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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
Censorship, the unexpected side-effect of Covid-19
If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership
The politics of guilt and the violence of the archive
During the lockdown, artists must rethink their place in the system. Now is the chance to advocate and appreciate the human condition of being constantly and chaotically in flux
How opposition parties in Africa can make friends and influence people
Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while also growing the party
The digital breadcrumbs behind the M&G’s censorship attack
From the US to Cameroon, from SA to South Sudan to Spain. Tracking down the people trying to take our site down took us all over the internet
Fake news: Censorship’s no solution
The public, not private companies or governments, should limit dangerous digital deception
Russians on trial for sharing memes, networks ask for law change
The case against Eduard Nikitin is part of a wider trend that has seen Russian authorities bring charges against people for innocuous posts
Weekly Mail drew a line on censorship
In the 1980s, the apartheid state imposed successive states of emergency, including censorship of the media
Google developing censor-friendly search engine for China
Google is crafting a search engine that would meet China's draconian censorship rules
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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
