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Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’
Almost three million workers are not covered by measures implemented by the department of employment and labour to lessen the economic effects of the coronavirus
‘Worker safety nets inadequate’
With large-scale job losses on the horizon here and around the world, the Covid- 19 pandemic has put the vulnerability of workers in sharp focus
Bring ‘empathy’ back to Nedlac
Lisa Seftel started out in the labour movement before she took up positions in government. Now, as the head of Nedlac, she has to create a space where both sides can meet to discuss and debate important policy issues
Everything Ramaphosa said about the economy in the Sona
The poor condition of state-owned enterprises remains a blight on growth forecasts
‘Closed shop’ Nedlac grilled again
Critics are asking if the council, which debates social and economic policies, is fit for purpose
SA’s electricity issues are fixable but we need political will
The need for electricity is so dire that there are suggestions for power station ships be brought into South African ports and plugged into the grid
Businesses expected to agree to publish pay ratios at Jobs Summit
Businesses are already required to report income differentials under the Employment Equity Act
Numsa marches for jobs to Nedlac
About 2 000 Numsa members marched for jobs on the National Economic Development and Labour Council premises in Rosebank.
Nedlac chief calls for consensus to aid growth
Nedlac head Alistair Smith says business, labour, government and civil society need to work together in order to curb unemployment and growth issues.
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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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
