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2018, the year of women’s rights?
A new report by Amnesty International has urged governments around the world to prioritise making resources available for the empowerment of women
We need to debate the Ingonyama Trust
King Zwelithini has threatened violence and legal resistance, and secession of the “Zulu nation” and KwaZulu-Natal from South Africa
Ingonyama Trust strips women of land
A rule by King Goodwill Zwelithini’s trust board — that only men can sign leases — is being challenged in the high court
Sons and daughters of the soil seek to claim the land that shaped them
There are plans to build a memorial to honour the 44 men who died during the unprotected strike that culminated in the Marikana massacre.
Stripped of their brick home, living in a mud house
Zambia’s government should protect families evicted to make way for commercial farms
Historic Aboriginal land claim settled after 37-year battle
Aborigines celebrate as 'dark cloud' lifts after hard-fought struggle for indigenous territory.
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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
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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
