Latest articles on 2019 Elections
The democratic process of voting was wearing thin before lockdown
The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this
Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy
Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
Maimane’s Mosa movement to launch within two months
The former DA leader says his new political movement can bring change to South Africa
Jockeys without horses: Let’s all learn to be constructive
Although Benjamin Fogel denies the relevance of the South African Communist Party — and gets a few facts wrong — some of his points are correct
Malema: Collect 10 million votes, Cheers!
The party by to increase its voters five times by 2023
Tackle racism with a rights-based approach
To address the systemic issues of racial discrimination, broad social and economic transformation is required in SA
Party’s woes signify historical dilemma of South Africa’s liberals
The Democratic Alliance’s problems can be traced back to the politicisation of race, which has persisted even after the dawn of democracy in 1994
DA election review recommends Maimane step down
A review into the party’s poor election results also calls for the DA’s CEO to stand down — he has subsequently resigned
Paul Boughey, CEO of the DA has resigned
A report that looked into the party's poor election performance called for the CEO and Mmusi Maimane to vacate their positions
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The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections
Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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Covid-19: Eased lockdown and rule of law Webinar
If you are arrested and fined in lockdown, you do get a criminal record if you pay the admission of guilt fine
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
