National Dialogue: South Africa’s elusive search for a social compact

The library was partially reopened in March after a five-year closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic and structural disrepair

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

The commission is yet to secure premises, finalise rules and consult witnesses for the six-month inquiry into criminality and political interference in the criminal justice system

Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

The parties are meeting on Wednesday for mediation before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday

The marketing agency missed key targets amid allegations of procurement irregularities and weak internal controls

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola confirmed that internal investigations were under way into allegations against the deputy commissioner for crime detection