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Lockdown buys time but Covid-19 is still deadly
The disease has a unique trajectory in South Africa, thanks to the rapid move to declare a national disaster and institute a lockdown. But this has only bought time to prepare for the worst
‘We must not be complacent’ — Ramaphosa extends lockdown by two weeks
President Cyril Ramaphosa extends the national lockdown by another two weeks to curb new Covid-19 infections, assuring South Africans that some businesses will be allowed to operate
Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies
With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy
Court interdicts cancelling Hammanskraal wastewater contract
Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane’s leadership is being dissolved due to collapsing service delivery
Tshwane water woes in court again
The municipality has been accused of deliberately derailing the contract to sort out toxic water crisis in Hammanskraal
‘We are paying for this dirty water’
Despite the SA Human Rights Commission declaring the water in Hammanskraal unfit for consumption, citizens are being forced to buy their own
What are the ANC’s options if it should lose Gauteng?
ANC Gauteng on a knife edge but party remains quietly confiden
Sandile Ngcobo makes light work of lasers
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research scientist Sandile Ngcobo has won international renown with his breakthrough in laser technology.
SA develops world’s first digital laser
Referred to as "technology which may change the status quo", researchers at the South African CSIR have created the first digital laser.
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Ramaphosa asks all South Africans to help to avoid 50 000 Covid-19 deaths this year
Calling this ‘the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy’, the president said level three lockdown remains, but enforcement will be strengthened
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on risk-adjusted strategy to manage Covid-19 spread
The president's address comes after a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Command Council
Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
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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
