Andile Zulu
Andile Zulu is a political essayist who runs the Born Free Blues blog.
Some black lives matter, others don’t
We condemn the killing of a black Americans, yet women, African foreigners and queer people are regularly abused and killed in SA
The myths that swirl around modern-day South Africa should be dispelled
Without an accurate understanding of the dilemmas which overwhelm us, our efforts to produce effective and far-reaching strategies or solutions for change will fail
Don’t wage war against SA’s poor
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heavy-handed, brutal and, at times, lethal action by some members of the police
Even religious freedom has its limits
When a business decides who can or cannot buy their services or products, is this discrimination?
Men, get over the ‘monsters’ myth
They’re ordinary people and need to hold each other accountable for their actions so that all genders can feel safe
Citizens ache for new form of politics
Talking about a revolution is fitting given the state’s performance over the past 25 years
The idealism of #ImStaying has its limits
How does one cope with living in South Africa? Positive narratives and acts of charity that don’t tackle institutional problems aren’t enough
Are SA’s university professors a bunch of socialists?
A recent column by Ivo Vegter in the Daily Maverick posited that there is a ‘strong left-wing tendency in academia
The elite have stolen the will of the people
And we the people believe democracy, through voting, will deliver a messianic figure to rescue us
Strangers are blamed for our burdens
Politicians find quick fix ‘solutions’ in a bid to appease citizens who accept false information
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
