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Cabinet to have Constitutional Court decisions ‘assessed’

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Nov 2011

On the heels of threats to challenge the constitutionality of the secrecy Bill if enacted, the Cabinet says it wants ConCourt decisions "assessed".

Giving is key to Africa’s wellbeing

Analysis Staff Reporter - 29 Oct 2011

In Africa, everyone is both a philanthropist and a recipient of philanthropy. Nothing is more unAfrican than being left to bury a loved one alone.

The business end of philanthropy

Analysis Pippa De Bruyn - 29 Oct 2011

Bryan Phillips is part of a group of 30 Henley MBAs who arrived in Cape Town last month to help five NGOs to improve relationships.

Real reasons behind the march

Analysis Staff Reporter - 29 Oct 2011

Who survives and who emerges victorious in Mangaung's ANC electoral conference in 2012 will be determined by what happens in the next few months.

Creative fronting cheats the system

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Sep 2011

As the rules have been tightened, companies have found ways to get around them.

Solution lies in sound education

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Sep 2011

Harmonious spirit cannot be limited to sporting events; we need to build it from the ground up.

Employment equity ‘a must’

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Aug 2011

It's up to senior management to grow black people into top positions, commission chairwoman says.

Sex scandal sells the media short

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Aug 2011

It says a lot that human dignity can be shredded and editors say nothing.

Vendors give franchise a lesson

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Aug 2011

Hot Dog Café has built strategic partnerships with development banks and popular stores.

NEF strategy queried

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jul 2011

The NEF launched an enterprise-development fund this month aimed at enticing large corporations into contributing money in return for BEE card points.

Way out of the poverty trap

Article Wilmot James - 29 Jul 2011

Instead of nationalisation we must follow India and China's example.

‘Busa pays lip service to BBBEE’

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jul 2011

The following is a position paper by the Black Management Forum following its fallout with Business Unity South Africa.

Don’t sell yourself short

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jul 2011

Franchises in townships present an ideal opportunity to create jobs and transfer skills but they often need support to succeed.

What the future may look like

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jun 2011

The ANC Youth League has caused panic with its economic transformation proposals, which it insists will soon be adopted as ANC policy.

New tender codes spark little interest

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jun 2011

Although they look good on paper, commentators believe they are still open to 'interpretation'.

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