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Viral authoritarianism during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authoritarian leaders have often used natural disasters to tighten their grasp on power. We are seeing the same happen during the coronavirus crisis, in dictatorships and democracies alike
The pandemic is being used to erode democratic freedoms. Civil society must fight back
Both authoritarian and democratic governments are responding to the coronavirus crisis by instituting frightening new powers
Top court questions surveillance laws
Justice Chris Jafta says Rica legislation is one of the ‘worst drafted’ laws he has ever seen
Boity takes control of her story
Reality shows such as Own Your Throne may be banal, but affluence attracts viewers
The cost of surveillance capitalism
In subjecting ourselves so readily to predictive data, we ignore the commercial interests involved at our peril
Steal my data, feed me lies
Snowdon's book tells the world about his work for the US government, and how he grew disaffected with what they were up to
Is your smart city spying on you?
Social and surveillance states underline the need for inclusive tech
Vumacam’s eye in the sky solution
Smart camera networks help to create a smarter, safer cities
High court finds parts of Rica ‘unconstitutional’
The high court orders some immediate changes to the law that allows government to intercept people’s phones and correspondence
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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
Watch it again: Ramaphosa on risk-adjusted Covid-19 strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it
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Covid-19 and Frontline Workers
Who is caring for the healthcare workers? 'Working together is how we are going to get through this. It’s not just a marathon, it’s a relay'.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
The risks that businesses face and how they can be dealt with are something all business owners should be well acquainted with
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
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DriveRisk stays safe with high-tech thermal camera solution
Itec Evolve installed the screening device within a few days to help the driver behaviour company become compliant with health and safety regulations
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
South African farmers can now help to feed the needy by donating part of their bumper maize crop to delivery number 418668
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
National treasury is rolling out accounting technician training programmes to upskill those who work in its finance units in public sector accounting principles
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
An ambitious plan to create Africa’s biggest digital classroom is intended to address one of the continent’s biggest challenges — access to education
