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The lockdown: South Africa’s test of its democracy
How South African citizens, the police and the army, and politicians behave during the 21-day lockdown will have far-reaching implications for our democracy
Ramaphosa addresses Alexandra, says he thought Mashaba would have come first
Speaking at Alexandra Stadium on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa told residents the area “is not a dumping ground”
Kimberley rocked by ‘R260 riot’
Protest action in the Sol Plaatje municipality has been attributed to the mayor's imposition of a R260 electricity tariff
Mr Ramaphosa, this is how to get the country working
Address the clear shortcomings at the local government level, starting with simplification, accountability and an appropriate workforce
How corruption is fraying SA’s social and economic fabric
Reversing the effects of state decay on the poor will take short and long term interventions.
Editorial: Protests show that nothing has changed
The government’s consistent failure to deliver basic services timeously, and its failure to communicate effectively, sets the course of protests.
Twenty-three people live in a two-bedroom flat in Eldos
Three families in too little space: "We literally fight for this room."
‘Uprising’ prediction comes true
In the same week the UN was looking into claims that coloured people were gatvol, rioting erupted.
New stats show that nine out of 11 protests a day are peaceful
Policy decisions such as public policing are based on misinterpreted data, skewing budget allocations.
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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
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
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
