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Fighting a way out of Covid-19
Artists are trying new ways of working, with few of them able to access state relief funds
Dance Umbrella finds new home
The South African State Theatre will house Dance Umbrella Africa, which will be funded by the state
Arts department messes up again
"We have someone in charge of the department who understands how best to serve the interests of their stakeholders."
Celebrate Africa Month this May
This year is the centenary of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu
Fund the labour of cultural workers, Mr President
"Our president has asked that we send him, maybe one of the places we should dispatch him to is to revisit the way art is funded".
Snapshots of a living poem
Remembering the man writers and non-writers alike called Bra Willie was now a literary ancestor.
Incubator programme nurtures promising young designers
Five up-and-coming designers were paired with experts in their relevant fields in order to allow for collaboration and skills transfer.
Mthethwa invests R34m in national identity
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has allocated R34-million to developing school children's knowledge of the South African national identity.
?Is Nathi Mthethwa the right man for the job?
After a game of ministerial musical chairs that saw Nathi Mthethwa replace Paul Mashatile, Sean O'Toole wonders if Mthethwa is suited for the arts.
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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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
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