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A brief history of anti-black violence in China
The recent news of evictions and mistreatment of African students in China during the Covid-19 pandemic is rooted in a history of violence and discrimination
SOS: Covid-19 leaves stranded Africans distressed and abandoned
Many African governments have paid little more than lip service to their citizens stranded all over the world
How China broke the chain of infection
As information about the coronavirus emerged, the Chinese government and Chinese society began to organise an immense campaign against its spread
Building Carma: Matters of the heart and its diseases
Research at Stellenbosch University looks at the link between viral infections and cardiovascular disease
Pandemic gives us a last chance to avert climate – and social – catastrophe
As Covid-19 upends life, it has taught us critical lessons and offers an opening to confront other crises. Political will is required, of course
‘My biggest fear was getting the virus and dying in a foreign country’
South African Wuhan evacuee speaks about his nine-week ordeal
South Africans from Wuhan quarantine group safe to go home
After testing negative for Covid-19, 112 South Africans quarantined in Limpopo can now go home
The coronavirus outbreak through the eyes of a South African doctor in Seattle
The coronavirus outbreak through the eyes of a South African doctor in Seattle
Surviving Covid-19 — and Modi
A religious and nationalist agenda has replaced the promise of development and left India ill-equipped to manage the pandemic
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
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
Special Reports
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
