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Women in the Middle East North African region pushing back against patriarchy
The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes
Mental healthcare must back peace efforts
Examples from Rwanda and Sierra Leone can be incorporated into transitional justice frameworks
Sigh. I’m still protesting
Women may be tired but we must continue to fight abuse for the sake of the new generation
SA’s women are fighting for social justice remarkable women
Female activists are at the forefront of claiming socioeconomic rights through the courts
Proposed New Zealand abortion law to give women right to choose
The government plans to overhaul the country's current abortion laws
How to get women’s voices heard in African politics
Getting women into politics is only half of the challenge. The second half is to make sure that women are not only seen, but also heard
Women have the power to swing the 2019 election
But none of the parties has made gender issues a core element of their campaigns except for the Women Forward Party
Sexual harassment still plagues the workplace
Institutions can set up a gender equity unit such as the one at Wits University to assist victims
Today, we are all women
Women and men must together gather the resolve it takes for change to take hold everywhere
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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
