Nova Safo
Midwest Correspondent for Agence France-Presse (AFP
Cyntoia Brown, sentenced to life at the age of 16, gets clemency
Without Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's intervention, Brown would have remained in prison at least until 2055
Democrats seize US House but Trump averts ‘blue wave’
Tuesday's contest saw several historic firsts in the Democratic camp
US state poised for first execution with fentanyl
Fentanyl killed more than 20 000 people in the US in 2016. It is 50 times more powerful than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine
US authorities capture Tennessee shooting suspect
After a more than 24-hour manhunt, Travis Reinking who is suspected of gunning down four people at a Nashville restaurant was captured
Suspect in Austin bombings blows himself up as police move in
Police zeroed in on the suspect over the past 36 hours as evidence came in from video footage and witness accounts
Trump slams ‘sick people’ for Texas bombings after fifth blast
There have been six bomb blasts in Texas, but only five appear to be connected
Family dispute may have sparked Texas church shooting
Ten people remained in critical condition a day after Devin Patrick Kelley burst into the rural Baptist church sprayed bullets at the congregation.
‘Do not sell our sacred artefacts’
Two tribes this week renewed a years-long campaign to prevent the sale of sacred objects.
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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
