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IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks
The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year's local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe
Cartoon: Carlos on Mboweni’s budget
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Didiza intervenes in ‘paralysed’ Ingonyama Trust Board
Labour disputes and withheld funding for noncompliance have rocked the board, which is supposed to administer about three million hectares on behalf of King Goodwill Zwelithini
Cooking the economy — a recipe for Tito Mboweni
It’s a recipe that should feed 58-million with a bit of pot-luck and an ample pinch of salt
The triumph of Trumponomics
The budget serves the interests of the rich and powerful and punts crumbs for the poor as meaningful advances
Eskom cliffhanger has SA on edge
Will Moody’s, won’t Moody’s? The country’s wellbeing depends on a viable turnabout plan
How state funds are sliced up
At R375-billion, education is the fastest-growing expense on the government’s bill
A necessary bitter aloe to swallow
Tito Mboweni’s budget could pit the ANC against significant members of its constituency
Resurrected taxman cometh
Tito Mboweni is plugging the revenue collection holes created by the former commissioner
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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
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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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
