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Who decides the common good?
Striking a balance between individual liberties and the welfare of broader society
New Zealand budget aims to deliver on ‘Jacinda-mania’
Government has boosted spending on welfare and public services in a budget aimed at delivering on promises made during last year's election campaign
Restoring dignity: a case of social development
Packs handed out at schools help to ease the stress of attaining a good matric pass
Gini’s really out the bottle
I can't say I was exactly surprised by your revelations regarding the inaccuracy of oft-cited Gini data for South Africa.
India launches massive welfare programme
India's government is to roll out the first phase of its hugely ambitious plans to hand out cash to welfare claimants.
China’s welfare success up for debate
As China prepares for its leadership transition, state media has hailed a "golden decade" under the incumbents.
Child grant is SA’s best investment
It is difficult to imagine how R280 can improve the life chances of a child, let alone a country, writes George Laryea-Adjei.
Welfare groups fight for survival
Non-profit organisations fulfilling many of the state's obligations are being crippled by its inefficiency and indifference, writes Heidi Swart.
Welfare state, here we come?
The ANC appears intent on moving towards a full-blown welfare state with a far wider range of state benefits for the poor.
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Health worker infections have risen to 170 at state and private hospitals and two healthcare staff succumb to the disease in a space of seven days
Eastern Cape fails tracing and testing
With the shift to lockdown level three on Monday, details are emerging of how the previous relaxation added pressure to the already poorly performing Eastern Cape Covid-19 response
Foodies cook up feeding schemes
Despite the strain of lockdown, some restaurateurs are keeping bellies full
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Undeterred by Covid-19 pandemic, China and Africa hold hands, building a community of a shared future for mankind
It is clear that building a community with a shared future for all mankind has become a more pressing task than ever before
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Wills, Estate Administration and Succession Planning Webinar
Capital Legacy has had no slowdown in lockdown regarding turnaround with clients, in storing or retrieving wills and in answering their questions
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Call for Expression of Interest: Training supply and needs assessment to support the energy transition in South Africa
GIZ invites eligible and professional companies with local presence in South Africa to participate in this tender to support the energy transition
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Obituary: Mohammed Tikly
His legacy will live on in the vision he shared for a brighter more socially just future, in which racism and discrimination are things of the past
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Openview, now powered by two million homes
The future of free-to-air satellite TV is celebrating having two million viewers by giving away two homes worth R2-million
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Road to recovery for the tourism sector: The South African perspective
The best-case scenario is that South Africa's tourism sector’s recovery will only begin in earnest towards the end of this year
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What Africa can learn from Cuba in combating the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa should abandon the neoliberal path to be able to deal with Covid-19 and other health system challenges likely to emerge in future
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Coexisting with Covid-19: Saving lives and the economy in India
A staggered exit from the lockdown accompanied by stepped-up testing to cover every district is necessary for India right now
