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UWC has resilience by the bucketful
The university is implementing plans to ensure that no student is left behind during the pandemic
Students need unity from leadership, not Twitter wars
Universities South Africa is an important voice that we should look to in the higher education sector. Unfortunately it is often inaudible
How South African universities are preparing for coronavirus
UP has temporarily disabled its biometric access systems, and several other institutions have established task teams ready to leap into action when Covid-19 hits their campuses
Thousands of students still fail to take up Nsfas funding
The financial scheme assisting those in higher learning institutions says it is ready for the year ahead, but many don’t know that they qualify
USAf’s position on Bill in line with its mission
Universities South Africa takes exception to André Myburgh’s characterisation of its submission on the Copyright Amendment Bill
MPs want inquiry into academics’ pay
The portfolio committee on higher education says that vice-chancellors salaries are not justifiable due to university performance
“Excuses” hinder varsity transformation, academics say
Academics say that while a lot of ground has been covered when it comes to higher education, a lot more still needs to be done
Nzimande warns vice-chancellors against going behind his back
Minister tells academics he is responsible for higher education and they cannot undermine him by going to the presidency without talking to him first
Academics gather to discuss South Africa’s university of the future
USAf is hosting its first ever national higher education conference to discuss challenges and successes in the higher education sector
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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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
