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Bureaucracy

Early childhood development centres’ battle for formalisation hurts the poor
Opinion
/ 12 October 2022

Early childhood development centres’ battle for formalisation hurts the poor

In recognition of this, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and department of basic education are working to standardise ECD centres so that they can all at least receive the government subsidy for registered child care centres

By Sumaya Hendricks and Qhamani Neza Tshazi
Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa
Business
/ 23 May 2022

Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa

The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies is not entirely wrong, South Africa is a difficult place to mine, say analysts

By Anathi Madubela
Editorial: No urgency to fix Vaal sewage crisis
Editorial
/ 29 April 2021

Editorial: No urgency to fix Vaal sewage crisis

As far back as 2007, a local nonprofit met with government officials to deal with the pollution crisis in Emfuleni. Residents are still waiting

By Editorial
Red tape is alienating academics from their own research and work
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Red tape is alienating academics from their own research and work

Bureaucracy is necessary to manage large institutions. But it can also alienate researchers from their field or discipline

By Staff Reporter
Islamic State’s blueprint for power
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Islamic State’s blueprint for power

Leaked documents show how the ‘terror’ group is establishing a functioning state.

By Shiv Malik
Let a thousand state bureaucrats bloom
Analysis
/ 5 December 2013

Let a thousand state bureaucrats bloom

SA needs well-designed administrations staffed by well-trained, professional mandarins, writes Ivor Chipkin.

By Ivor Chipkin

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