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Africans flock, rather than take flight
Most people’s response is to flee or fight when faced with a problem, particularly an ongoing one, but in Southern Africa they work together
Include indigenous knowledge and cultures in the curriculum to improve health
A recent study revealed that indigenous people see the introduction of formal education as having brought ill-health
Pairing learning with food is a winning recipe
Much more support of homemade nutrition programmes is needed to ensure gaps are filled
Sharing best practice key to healthy results solutions
Healthcare workers from across Africa are working together to find last-mile solutions
How did an otherwise healthy man with a broken leg end up dead in a hospital ceiling?
The bizarre case from Durban is at least the second such case nationally in the last three years.
The workforce that makes our health system work
Community health workers need to be supported so that policies can be tangibly effective
Public finance is key to delivering the human right to health
Across all countries and societies, access to health and healthcare services ought to be top priority
The goal is to end GBV in its entirety!
We need to reach out to all community stakeholders and use the influence of the community leaders to change perceptions around gender-based violence
AMRH Partnership Platform – Advancing medicines regulatory outcomes in Africa
This initiative will harmonise the different interventions for maximum impact
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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
