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Turkey calls US ‘wild wolves’, vows to abandon dollar in trade
Ties between NATO members Washington and Ankara hit a new low last month as US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs
No let-up in Turkey lira slide after Moody’s downgrades
The currency has been hit by concerns over monetary policy under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Trump’s many trade wars: A summary
President Donald Trump has been making good on his campaign pledges to slap punitive tariffs on countries he accuses of cheating American workers
Bitter pills: Erdogan’s possible remedies for Turkey crisis
The lira has recently clawed back some of its losses, but economists say Turkey still urgently needs to address imbalances in its economy
Editorial: Turkey is a lesson for South Africa
'Although the timing of the Turkish crisis was unpredictable, the warning signs have been there for months'
Ramaphosa’s Erdogan problem
As investors move away from risky emerging markets, the highly traded rand is caught up in the contagion
How could Turkey overcome its currency woes?
Turkey would not need to impose capital controls to stem the plunge in the lira
Turkish lira hammered again
With investors already on edge over the China-US trade war, the lira's collapse sparked a sell-off in Europe and New York at the end of last week
Don’t Miss This: September 4 – 10
From Loyiso Mkize’s solo exhibition, Reflections, to Bassline’s 21st pyjama birthday party, we've rounded up this week's hot-ticket events.
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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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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
