Latest articles on Communication

Covid logic beats ‘irrational’ human logic

Coronavirus Philip Machanick - 29 Jul 2020

The virus will lose if the government and high-profile people communicate effectively the reasons for restrictions and the compromises that have been made

Rethinking communication and innovation in the time of Covid-19

Coronavirus Ylva Rodny-Gumede - 4 Jul 2020

Physical distancing rules do not have to mean that we work in isolation; on the contrary, the need for communication has never been greater

As the economy inches open, South Africa’s startups prepare for a post-Covid world

Coronavirus Jack Kelly - 5 May 2020

The pandemic offers opportunities for online businesses that deliver services ranging from education and communication with clients to delivering groceries, but it doesn’t come without difficulties

Government spokespeople have a crucial role to play in facilitating communication

Article Themba Sepotokele 1 - 17 Sep 2019

Those tasked with communicating on behalf of the government would do well to engage in some introspection regarding the purpose of their job

On the power of language

Article Mpumelelo Ncube - 23 Aug 2019

Educating our children in their mother tongues will help to address underdevelopment in Africa

Communication Award

Article Tamsin Oxford - 28 Jun 2019

The Wits Communications team is committed to making research and science accessible through creative strategies and multiple platforms

Awards reflect industry best practices on an international scale

Article Alf James - 25 Jan 2019

'Recognising excellent rewards hard work and sets the standard for others'

Communication with members is key to fund’s success

Article Alf James - 19 Oct 2018

Cellphones are the preferred channel of interaction

Reputation Custodianship through Ubuntu.Lab Hub at Reputation House

Article Advertorial - 18 Sep 2018

Restoring the public's faith in corporate and government leaders

Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 31 Aug 2018

Councillor, Icasa

Sizakele Marutlulle

Article Carl Collison - 31 Aug 2018

Founder and chief executive, Matutlulle and Co

Students need to learn to lead

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Aug 2018

Needless confrontations are pitting young people against those who try to take education forward

Nine and a half weeks in Vodahell

Article Shaun De Waal - 11 May 2018

'For a communications company, Vodacom is exceptionally bad at communicating'

SA disconnect leaves the country lagging behind its peer nations

Analysis Sharoda Rapeti - 17 Feb 2017

In 2015, the treasury announced it would put aside R1.1-billion for SA Connect over the next three years.

Telkom Mobile has the lines buzzing about its prices and, surprisingly, its service

Article Lynley Donnelly - 5 Aug 2016

The quasi-parastatal will however have an uphill battle to win back customers.

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Scores die in Western Cape’s deadly taxi tit-for-tat

Lester Kiewit - 2 Aug 2020

Forty-three people were shot dead in the first six months of this year in the Western Cape’s intractable taxi violence, while close to 100 have been arrested and 40 are on court rolls in connection with the conflict

National

Ingonyama Trust Board moves to retrench staff

Paddy Harper - 2 Aug 2020

More than 50 workers at the Ingonyama Trust Board have been issued section 189 notices

National

Solar stuck where sun don’t shine: State spends R289m to store solar water heaters

thando maeko - 30 Jul 2020

The national solar water heater programme is set to take off once again this year, but meanwhile the government is spending millions on storing heaters that have yet to be installed

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Special Reports

Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

Special Reports

NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

Special Reports

The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50

Special Reports

Tobacco producers welcome new research confirming that cigarette ban has failed

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

Every day that goes by shows the importance of getting rid of this ban and going back to producing and selling cigarettes as we were before

Special Reports

Cost increases sharing of cigarettes

Eamonn Ryan - 31 Jul 2020

Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended

Special Reports

How to tell if you have a hidden contact centre in your business

[email protected] - 31 Jul 2020

The important thing to remember is that a contact centre is defined less by the physical space it occupies and more by the customer experience it delivers

Special Reports

Accessing health and justice in a time of Covid-19

Pontsho Pilane - 31 Jul 2020

The similarities between the HIV epidemic and the Covid-19 pandemic are hard to ignore – the most obvious is the level of premature deaths caused by both