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Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption

Article Solosh Pillay & Chris Jones - 7 Mar 2020

The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics

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The time has come for democratic Africa

Analysis Staff Reporter - 6 Nov 2014

When the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago, world politics changed forever. But did Africa benefit?

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SA’s reputation is undeserved

Analysis Staff Reporter - 6 Sep 2013

South Africa's transition to democracy is held up as an example but the old underlying problems endure, writes Jaap de Visser and Nico Steytler.

Secret funding enslaves a free society

Analysis Staff Reporter - 2 Aug 2013

Private donors are only a small clique and they should not be dictating party policy and decisions.

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Justice department hit by a costly cyberattack

Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

The theft of R10-million from the Guardian’s Fund account prompts the justice department to freeze all accounts until an audit can determine the extent of the damage

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Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

Businessman Edwin Sodi and senior civil servants are among those arrested over the R200-million theft of state funds

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Eastern Cape MEC sues activist for defamation

anna majavu - 30 Sep 2020

“The province’s member of the executive council for transport Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe is suing a United Front activist for Facebook posts he made that she says paint her as corrupt.”

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UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

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SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs