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Johnson defends under-fire virus ‘test and trace’ scheme
The scheme uses an army of 25 000 tracers to contact people who may have been exposed to the virus
Covid-19 has a silver lining
The outbreak and the response to it is showing us that many things are possible, including the provision of water to waterless municipalities
Covid-19 shows what Zimbabwean nationalism means
The country’s elites can no longer jet away to overseas health facilities and must now face the hospital system that could not help Zororo Makamba, a 30-year-old who died of the virus
Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
Football on the colonial frontier
Still fighting for their right to return home, exiled Chagossians are using football to unite a diaspora
‘There is blood in the tea’
Kenyans who were expelled from their land by British colonisers — to make way for tea plantations — are demanding justice
DA’s ‘street fighter’ to tone it down
In his run for the post of party leader, John Steenhuisen says he will respect any outcome.
Political leadership is in a mess
Ironically enough, a potent drive for reform of the capitalist system will come from the private sector
Cameroon’s anglophone conflict goes back 100 years
On Monday, Cameroon will begin a national dialogue to try and end the separatist conflict but rebel leaders have already refused to take part
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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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
