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National dialogue an opportunity for business to reset in favour of broader social good
The dialogue can only be meaningful if poor people, the unemployed and workers can genuinely participate in it
Why business fell out of love with Ramaphosa
The business community initially welcomed him. But the past five years have disappointed — and the private sector has only recently been given a turn at the economy’s steering…
Business lobby: Chief executives extend helping hand to SA – not the ANC
During a media briefing, business leaders said their work with government could deliver the growth needed to arrest the economic crisis
Questioning state and corporate motives should be routine
Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions
A social compact is key to fighting rising unemployment and low growth
At its core, the social compact approach calls for increased co-operation and trust between business, labour, community and the government for the betterment of South Africa
Vax passports: Business takes cues from government
The private sector, labour and government have been thrashing out ways to increase vaccinations and to restart the economy
Where you can walk in and get vaccinated
People aged 35 and over without a medical scheme can benefit from free walk-ins at easy to reach private-sector pharmacies
‘Exciting’ ramp-up for Covid jabs
As more vaccines arrive in the country, South Africa could administer 420 000 doses a day
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan
Vaccination centres prepare for South Africa’s largest ever vaccine roll-out
After many delays, this coming week’s first vaccine recipients can only expect to have immunity by 4 June at the earliest.
This is how medical aid schemes will help to fund SA’s vaccines
Medical aid schemes and businesses will help the government with the cost of acquiring enough vaccines for the South African population to achieve herd immunity
UIF resumes relief payments after investigation delay
Temporary relief payments were suspended pending an investigation, but the UIF says it’s back on track
All agree: Use pension funds
The state wants to increase spending on infrastructure to drive economic recovery, and South Africans’ savings could help foot the bill
The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections