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Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing
Mandela Day: The next step is social justice
It isn’t enough for privileged people to take action for just an hour and seven minutes on July 18
Honour Mandela by protecting water
"Mandela’s values were not confined to realising political freedom but included issues such as environmental justice."
Activists build shack outside Zille’s official residence in ‘honour’ of Mandela Day
The protest forms part of the campaign for decent housing in the Western Cape
Mandela walked the long road to freedom with women
He saw women as equals in the fight against apartheid and, post-apartheid, we must do so too
Gugu Zulu wasn’t himself, says Trek4Mandela expedition doctor on Kilimanjaro climb
Gugu Zulu, who died while trying to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, was not well a few days before the summit could begin, team doctor Roxanne Schutte said.
Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro expedition leader in tears over Gugu Zulu’s death
Experienced mountaineer Sibusiso Vilane broke down and cried on Wednesday as he relayed the journey to Mount Kilimanjaro where Gugu Zulu died.
SA (and the world) needs a Mandela, who delivered what he promised
He made decisions that are not popular with some today, but in those days under those circumstances were the best possible, writes Bheki Makhubu.
Madiba and his Day crassly cheapened
Mandela worship has gone rampantly out of all proportion, forgetting the man or the matters.
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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
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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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