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All the knowledge we do not know yet
"Recovering ancient hidden knowledges, as long as we are responsible with them, is important considering how many ills there are in our society."
Learning to trust curiosity over fear
"What a funny sight it would be to see power dynamics neutralised by something as ordinary as friendship".
Punishing rapists isn’t good enough
Is the articulation of anger helping to create more value around women’s safety, our lives and our needs in relation to the men in our society?
What does blue-ticking mean for building trust?
How has our digital communication affected our relationship to the concept of seeing each other’s humanity?
The bitter pill of being just to a meanie
After an encounter on the plane Milisuthando Bongela concludes that: “When given the choice to be right or to be kind, always choose to be kind.”
Some histories to keep our interracial friendship honest
"It’s not that I wanted to be white. But I wanted them to accept and like me and I was all too happy to jump through the hoops."
Recalibrating our responses
"In South Africa, fighting occupies the space between everything".
In search of real connections amid all the noise
"In the absence of living on a piece of land with my extended family... I yearn for this kind of connection in my modern life".
Building bridges over taken land
"Do I go Winnie or Mandela on him? Urrrggghhhh, I’m just trying to get fit, I don’t want to think about racism right now bletty shet".
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
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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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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
