Latest articles on Sustainable Development Goals
Education is a political and ethical matter
Knowing the learners and teachers and what they need is essential to reform in the school system
Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects
The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits
We all have a part to play to make South Africa work
Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
Local governance vital for SDGs
Durban is one of 12 cities – and the first in Africa – to create an action plan for climate change
Migrants a part of local economies
A national migration framework is necessary for the economic inclusion of migrants
Systems thinking, sustainable development and chemical elements
Chemical elements from the perspective of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Financing the green transition
The financial sector will need to play a leading role in scaling up green initiatives, de-risking projects for investors, and optimising funding costs
Addressing the need for more qualified teachers in the 21st century
South Africa needs more teachers, and they must be able to handle diverse learning situations
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Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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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
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
