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SA needs more young people in politics
Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited
Why do people keep voting for the ANC?
The party is mired in controversy, but it has delivered basic services to millions of people
The elite have stolen the will of the people
And we the people believe democracy, through voting, will deliver a messianic figure to rescue us
[ICYMI] Ramaphosa dropped his ‘slate’ names, with Pandor as deputy-in-running
In an announcement this past weekend, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his 'slate' ahead of the Elective Conference. Reactions were mixed.
The EFF’s wrecking ball politics is fascist rather than left
People must choose: solve problems through democratic dialogue or intolerant violence, writes Vishwas Satgar.
‘The vilest of men rise to the greatest credit’
French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings from 1755 could have well been written today, about South Africa.
‘No more’ – key ANC members turn on Zuma
An ANC renaissance hinges on the power struggle between President Jacob Zuma and the Pravin Gordhan-Gwede Mantashe-led faction of the ANC.
There are limits to your power, Mr President
The year was one of disastrous and shameful decisions, but our democracy still functions.
ANC travelling down a doomed path – Thulas Nxesi
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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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
