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Bail could be the key to reducing severe prison overcrowding
More than a quarter of prisoners have not been convicted of anything, they just couldn’t meet bail requirements
Pandemics: A social justice issue
Framing coronavirus as a security threat is not the only possible approach
Safeguarding social justice in a time of social distance
People who are self-isolating — the middle and upper class, especially — must take care not to endanger other lives in the process. We must all be human to the humans around us
Changing our world requires insubordination
We need to resist the patriarchy, racism, sexism and capitalist greed that is still prevalent on the globe
UN attacks ‘ghastly’ conditions in Libya migrant detention centres
According to UN figures, some 3 400 migrants and refugees remain detained in Tripoli, which has seen a surge in fighting since early April
The workforce that makes our health system work
Community health workers need to be supported so that policies can be tangibly effective
Hachimoji DNA: Stirring debate
South African scientists need to develop health technologies that respond to our society’s most pressing needs
This kills more South Africans than any other disease. There’s a new way to stop it
One in four people carry this potentially deadly bug? Now a new shorter treatment can prevent it from making you sick.
A poison by any other name
It is not just the person who drinks alcohol in excess who is harmed; the family suffers too
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
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
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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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
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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
