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The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism

Coronavirus Aaliyah Vayez - 15 May 2020

The state of politics and geopolitics has been exacerbated, rather than stabilised, by the coronavirus crisis

No African is a foreigner in Africa – except down in South Africa

Article Achille Mbembe - 11 Oct 2019

In sorrow over the way migrants are treated in South Africa, Achille Mbembe calls for Africa to adopt a pro-migration stance

The price of populism

Article Tamsin Oxford - 26 Oct 2018

The mistakes of the past should inform the politics of the future to ensure transformation, equality and economic growth

National-populism: A new global model is born

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2018

The new model brings together fake social care, exacerbated nationalism and a compensatory pro-business approach

Africa is urbanising fast – and its leaders are struggling to adapt

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 20 Sep 2018

Expanding cities will fundamentally change politics on the continent

Letters to the editor: August 3 to 9

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Aug 2018

Our readers write in about taxi violence, populism, and 'slanted' reporting

Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism

Article Dario Thuburn - 4 Mar 2018

Tensions between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise.

What it means to live in a dumbocracy – and why I prefer a pretentious elitist to a dangerous populist

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jun 2016

For a democracy to function properly, all the clever people should drown out all the dumb people with sound arguments, says Hansie Smit.

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Treasury presents Covid-19 corruption action plan

thando maeko & Sarah Smit - 5 Aug 2020

Reports of corruption, over-pricing and the delivery of sub-standard PPE have become the norm over the past five months as the country grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic

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Metro cops, SAPS clash over control

Lester Kiewit - 5 Aug 2020

Tensions between the City of Cape Town and the police service over responsibilities mirrors the strain between national and local government

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Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief

Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2020

M&G Media is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for all of its platforms and publications.

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Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

There is a risk of some people going into panic with Covid-19 so people must educate themselves to find out what their options are regarding debt

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Opt-in to Popia

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

All business owners should take note: there is a lot of work ahead to ensure compliance with the POPI Act that has just come into effect

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Capital Legacy talks life

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is revealing how few people actually sort their affairs to the benefit of their loved ones they leave behind when they pass on

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Accounting technician beats the odds to obtain a professional qualification

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

'Being an AT(SA) offers lifelong learning and professional development opportunities because you never get to stop learning'

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Associate general accountant reveals why she chose to work in the public sector – and stayed

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

Rakshika Danilala is part of the team tasked with auditing the R500-billion fiscal package allocated by government to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Accounting for sustainability: A South African case study

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

The accountancy profession has been recognised and seen its models replicated as successful models for projects that contribute towards the SDGs

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Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

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NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa