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Economy & Business - 19 June 2024

The Week Ahead - 19 June 2024

Easily access the latest news in Economy & Business, Energy, Governance & Politics, Environment, Health, and Africa.

Energy - 19 June 2024

The Week Ahead - 19 June 2024

Easily access the latest news in Economy & Business, Energy, Governance & Politics, Environment, Health, and Africa.

Africa - 19 June 2024

The Week Ahead - 19 June 2024

Easily access the latest news in Economy & Business, Energy, Governance & Politics, Environment, Health, and Africa.

2024 Election Update

Update: Increased risk for demonstrations nationwide to voice dissatisfaction with the GNU agreement involving ANC, DA, IFP, and PA.

The African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have signed a framework agreement to form a government of national union (GNU).

2024 Election Update

The Day Has Finally Arrived as The National Assembly Convenes Today

The highly anticipated day has finally arrived as the first sitting of the National Assembly takes place today, 14 June 2024 despite the absence of 58 uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party MPs, the assembly remains constitutionally sound with its 400-strong membership, as declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

2024 Election Update

Tensions Rise as New Political Developments Unfold

As the country counts down to the National Party sitting this Friday, 14 June 2024, intriguing developments have emerged. The Government of National Unity (GNU) is gaining momentum as parties move towards collaboration aimed at fostering positive changes. However, not all parties are supportive of this coalition, as evidenced by the MK party's unsuccessful attempt to halt the sitting.

2024 Election Update

Growing Anticipation as South Africa’s Parliament Prepares for First Sitting

As the country waits in anticipation for the first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), there are expectations of demonstrations or attempts to disrupt the sittings by disgruntled political party supporters.

2024 Election Update

As South Africa's newly elected lawmakers prepare to meet for the first time, they face the important task of electing the country's president from their ranks. The new president will then need to form a cabinet, with most members coming from parliament and up to two from outside parliament.

Emerging Risk Alert

Heightened Political Tensions and Operational Risks in South Africa

As the results of South Africa's recent National and Provincial Elections continue to reverberate, increased political tensions and the potential for unrest are a significant concern. Various agencies are issuing warnings about the heightened risk of violence and unrest linked to these tensions.