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It’s our diplomatic duty to bring South Africans back home — Dirco
South Africans stuck abroad are told to be patient while the government is negotiating with different countries and working on ways to bring them back home
South Africans stuck in Peru lockdown told to ‘hang in there’
Two women who travelled to South America for a friend’s wedding were told by the South African government to wait until Peru’s state of emergency ends. Now they could be coming home
Pandor goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 scare
The minister of international relations took the precaution after allegations that an employee had tested positive for the virus
Two South Africans infected on coronavirus-hit Japanese cruise ship
Government was alerted that 12 South Africans were among the crew members on board the ship only at the end of their quarantine
South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’
But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of
Pandor is just the right person for diplomatic duties
She has the gravitas required for her new international relations and co-operation role
Israel and South Africa: A ‘downgraded’ relationship?
South Africa has announced that it will not replace its ambassador to Israel
Chang should be extradited to US on fraud charges — SA court
Chang was arrested in South Africa on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US
Court dismisses Chang’s bid to have Masutha decide where he should be extradited to
Chang was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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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
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
