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Eusebius McKaiser: A witness to Covid-19 stigma
Let us please not repeat the devastating Aids story where people died of shame rather than admit being infected by the virus
Richard Calland: What brave new world awaits us?
Responses to terrible inequality, climate change and the Covid-19 economic crisis will decide this
‘Fake news’ fears as Covid-19 highlights the dangers of misinformation
Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low
The brutal beauty of Morocco’s Soccer Ultras
Raja Casablanca's fan clubs are well organised, politically active and occasionally violent
Censorship, surveillance could be the biggest rights challenges post Covid-19
The impacts of these infringements could last well beyond the life of the Covid-19 pandemic
Richard Calland: A lifetime chance for a future we want
Leaders need to grapple with the wicked problem of how to ease out
of the lockdown
Jair Bolsonaro: the president who ‘ordered his country to die’
The Brazilian president broke self-isolation, despite being exposed to Covid-19, and has encouraged his supporters to do the same, while his health minister battles to contain the crisis
South African traveller admitted to intensive care in Germany after positive Covid-19 test
About 1 500 South Africans are stuck abroad, waiting to see if the government can help them to return home
Joburg Ballet’s Brazilian flavour
The Joburg Theatre is defying the conventions of classical ballet by not giving the lead roles to white men in Don Quixote
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Gauteng responds to grave concern
The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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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
