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Open letter: Mr Biden, America must lead the next global catastrophe
Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently
Alcohol and tobacco: Time for a reality check
If the government relaxes its total ban, there’s more chance of people modifying their behaviour, for example, not sharing cigarettes or drinking from the same bottle
VUT should aim to become an entrepreneurial university
Helping students develop critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving abilities is crucial if universities are to remain relevant
Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost
If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary
Alex citizens just want it ‘to be nice’
Alexandra citizens are struggling, with housing woes and unkept promises making life difficult for them
Township development — yes, we can!
Created to exist on the fringes of society, townships still carry the economic legacy of apartheid
Township sanitation remains the pits
The commodification of basic services is to blame for the current appalling situation
Tavern associations say tobacco bill will choke township businesses
The Bill was released for submissions and comments in May this year, and the period for public comment on the bill closed on Wednesday
Townships are still a world apart
Bids to unleash their economic potential have failed largely because the motives, networks and practices of the informal economy are ignored.
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Gauteng responds to grave concern
The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province
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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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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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
