Govan Whittles
Govan Whittles is a general news and political multimedia journalist at the Mail & Guardian. Born in King William's Town in the Eastern Cape, he cut his teeth as a radio journalist at Primedia Broadcasting. He produced two documentaries and one short film for the Walter Sisulu University, and enjoys writing about grassroots issues, national politics, identity, heritage and hip-hop culture.
ANC won’t demand more resignations after Nene quits
The ANC’s deputy secretary general says the governing party is perceived as being on trial at the state capture inquiry
More heads must roll – EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters now want President Ramaphosa to fire Ministers Bathabile Dlamini and Malusi Gigaba
Labour regroups after damp-squib jobs summit
The presidential jobs summit failed to yield a moratorium from big business on job cuts, sending labour back to the drawing board
Police can smoke out dagga farmers
Agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana has told Eastern Cape cannabis farmers not to expect protection from his department
Cape Flats groups meet with parly over gangsterism and rape
Hundreds marched to call for intervention against corrupt police and crime
More irrigation, less migration
The effect of climate change in Africa’s semi-arid countries is driving young people out of rural areas into cities
Communities reject Mantashe’s mining charter
Community umbrella body Macua says consultation road shows were short and the process flawed
Police commissioner tells cops to let the stoners blaze
In a directive seen by the M&G, police are advised to immediately cease the arrest of people found in possession of cannabis
Arrests made in Cape Town shutdown protests
Protests are underway in Bishop Lavis, Manenberg, Hanover Park, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Mitchells Plain
Gareth Prince is still burning to be a lawyer
During his first court appearance Prince learnt that 'the disrespect and disgust for our indigenous people and our practices were quite apparent'
Stoners guide to #dagga judgement: It’s not safe to smoke
Parliament may define what is a ‘private place’ and how much cannabis could constitute dealing
EFF spurns DA, woos ANC
The ruling party and Economic Freedom Fighters may cosy up after metro battles leave the Democratic Alliance bloodied
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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
