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Disaster preparedness can’t wait

Opinion Jagan Chapagain & Andrew Steer - 2 Jul 2020

But solutions can only be truly effective if funding and threat information reaches the local level

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Disaster management and fire & rescue services: a story of heroes and heroines

Article Mary Martins - 8 Mar 2019

Gauteng's Urban Search and Rescue team earns international recognition

#JoburgFire: Neighbouring buildings asked to evaluate

Article Gemma Ritchie - 6 Sep 2018

The fire began burning again on Thursday, and the City of Johannesburg has called for reinforcements

R6-billion for drought relief

Article Paul Herman - 13 Mar 2018

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister has allocated more funds to relieve drought affecting several provinces

Cape Town scales back ‘Herculean’ firefighting efforts

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Mar 2015

The City of Cape Town continues, however, to monitor hotspots for flare-ups in the South Peninsula, with Chapman's Peak Drive remaining closed.

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Tshwane declares state of disaster after violent storms

Article Sapa - 4 Dec 2013

The City of Tshwane has declared a state of disaster in two areas, following heavy storms that caused damage of an estimated R100-million.

Murderous welcome for refugees

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2008

Despite the death of five foreigners, provincial officials insist reintegration has been successful.

Of no fixed abode

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Aug 2008

Refugees and asylum seekers are being given the option of repatriation or reintegration -- and most see it as a choice between dying here or at home.

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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

National

Hawks arrest Free State ‘asbestos project’ players

Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

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

National

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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Leading women on stage at SingularityU Online Summit 2020

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

Programme finalised for much anticipated multi-national summit where top women in various industries are assembled to share their thought leadership

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Accounting ethics: Why character matters

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

An accountant’s character is their product – and once an accountant’s integrity is in doubt then the product loses its value

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Diversity and a love of learning is key to getting ahead in business

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

'Young people must take care not to waste valuable time – this will help with being ahead of the pack and make the education load easier'

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Standard Bank Top Women Culture Reset Series has limitless possibilities for women

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

'As women we will for a long time continue to feel that we must work harder than our male counterparts to get the same recognition'

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Kingdom of Lesotho Ministry of Health Request for CVs (Individual Consultants)

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

The MOH seeks to engage a Quality Assurance specialist to assist it to develop a comprehensive Quality Assurance programme for Lesotho

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Standard Bank talks effective female leadership in business

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

Women leaders often encourage participation and sharing power and information by enhancing people’s self-worth in business

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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