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Bus tour operators plead for help

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 12 Sep 2020

The tourism transport sector was hammered during Covid-19 levels four and five and is asking the government for financial assistance

All hands on deck, we’re trying to revive the economy

Opinion Duane Newman - 26 Aug 2020

Existing government aid schemes must persist, and new ones created, at the same speed as Ters was set up, if we are to survive and thrive after the crisis

UIF resumes relief payments after investigation delay

Business Thando Maeko - 26 Aug 2020

Temporary relief payments were suspended pending an investigation, but the UIF says it’s back on track

False dawn gives Ace all the cards

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 9 Aug 2020

The unrepentant, recalcitrant ANC secretary general thinks it’s okay for his and other wayward comrades’ kids to loot

Some are more equal than others

Opinion Paddy Harper - 31 Jul 2020

It’s do what we say, not what we do, as the ANC lays Andrew Mlangeni to rest

Lockdown, day 105: When the chips are really down

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 9 Jul 2020

Coronavirus statistics are now people we know. The pandemic affects us all and it’s hard to see light at the end of the tunnel

Unemployment fund, CCMA face jobs bloodbath

Business Sarah Smit & Thando Maeko - 2 Jul 2020

State bodies shielding workers have been weakened by budget cuts and high demands

Rabid denialist unhinged me

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 11 Jun 2020

Paddy Harper's getting a Covid-19 Ters payout, the government works and life is more free. He was happy until Maskless Muppet pitched

South Africa excludes refugees and asylum seekers from Covid-19 aid

Coronavirus Callixte Kavuro - 29 May 2020

Despite being protected in South Africa by law, these groups have been swept aside when it comes to relief packages

Fear and loathing in the fertile valley of Ceres

Coronavirus Lester Kiewit - 21 May 2020

Workers in the agricultural and agri-business heartland – and Covid-19 hotspot – fear catching the disease but need the income; stigma stalks the sick; and younger people ignore the virus

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Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

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KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

Leadership failures at Umdoni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal have caused a ‘very unhappy’ ANC PEC to fire the mayor and chief whip

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest