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Public protector may not subpoena Zuma’s tax records, says high court
High court says people can refuse to hand information over to the protector if there is “just cause” and also makes a personal costs order against Mkhwebane
Politicians should take responsibility for Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s appointment
The process of appointing the public protector is flawed, and led by politicians who don’t seem to have paid attention to the law. This has to change
Reining in the public protector
As well as its scathing findings on Mkhwebane’s investigation into Ramaphosa, the high court also made important in-principle pronouncements
Mkhwebane suspends another senior official
This brings to five the number of senior officials currently suspended — suspensions that have put her on a collision course with the Public Servants Association
Zuma breaks silence on his tax records
But his last minute affidavit does not resolve the bigger legal dispute between the South African Revenue Service and the public protector
Mkhwebane moves to halt ‘grossly unfair’ impeachment process
The public protector has labelled her possible impeachment as unconstitutional and unlawful
Despite tweet, Zuma keeps silent about providing his taxpayer information
The Public Protector has still not received confirmation from former president Jacob Zuma that she may access his tax records —...
Public Protector won’t oppose Ramaphosa’s interdict application in Bosasa matter
This follows a letter from the NDPP to Mkhwebane asking whether there was a 'misunderstanding' about the mandates about of their respective offices
Ramaphosa launches court review of Public Protector’s Bosasa Report
“The Public Protector has strayed,” says the President in his court papers.
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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 addresses the nation on risk-adjusted strategy to manage Covid-19 spread
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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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
