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Censorship, surveillance could be the biggest rights challenges post Covid-19
The impacts of these infringements could last well beyond the life of the Covid-19 pandemic
The ethics of Covid-19 status disclosure: To tell or not to tell?
The trick is to find the balance between people’s right to privacy and the need for contact tracing to limit the spread of the disease
‘In Kenya, you cannot go anywhere without an ID. I don’t have one’
Double-registration has effectively rendered stateless tens of thousands of Kenyan citizens who are ethnically Somali
New digital regulations mean the state can track you — no questions asked
The provisions have been introduced to contain the spread of Covid-19, but some may infringe on certain constitutional rights
South Africa must implement privacy laws to protect citizens, says UN expert
The UN says South Africa lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to implementing measures to keep private information safe from governments and corporations
Apple wants US privacy law
The chief executive says internet users are under surveillance and companies use data as a weapon
Don’t be glib about privacy rights
Eusebius McKaiser writes about the right to privacy for public figures but also discusses the 'grey areas' when it comes to public interest
Spy in the sky: Whose drone is it anyway?
Who was behind the drone filming a protest march: a private cameraman, an award-aiming film-maker, the media, or intelligence gathering machinery?
The flaw in factory resets
A new service allows users to sell old phones and tablets, but deleting information before selling a device does not wipe your slate clean.
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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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
