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South Africa on track to move to phase three of its Covid-19 economic response
The next phase of the government’s economic strategy, which will be announced ‘soon’, is expected to detail plans to recover from the crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic
2019 budget policy statement: Debt, debt, debt
Eskom and weaker growth play havoc on the public purse
Light at the end of Eskom tunnel?
The treasury has mooted selling the utility’s coal-fired stations, but this doesn’t mean privatisation
IMF bailout not wise – or needed
Despite the depressing economic climate, South Africa can avoid the debt trap and foreign investors can easily access its markets
Cooking the economy — a recipe for Tito Mboweni
It’s a recipe that should feed 58-million with a bit of pot-luck and an ample pinch of salt
Treasury widens SA’s tax net
Despite outrage over its planned ‘expat tax’ amendments, the state says closing the personal income loophole is in line with international practice
Eskom: The abyss just gets deeper
South Africa’s power utility has become a bottomless pit of expenses; it’s debatable whether it can feasibly ever be saved
Zondo grants Van Rooyen leave to cross-examine Fuzile
During his testimony in 2018, former treasury director general said Van Rooyen arrived at treasury with a "pre-appointed adviser" in Mohamed Bobat
Eskom ‘misled’ treasury over multi-billion rand Gupta contract
According to testimony before the Zondo commission, Eskom appears to have misled treasury about the quality of coal from a Gupta-owned coal mine
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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
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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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
