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‘Necessary discrimination’: CAS rejects Caster Semenya’s appeal

Article Luke Feltham - 1 May 2019

The double Olympic gold medal athlete can appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days

Semenya arrives at sports court for gender row challenge

Article Ben Simon - 18 Feb 2019

The South African government says the rules set out by IAAF, specifically target Semenya and has called them a "gross violation" of her human rights

Sports minister challenges private sector to ‘step up’

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 9 Nov 2018

The sporting industry makes between $600-billion and $700-billion annually, and the continent will be unable to harness this if it overlooks talent

‘Sorry’ SABC backtracks, confirms PSL games will be on radio

Article Agency - 7 Aug 2018

Both the SABC and PSL agreed all soccer matches will be broadcast on the SABC radio platforms as per the fixtures list for the 2018/19 season

Xasa stands by her statement on Willemse’s walkout

Article Jan Gerber - 23 May 2018

The minister of sport will review her call for SuperSport to suspend Botha and Mallett after an investigation has been completed

‘We support transformation, just not in national teams’ – Solidarity

Article Luke Feltham - 8 May 2018

Even though the department isn't implementing a national team quota system, the trade union is going ahead with its court challenge

Transformation report: Rugby still lagging behind

Article Luke Feltham - 7 May 2018

Rugby, hockey and tennis were among the codes which received poor ratings, while there were signs of improvements for cricket.

Bad science won’t undo Semenya

Article Luke Feltham - 4 May 2018

Not only is the IAAF’s data dubious, experts say the testosterone rules are unethical

SA lawyer quits IAAF, slams ‘unethical’ regulations

Article Luke Feltham - 1 May 2018

The IAAF announced new rules would be put in place to ban female athletes from competing if their testosterone levels are deemed unnaturally high

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Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

The coronavirus has hit the Eastern Cape hard, but many rural areas in the province still have no clean water for hand washing, forcing residents to break lockdown regulations to protest

Coronavirus

Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

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

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector