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‘We spread the virus knowingly at this hospital’ ― healthcare workers at Thelle Mogoerane

Coronavirus Chris Gilili - 19 Jun 2020

Doctors at one of the biggest provincial hospitals in Gauteng say they are being forced to attend to patients without PPE, as the number of healthcare workers infected increases

Pharmacists, denied frontline status, get PPE late

Coronavirus Tebadi Mmotla - 1 Jun 2020

Pharmacists at one of the major public hospitals in Gauteng say they only received sufficient protective gear after several of their colleagues contracted Covid-19.

Gauteng nurses say they did not take an oath to die

Coronavirus Tshegofatso Mathe - 29 May 2020

With more resources than other provinces, health workers in Gauteng still say they do not have enough protective equipment to ensure safety when working with Covid-19 patients

Covid infections among health workers increasing in Eastern Cape

Coronavirus Sabelo Skiti, Thanduxolo Jika & Chris Gilili - 29 May 2020

Health worker infections have risen to 170 at state and private hospitals and two healthcare staff succumb to the disease in a space of seven days

‘Healers are part of Covid solution’

Coronavirus Jan Bornman - 7 May 2020

Traditional healers feel they have been excluded from the national response to the coronavirus, despite most South Africans consulting them for a range of ailments including depression

Shifting patterns in Covid-19 cases leads to redrawing of battle plans

Article Lester Kiewit - 27 Apr 2020

The Western Cape has become the epicentre of the outbreak, and the tardy response of health officials in the Eastern Cape has Minister Zweli Mkhize worried but optimistic

200 Cuban medics to help SA fight Covid-19

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 25 Apr 2020

200 Cubans are flying to South Africa to help the defence force and health department respond to the pandemic

Effective communication from leadership is essential during a crisis

Article Brightness Mangolothi & Malesela Maubane - 15 Apr 2020

So far, the minister of health can be commended on his visible, open approach to keeping in touch with citizens during the pandemic

Meet Doctor Fundile Nyati: South Africa’s own online medical mythbuster

Article Paddy Harper - 7 Apr 2020

The employee health and wellness specialist is using social media to combat misinformation about Covid-19

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Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

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Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Mask rules are not meant to ‘criminalise’ the public

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

Shop owners and taxi drivers can now refuse entry to people who defy mandatory mask-wearing regulations

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Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector