Nithaya Chetty
In a bid to placate politics on race UCT fails to protect academic freedom
The University of Cape Town’s Academic Freedom Committee has let intellectual freedom down regarding Professor Nicoli Nattrass’s commentary in the South African Journal of Science
Build bond between science and society
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but
in unethical hands they can be dangerous
‘Abuse of power’ shackles academia
The Desai case showed how ‘corporate authoritarianism undermined collegiality’.
UKZN’s crucible of poor decisions
Ten years after the university’s merger, two researchers argue that internal and external politics have caused massive damage.
Making science work for Africa
<b>Nithaya Chetty</b> describes the excitement of developing computational material science in Africa.
Recounting the myths of creation
An independent account of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's merger has yet to be written.
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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
