Vukani Mde
Vukani Mde is a founder and partner at LEFTHOOK, a Johannesburg-based research and strategy consultancy.
The war on women doesn’t stop
The murder of Precious Ramabulana was brutal and shocking, but it is not unique. This is us now
Witnesses could help get justice for Viwe
After initially overlooking key witnesses in one of the most horrific murder cases in South Africa, the state has brought them in to speak up
Viwe Dalingozi burned to death. Will she get justice?
In the first part of a series, the Mail & Guardian tells the story of her violent death, a botched investigation and her family’s quest for justice
A necessary bitter aloe to swallow
Tito Mboweni’s budget could pit the ANC against significant members of its constituency
Ramaphosa searches for a little light
He needs to keep the power on to woo voters with the ANC’s achievements since 1994
Forget Sona, the main act is May
Popular support is crucial for the president in this election. If the ANC loses seats, Ramaphosa is in peril; if the party gains voters, he’s safe
We colluded in our land dispossession
Like Lekota, Agrizzi has revealed a dreadful truth — we gave away the state for measly trinkets
Pro-Cyril voting advice panics DA
Instead of trying to reap voters from an imagined ANC split, it should look to young voters instead
Cheated, we turn to a superhero
South Africa has descended into a hell and we are pinning our hopes on Shamila Batohi to rescue us
ANC misses chance to tell its own story
The party should have placed itself first in the queue to give evidence at the Zondo commission
Cyril can’t lose the wicked trio – yet
The president needs to consolidate his position and can only make his moves after the 2019 elections
Cosatu must introspect and fix itself, fast
The labour federation is a victim of the impasse in the grand post-apartheid South African project
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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
