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The ‘drug’ that’s killing Eskom
The current electricity pricing policy rewards the power utility for inefficiencies. Fix it and the state-owned entity will have a chance to recover
Eskom burns on through bailout
Despite alarm over the recent lifeline, state says the power utility is not on the brink of collapse
Nersa increase places 90 000 mining jobs at risk
Initially, when Eskom made its tariff application, it was estimated it would cause 150 000 job losses while hastening the demise of the gold sector
Outages: Problems and solutions
The government has introduced a range of ways to address Eskom’s woes
Eskom’s price hike will hit jobs, place handbrake on economic growth
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa announced that Eskom’s tariffs will increase by 9.4% in 2019, 8.1% in 2020 and 5.2% in 2021
Nersa’s yes — no to Eskom
The power utility will get much less than it asked for, but the new tariffs will still bust pockets
It’s mine, all mine
A year ago, tensions between the government and the mining industry were high
Communities say Eskom tariff increase will make the cost of living unbearable
Nersa kicked off its nationwide public hearings in Cape Town this week to deliberate on Eskom’s tariff applications
Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears
Outa says although Eskom brought about its own downfall, there were other factors, such as corruption and state capture, which worsened the situation
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
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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
