September 15 is the International Day of Democracy, providing an opportunity to celebrate democracy and to review the state of democracy in the world. It is a pressing reminder that the need to promote and protect democracy is as urgent now as it ever was. This year’s theme is Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement, focusing on the importance of AI as a tool for good governance.
September 15 is the International Day of Democracy, providing an opportunity to celebrate democracy and to review the state of democracy in the world. It is a pressing reminder that the need to promote and protect democracy is as urgent now as it ever was. This year’s theme is Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement, focusing on the importance of AI as a tool for good governance.
Democracy under scrutiny on int'l commemorative day, 15 September
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On Friday 16 August 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York, 110 member states voted to adopt the terms of reference for a proposed new UN Tax Convention. This will shift the responsibility for setting out tax rules to the UN and remove it from the OECD, which has long been seen as favouring developed countries. The development marks another step forward in the fight for global tax justice.
On Friday 16 August 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York, 110 member states voted to adopt the terms of reference for a proposed new UN Tax Convention. This will shift the responsibility for setting out tax rules to the UN and remove it from the OECD, which has long been seen as favouring developed countries. The development marks another step forward in the fight for global tax justice.
Fight for global tax justice and equality takes positive turn
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Simelane’s VBS nightmare not over, as questions not satisfactorily answered
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Justice minister Thembi Simelane did not impress members of the portfolio committee on justice, when she appeared before them to answer questions relating to a loan she obtained from a company linked to VBS Bank. Simelane, who was Polokwane mayor at the time, also oversaw an unauthorised investment of R349-million of municipal money into the bank – it was withdrawn before the VBS crash on the advice of a new municipal manager.
Justice minister Thembi Simelane did not impress members of the portfolio committee on justice, when she appeared before them to answer questions relating to a loan she obtained from a company linked to VBS Bank. Simelane, who was Polokwane mayor at the time, also oversaw an unauthorised investment of R349-million of municipal money into the bank – it was withdrawn before the VBS crash on the advice of a new municipal manager.
The electoral reform consultation panel, established under the Electoral Reform Act, invites members of the public, and organisations including political parties or prospective independent candidates, to make written submissions on proposals for an electoral system for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. The closing date for written submissions is 31 October 2024, having been extended from the original date of 30 September 2024.
The electoral reform consultation panel, established under the Electoral Reform Act, invites members of the public, and organisations including political parties or prospective independent candidates, to make written submissions on proposals for an electoral system for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. The closing date for written submissions is 31 October 2024, having been extended from the original date of 30 September 2024.
Deadline extended for public submissions on electoral reform
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Democracy: from Ancient Greek dēmokratía, dēmos ‘people’ and kratos ‘rule’. Literally, rule by the people, especially rule of the majority. In its basic form, a government in which state power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving free and competitive elections. September 15 Read more >
Public Interest South Africa (PISA) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Whistleblowers Awards. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour whistleblowers for their courageous efforts in exposing unethical behaviour and to promote ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within organisations and society. The 2024 Whistleblowers Awards are presented in partnership Read more >
