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COP24 ignores dire climate warnings

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The climate conference delivered a rulebook but nations failed to pledge to do more to cut emissions
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EU to cut new car emissions by 37.5% by 2030

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The targets will require new cars sold in 2030 to emit 37.5% less carbon dioxide on average compared to 2021 levels
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NGOs launch legal action against France over climate

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The NGOs allege that France, where greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2015, has not met its short-term climate objectives
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COP24: Nations agree on global climate pact rules after impasse

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Nearly 200 countries overcame divisions, producing 156-page rule book for implementing the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement
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Money issues bedevil climate talks

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But SA’s delegation leader Derek Hanekom believes everyone wants to see a deal reached
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World Bank pledges $200bn towards climate change

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The bank’s announcement coincided with a UN climate summit currently underway in Poland
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Brussels climate march marks COP24 start

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Organisers said the event was the biggest climate march ever in Belgium, with 65 000 protesters braving steady drizzle, according to police
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National

From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

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Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.
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National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

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Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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The climate conference delivered a rulebook but nations failed to pledge to do more to cut emissions

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