Mark Paterson
Guest Author
‘White fragility’ is damaging SA universities
Academics at a recent meeting called for white liberals to acknowledge they ‘are the problem’
Academics bemoan ‘toxic’ politics
Senior university managers say political parties should be banned from campuses, citing a climate of fear
Shaping cities goes beyond student beds
Sustainable urban development requires the collaboration of municipalities and the universities to advance social integration
SADC trade deal with EU criticised for not promoting regional economic development
Supporters of the pact say its programmes provide assistance that facilitate trade
No tidy truths in the post-colony
Recent debate exposes both student activists’ and academics’ blind spots on decolonisation
SADC must be more open about region-building
The bloc needs to adopt a more genuinely democratic approach to spreading the word about its work to win broader popular support
Why mere knowledge transfer fails
States and academics must collaborate or risk foreign experts taking over policy making
Press Releases
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
