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Ramaphosa denies pre-election loadshedding respite is a ‘political ploy’
By: Terence Creamer Updated 1 hour 16 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa has entered the politically charged discussion on the reasons behind the recent dramatic reduction in loadshedding ahead... →
Key issues for South African voters in wide open 2024 election
By: Reuters Updated 51 minutes ago South Africans will vote in a national election on May 29 with an unprecedented sense of uncertainty about the outcome, as polls suggest the... →
South Africa must create a business-friendly environment to attract foreign investment
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busiswe Mavuso writes in her latest weekly newsletter that the withdrawal of foreign... →
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The art of centering young people in South Africa’s young democracy
10th May 2024 The answer to the country's future beyond the 30-year celebration of democracy will be complete with the meaningful inclusion of youth voices. The... →
The role of the media in the General Election
10th May 2024 A healthy functioning democracy is predicated on the electorate making informed choices, which in turn rests on the quality of information they... →
Coalitions and reform
10th May 2024 With the 2024 election days away, attention is turning to the governance arrangements that will prevail nationally and in key battleground... →
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
9th May 2024 The South African government’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away... →
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South Africa must create a business-friendly environment to attract foreign investment
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 1 hour 12 minutes ago Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busiswe Mavuso writes in her latest weekly newsletter that the withdrawal of foreign... →
Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System
9th May 2024 The global agrifood system has been largely overlooked in the fight against climate change. Yet, greenhouse gas emissions from the agrifood system... →
Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
9th May 2024 Early on June 15, 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a makeshift medical clinic in West Darfur’s capital, El Geneina, where 25 injured... →
From Disruption to Opportunity: Strategies for Rewiring Global Value Chains
9th May 2024 Global value chains continue to face challenges ranging from the climate crisis to geopolitical headwinds and next-generation technologies.... →
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Foreign investors vote with their feet if we don't create an attractive environment
Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago You can expect that foreign investors will come and go from South Africa, depending on many things including global strategies and our links to the... →
The SAHRC Will Visit George to Hold Talks with the Municipality and Inspect Site of Collapsed Building
Updated 2 hours 49 minutes ago The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has noted with concern the collapse of a building in George, Western Cape on Monday, 06 May... →
National Finance Minister can boost economy by R426 billion and create thousands of jobs through targeted reforms
Updated 2 hours 51 minutes ago The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small –... →
IFP: Groot Marico Residents in North West Decry Government Neglect
10th May 2024 Residents of Ward 19 in Groot Marico, Zeerust, under Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in... →
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Mediation Rules in South Africa: Where are we now?
Updated 59 minutes ago It is known in all jurisdictions globally, the courts are over-flowing with cases and South Africa is no exception, leaving disputants waiting... →
Competition and Employment law observations from the recent decision of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission and Another [2024] ZACC 3
Updated 1 hour 2 minutes ago The recent Constitutional Court decision of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission and Another [2024] ZACC 3 (“Coca-Cola... →
Generative Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property and Policy
Updated 1 hour 4 minutes ago Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenAI”) is machine-learning based and which is trained using data from a wide range of sources, with GenAI... →
FAQ – Opportunities For Investors Arising from the South African Business Rescue Process
Updated 1 hour 6 minutes ago The South African business rescue process has created the opportunity for investors (local and foreign) to position themselves in order to take... →
