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Zimbabwe: What is the current status of the Torture Docket case?
International crimes must be prosecuted and domestic jurisdictions are well placed to do this. Domestic prosecutions based on universal jurisdiction are on the rise
UN backs weakened resolution on sexual violence in conflicts
Washington threatened a veto if the text spoke of reproductive rights
Amnesty report says SA arms diverted to Yemeni militia
Between 2015 and the end of 2017, South Africa transferred $62-million worth of major conventional weapons to the UAE
CAR’s Colonel ‘Rambo’ to face war crimes charges in The Hague
A militia leader from the Central African Republic has been extradited to the International Criminal Court in The Hague
Gambia launches probe into ex-dictator’s abuse
The commission will hold witness hearings into Yahya Jammeh's 22-year era of oppression, opening the way to prosecuting those responsible
Liberians still seek justice for war crimes
Liberians are asking why the government has failed to prosecute those responsible for atrocities committed during Liberia's two civil wars
Will seven million starving Yemenis ever find justice?
In the "war the world forgot", the international community won't react to the human rights violations which will leave 6.8 million hungry.
Jean-Pierre Bemba: From DRC vice-president to war criminal
Bemba's MLC troops helped put down an attempted coup in neighbouring CAR, in months-long campaign of horrific abuses against civilian population.
Habré trial a victory for hearing crimes against humanity in Africa
The trial of the Chad dictator in Senegal shows that war and other similar crimes need not be heard in The Hague.
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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
