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Government misses the mark on the recovery plan

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Sep 2020

Government, labour, business and community have come up with a combined economic recovery plan amidst three others to help kickstart the economy. Some are new, while others are old and falter in not taking into account the ‘new normal’

Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 28 Aug 2020

High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account

Censorship, surveillance could be the biggest rights challenges post Covid-19

Coronavirus Mandeep Tiwana & Marianna Belalba Barreto - 11 Jun 2020

The impacts of these infringements could last well beyond the life of the Covid-19 pandemic

There are limits to what a capitalist government can do in this crisis

Coronavirus Greg Dor - 13 May 2020

We need an entirely new way of doing things to put an end to poverty

The democratic process of voting was wearing thin before lockdown

Article Mikhail Moosa - 4 May 2020

The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this

A chance to ‘reimagine South Africa’

Article M&G Reporters - 21 Apr 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the government's long-awaited economic stimulus plan to deal with the effects of Covid-19. The key will be getting loans for a stimulus without ‘selling’ the country.

Kenya’s government can’t tackle the pandemic alone. It needs civil society

Africa Patrick Gathara - 3 Apr 2020

Kenya’s government has excluded nongovernmental organisations and other groups such as churches from its emergency decision-making. This is a mistake

Editorial: Trust government to put politics first

Article Editorial - 31 Jan 2020

Once again, political expediency has trumped principled action

All actions to counter climate change matter

Article Sipho Kings - 27 Sep 2019

Sipho Kings and Sarah Wild consider the question we all ask: Do our efforts count, or is this just about what big corporations do?

AG targets tender deviations

Article Athandiwe Saba - 26 Jul 2019

In part three of a series on how government entities get around procurement processes, the M&G looks at why this is a big problem for the AG's office

Don’t dismiss ANC’s rural voters as ignorant

Article Eddie Rakabe - 29 May 2019

Critics don’t understand why citizens in the poorest provinces would still back the ruling party

Editorial: A letter to our leaders

Article Editorial - 26 Oct 2018

'Corruption is not a question of ethics. It is a criminal matter'

Why changes to picketing rules in South Africa pose a threat to strikes

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Oct 2018

Proposed changes to South African labour laws threaten to set back workers rights

SA’s social policies must be resurrected

Article Vusi Gumede - 18 Oct 2018

As with economics, the state is rudderless, which requires a return to the ideals of the Constitution and a developmental state

Words have the power to effect change

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Aug 2018

We need to think about the way we speak and the effect that has on society and our country

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Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister

National

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

National

Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information