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Elections: The great democratic swindle

Article Dinga Sikwebu - 14 May 2019

The trust in democratic institutions in South Africa is in decline and there is general ambivalence towards constitutionalism

Hlaudi and Mngxitama speak out

Videos Staff Reporter - 10 May 2019

African Content Movement leader Hlaudi Motsoeneg and Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama address the media.

Ace blames the weather

Article Natasha Marrian - 10 May 2019

Party secretary general says the weather and the natural progression of democracy led to ANC decline

Letters to the editor: May 10 to 16

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 May 2019

Our readers write in about election research

ANC granted one last chance

Article Natasha Marrian & M&G Data Desk - 10 May 2019

The 65 percent of South Africa’s citizens who voted seem to have agreed that the ruling party deserves a final attempt to clean up its act

Ramaphosa’s reforms not certain

Article Lynley Donnelly - 9 May 2019

Local markets may enjoy a spell of post-election Ramaphoria, but the president now faces an uphill battle in truly fixing the broken economy

Bloody sand marks student’s death

Article Gemma Ritchie - 31 Aug 2018

A protest over alleged rigged SRC elections at TUT ended tragically

Electoral knowledge: Is Steven Friedman the only person in SA who gets the PR system?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Aug 2016

Given the befuddlement of voters (and politicians) on August 3, perhaps it’s time a course in politics is made compulsory.

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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

Coronavirus

Ramaphosa asks all South Africans to help to avoid 50 000 Covid-19 deaths this year

Sarah Smit & Lester Kiewit - 12 Jul 2020

Calling this ‘the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy’, the president said level three lockdown remains, but enforcement will be strengthened

Coronavirus

Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted strategy to manage Covid-19

Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2020

The president's address comes after a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Command Council

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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