Latest articles on Bell Pottinger

For whom the Bell tolls

Opinion Adrian Joseph - 29 May 2020

The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume

SA not immune to the global state of untruth

Article Benjamin Fogel - 17 Jul 2019

Falsehoods spread through media and politicians serve to polarise, destabilise and depoliticise

ANC factions rely on silence from the poor

Article Richard Pithouse - 14 Jun 2019

Our history has shown that the exercise of democratic reason can shake power from below

The Bell Pottinger-linked ‘charity’ advised by ANC bigwigs

Article Simon Allison - 16 May 2019

The Brazzaville Foundation, which has been accused of laundering the reputation of one of Africa’s most corrupt presidents

Politicians, media must make peace

Article Sisonke Msimang - 30 Nov 2018

Voters need to be well-informed and some arrangement must be made to end to the lies and misinformation

The civil society resistance to state capture

Article Ivor Chipkin & Mark Swilling - 20 Aug 2018

'The shift to tyranny in SA has been accompanied by political arguments about the nature of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy'

Editorial: Stop the digital dark arts

Article Editorial - 23 Mar 2018

'In South Africa, we already have one example of how concerted civil society action can foil the digital dark arts'

The President’s Keepers: State capture, white vindication

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Nov 2017

What stood out at the Johannesburg launch of Jacques Pauw’s 'The President's Keepers' was how incredibly white the audience at the book launch was.

Collars and ties mask the real white monopoly capitalism

Article Patrick Bond - 6 Oct 2017

Only mass civil action will hound this rogues’ gallery of corporate crooks out of town

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Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

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Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

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Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

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

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

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

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

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

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

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

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

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

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

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

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector