Latest articles on SASCO

Sasco must introspect to succeed

Article Pedro Mzileni - 21 Sep 2018

The student organisation must be involved in the transformation of education and the country

Our True Humanity — Ramaphosa delivers Biko lecture

Article Gemma Ritchie - 15 Sep 2018

The president has called on South Africa to regain its humanity and moral compass

Students frustrated despite TUT investigation into student shooting

Article Gemma Ritchie - 30 Aug 2018

Thursday marks a week since law student Katlego Monareng was allegedly shot and killed by a police officer following a protest on a TUT campus

For real change to happen university students and workers must support one another

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 May 2017

Students should look into broadening the fight for free education into a movement to help fight other struggles in society

Tensions simmer over first-year university enrolments for 2017

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Nov 2016

Student organisations have threatened to revolt against a decrease in enrolments of first-year university students and the capping of college numbers.

Sasco to ANC: Test free education

Article Govan Whittles - 21 Oct 2016

They presented a list of new demands, including raising the fees funding cap to R900 000.

Students demand Jacob Zuma’s commitment

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Oct 2016

Student unions have rejected the ministerial task team, saying they want to speak to the president.

#FeesMustFall aftermath may ignite more protests, unless funding shortfall is found

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Jul 2016

The idea of fee-free university education is still on the table, say the vice-chancellors, if the fee component of the budget is made up.

ANC travelling down a doomed path – Thulas Nxesi

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 May 2015

The public works minister says a bleak future awaits the ruling party if their student arm, Sasco, continues to lose support to the DA and EFF.

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Mask rules are not meant to ‘criminalise’ the public

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

Shop owners and taxi drivers can now refuse entry to people who defy mandatory mask-wearing regulations

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Ramaphosa asks all South Africans to help to avoid 50 000 Covid-19 deaths this year

Sarah Smit & Lester Kiewit - 12 Jul 2020

Calling this ‘the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy’, the president said level three lockdown remains, but enforcement will be strengthened

Coronavirus

Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted strategy to manage Covid-19

Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2020

The president's address comes after a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Command Council

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Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector