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New app developed to detect Twitter bots — in any language
A new application is able to detect auto-generated tweets independent of the language used relying on machine learning
‘Williams defended The New Age’ — Manyi
During his testimony, Mzwanele Manyi told the commission that Williams had changed her position on the controversial business breakfast briefings
Editorial: Let’s go down memory lane
'Two years later, it is still quite a marvel to understand how deep the Guptas’ network ran'
ANC did not bully Nedbank’ — CEO
Though the ANC did not attempt to browbeat Nedbank into reversing its decision, 'veiled threats' were made to the bank at a subsequent meeting.
#StateCaptureInquiry: ‘Banks did not collude in cutting Gupta ties’ — FNB official
Johan Burger's testimony dealt with attempts by the ANC and government to intervene in the closure of the accounts
State capture inquiry: Zondo to hear why banks cut Gupta ties
In 2016, Absa, FNB, Nedbank and Sasfin unexpectedly cut ties with Gupta-owned businesses and shut down their bank accounts.
How the Guptas got school children to draw invitations for Sun City wedding
A company linked to the family initiated a drawing competition in the North West where pupils designed invitations for the lavish wedding
Manyi files for liquidation of Afro Voice
The negative perception of its previous owners, the Guptas, persisted which also negatively impacted the company’s financials, Manyi explained
Court lifts AFU restraint order in Vrede dairy case
Luxury vehicles, immovable properties and bank accounts were some of the assets which were subject to the provisional restraint order
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Gauteng responds to grave concern
The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province
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
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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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
