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Blade’s return is a relapse for education
Bonginkosi Khanyile's thoughts on the appointment of Blade Nzimande as minister of higher education, science and technology.
Blade’s return is a relapse for education
The minister displays no remorse for his handling of the #FeesMustFall movement
South Africans must choose a Third Way to survive and progress
A green economy is the fastest way to lift millions from poverty and unite them in a common cause
Free higher education is a game of cut and balance ― Treasury DG
DG Dondo Mogajane says government is committed to phasing in fee-free higher education within the confines of the national fiscus
Budget 2018: First steps towards a recovery, but at what cost?
Whether measures announced by Gigaba will stave off a downgrade by the remaining credit rating agency remains to be seen.
Finally: How government plans to fund free education
Funding fee-free university education will come at a cost
Why putting the words ‘learning’ and ‘Facebook’ together isn’t an oxymoron
“If we want students to become smarter than a smartphone, we need to think harder about the pedagogies we are using to teach them."
Malema calls on former matrics to report to academic institutions in 2018
'We must make sure that in 2018 all academically deserving students are admitted freely in SA universities and FET colleges'
Slice of Life: If at first you don’t succeed
'So many people ask me why I don’t just give up, but what they don’t get is that this is not my degree alone'
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Gauteng responds to grave concern
The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province
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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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
