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State capture commission granted a 13-month extension
Judge Wendy Hughes says this is the final extension because finality is "owed to the nation"
Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy
Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow
Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
Waiting for Autopax: the state-owned bus company is running on empty
The Prasa subsidiary has been unprofitable for years. And although its fleet contains broken and poorly maintained buses, it plans as if 100% of its fleet is operational. This means a lot of waiting
Mkhwebane hauled to court again
The public protector’s report on Prasa is irrational, according to NGO coalition #UniteBehind
Women train drivers are under attack
For Prasa’s 293 female drivers, the job isn’t as simple as getting from point A to B. They also have to contend with frustrated commuters
Prasa eyes iced company for its billions
The state’s rail agency is pursuing a liquidated company, Swifambo, but it can also go after the billions owed to it by a Spanish company
Former acting Prasa CEO claims his life is in danger over ‘hidden’ corruption
The Prasa board voted to dismiss Letsoalo after the Sunday Times revealed that he allegedly increased his salary from R1.7-million to R5.9-million
Former VBS CEO wants to challenge ‘bank heist’ report findings at ConCourt
The 'Great Bank Heist' report found that R1.9-billion had been looted from the mutual bank, implicating him along with at least 50 other individuals
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Ramaphosa asks all South Africans to help to avoid 50 000 Covid-19 deaths this year
Calling this ‘the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy’, the president said level three lockdown remains, but enforcement will be strengthened
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted strategy to manage Covid-19
The president's address comes after a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Command Council
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
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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
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
