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How will Africa adapt to a disappearing ‘West’?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st February 2025 As Trump drives a wedge between US-Europe relations, Africa should cleave closer to reliable friends and safeguard multilateralism. The widening... →
Traffic cop corruption tarnishes all policing in South Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st February 2025 Anti-corruption measures targeting traffic police, not just SAPS, are vital to improve safety in SA’s major cities. One of the biggest challenges... →
South Africa’s dam levels rise as above normal rainfall persists 
By: Natasha Odendaal 21st February 2025 South Africa’s overall dam levels have increased week-on-week from 80.6% to 81.2% as above-normal rainfall persists. The Department of Water and... →
What next?
By: Terence Creamer 21st February 2025 Amid much hand wringing over President Donald Trump’s hostility towards South Africa, some clear-eyed analysis has emerged confirming that Trump’s... →
‘Cooperation is our greatest strength’, Ramaphosa tells foreign ministers at G20 meeting 
By: Sashnee Moodley 20th February 2025 In his address during the first G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting under a South African G20 Presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa reflected on the... →
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule, state TV reports
By: Reuters 20th February 2025 A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following discussions with national... →
2025 Budget Speech: August House Adjourned – Is it time to make the move?
20th February 2025 The unexpected postponement of the 2025 Budget is causing endless speculation as well as heightened unease and uncertainty among business owners,... →
Budget 2025/26: Proposed Budget Failed South Africans
20th February 2025 GOOD Statement by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General 20 February 2025 The GOOD party believes the decision to postpone yesterday's Budget speech... →
