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World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt
We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament
PSL falls in line and suspends football
It’s officially official, we will have no football in the country until further notice
Football on the colonial frontier
Still fighting for their right to return home, exiled Chagossians are using football to unite a diaspora
Fun and games that change lives
Professional gaming can mean earning big bucks for elite competitors. It also fosters problem-solving skills in casual players
Beware the group of death
From the powerful Germans to the sanguine Spanish, here’s everything you need to know about South Africa’s World Cup opponents
Infantino claims scandal-hit FIFA transformed ahead of re-election
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists the footballing governing body had been transformed into an organisation "synonymous with credibility"
Fifa upholds Chelsea transfer ban
The Blues will not be able to sign any players in the coming transfer window
FIFA urged to probe Qatar World Cup allegations
A lucrative TV deal allegedly led to Qatar being awarded the 2022 tournament
Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency in June vote
The election will take place on June 5 in Paris ahead of the women's World Cup
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
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
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
