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SA accelerating towards virus peak without capacity, experts warn

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk, Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 18 Jun 2020

Despite efforts to prepare for the worst, it is ‘very unlikely’ that hospitals will be able to cope with the onslaught of Covid-19 cases

Call in the medics: Beds don’t cure people

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk - 11 Jun 2020

As positive Covid-19 cases climb rapidly, health facilities will need more doctors and nurses

Virus spreads like fire in the Cape

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk, Lester Kiewit & Sarah Smit - 4 Jun 2020

The Western province, which has 65% of all positive Covid-19 cases, is preparing additional health facilities for a July peak

The inevitable rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths: What the numbers mean

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk - 26 May 2020

About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections

The M&G’s projection on Covid-19 infections on Monday 16 March

Article M&G Data Desk, Athandiwe Saba & Sipho Kings - 16 Mar 2020

At this rate of infection, with 5% of all cases needing intensive care, the country won’t have enough emergency hospital beds by the end of this month

Request for CVs – Individual consultant from the Ministry of Health in Lesotho

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2020

Terms of Reference: (Individual) Short Term Individual Consultant DEPARTMENTProject Implementing UnitJOB TITLEDevelopment of Project Implementation ManualPROJECTLesotho Nutrition and Health...

Oscar Pistorius didn’t try to hurt himself, he just slipped in his cell, says brother

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Aug 2016

Oscar Pistorius was taken to hospital, reportedly with wrist injuries. But rumours about the event are completely untrue, stated his brother Carl.

DA demands an investigation into sick hospitals

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Mar 2015

The opposition party went on an unannounced tour of some of the country’s major health facilities and found conditions that shocked them.

Dying to talk about death

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2014

We would all choose a quick death if we could, but for some of us that won't happen. We should talk more about it.

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Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

Coronavirus

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

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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