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African leaders are more constrained by democratic rules than you think

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The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions
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Ramaphosa to look into explosion of VIP protection costs

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An IRR report alleges that the budget allocated to VIP Protection Services exploded from R353-million in 2008/2009 to R1.5-billion in 2018/2019.
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Zuma goes down laughing— at us

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Confronting his political death, he cares nought about anyone or the tainted legacy he has bequeathed South Africa
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Markets calm over Ramaphosa win— for now

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News that Cyril Ramaphosa had been elected ANC president pleased the markets at first, with the rand dollar exchange rate improving
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​ANC men must toss patriarchy and accept that women can lead

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It will take women more than 20 years to lead if ANC men don’t strategically give women an opportunity to lead the ANC in December.
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A caring president should make the nation feel safe

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Antisocial tendencies, such as xenophobia, emerge in a context of neglect - like children who do not feel safe or cared for.
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Zuma: If I were a dictator …

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President Zuma has elaborated on what he would do differently if parliamentary democracy did not get in his way so much.
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Calls for change in format of President’s Cup

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International captain Greg Norman believes it's time to give the host team the option of deciding the schedule of play in the President's Cup.
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Americans build a 4-point lead at President’s Cup

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The Presidents Cup has seen sudden drops in temperatures and Tiger Woods winning only one point to a final day that holds so little drama.
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US funding to train 140 000 African healthcare workers

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A new programme funded through the US government hopes to support research efforts in Africa and increase the number of healthcare workers.
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SA, US boost fight against Aids

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and SA Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane have signed an agreement to bolster the fight against Aids in SA.
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National

From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

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Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.
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National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

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Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions

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