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The AGOA hit will be small on GDP but heavy on jobs
The Trump administration's plan to terminate South Africa's eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act by 2027 threatens key export sectors, employment, and bilateral…
Invitation for public comments on the amendment of the cost recovery rules for independent transmission providers
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa invites stakeholders and the public to review and submit comments on the proposed amendments to the Cost Recovery Rules for…
Sars can collect even more if mining gets support, cash businesses are brought into tax net
Former SARS tax chief Jonas Makwakwa outlines how South Africa can significantly boost revenue by revitalising the gold mining sector and bringing the vast cash economy into the…
Revised policies aim to rescue collapsing municipalities
The South African government has launched the Revised White Paper on Local Government, introducing differentiated funding models and governance reforms to rescue distressed…
Oil crisis global short
As global oil and diesel shortages persist through 2027, South Africa faces severe economic vulnerability due to depleted fuel reserves, decommissioned refineries, and an…
Do not let AI steal our culture
As South Africa rolls out its National AI Policy Framework, the creative economy must become a key governance priority. Meaningful consent, provenance, and accessible redress are…
UN warns world will exceed 1.5°C global warming target
A new UN report warns that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming is now unavoidable, but aggressive emissions cuts could curb peak temperatures and reverse warming by the century's…
To end hunger, think beyond the tech
On World Food Day, experts argue that true innovation to end hunger goes beyond new technology. By supporting small-scale agroecological farmers, local procurement, and community…
Tender Invitation
The SACU Secretariat has issued a tender inviting qualified bidders to submit proposals for short-term consultancy services focused on streamlining trade barriers across member…
Civil society challenges Ramokgopa’s 5GW gas procurement plan
Civil society organisations have raised concerns over the South African government's plan to procure 5 000MW of gas power under IRP 2025, warning that side-lining wind and solar…
The Constitution has the last word – for now
As anti-immigration protests clash with Constitutional Court decisions on asylum seeker rights, South Africa faces a growing dilemma between majority public demand and the…
Africa faces ‘failed adaptation’ as climate finance falls billions short
A landmark report by Power Shift Africa warns that Africa faces 'failed adaptation' as the continent receives only $14bn of the nearly $70bn required annually to protect…
The dangerous business of online jobs
As fraudulent overseas recruitment leads jobseekers into human trafficking and scam compounds, digital platforms and labour laws must evolve to trace and verify paid employment…
R23.4 billion allocated to black industrialists
The Industrial Development Corporation has committed R23.4 billion towards the black industrialists programme for 2025, benefiting 48 entrepreneurs across key manufacturing…
Why qualifications alone cannot build a capable state
While qualifications are essential, true state capability relies on institutional systems, leadership stability, and effective coordination to turn policy ambitions into real…