Caroline Vakil

Caroline Vakil is a journalist based in the United States

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Malema opens case against Zuma, Gigaba and ‘Gupta crooks’

Article Caroline Vakil - 9 Jun 2017

Addressing a crowd of EFF supporters outside JHB Central Police Station, Malema said that "we're protecting the poor African masses".

DA call on Emfuleni mayor to resign

Article Caroline Vakil - 8 Jun 2017

The Democratic Alliance marched to the Emfuleni municipality building on Wednesday to call on Mayor Mahole Mofokeng to resign

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Speech may be free but its consequences for Zille and Trump are costly

Article Caroline Vakil - 7 Jun 2017

The infamous tweeters should think before they thumb - or have someone vet their social media comments

SA scores among the highest African countries for locally sourced content

Article Caroline Vakil - 6 Jun 2017

“Only eight countries in Africa ... have a majority of content that is locally produced,” according to a new study.

Real Madrid named world’s most powerful football club

Article Caroline Vakil - 6 Jun 2017

Los Blancos's successful season has resulted in the team replacing Barcelona as the world’s top brand, according to Brand Finance's latest report.

Can a period emoji further the conversation about menstruation?

Article Caroline Vakil - 31 May 2017

The charity Plan International wants to create a period emoji. But will it further the conversation about menstruation?

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Students spend more money a year than the average South African — marketing agency

Article Caroline Vakil - 23 May 2017

A report by Student Village shows that students spent the most on home loan repayments, rent, car payments and clothes.

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Gordhan: Globalisation widens income gap, policy must counter inequality

Article Caroline Vakil - 22 May 2017

The former finance minister said new forms of social safety nets are needed to reduce the socioeconomic divides in countries such as South Africa.

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Microsoft to open two data centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town

Article Caroline Vakil - 18 May 2017

The technology company will now reach 40 regions globally.

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media

Article Caroline Vakil - 16 May 2017

Some political analysts believe individuals should be allowed to dissent freely in a political party while still upholding its values

Opposition parties unite outside of Concourt to ‘fire Zuma’

Article Caroline Vakil - 15 May 2017

On Monday, a sea of blue and red greeted the Concourt as protesters from the DA, SaveSA and the EFF gathered outside.

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Former HuffPost SA editor applies for leave to appeal ‘hate speech’ article

Article Caroline Vakil - 12 May 2017

The press ombud ruled that 'Could it be time to deny white men the franchise?' violated the Press Council's Code of Ethics and Conduct.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

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SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs