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The case for giving zama-zamas mining rights

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It’s dangerous work done by people who live on the poverty line, and are desperate to provide for their families.
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Zama-zamas take their chances rather than starve

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They work long and hard deep in the earth. It is a life on the edge. But there are plans to make things easier, writes Lucas Ledwaba
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Zama Zamas retrieve last two bodies from Langlaagte mine

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Volunteer rescuers had to endure a long night as they miraculously retrieved the bodies of the last two miners that were still trapped underground.
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The victims of the Aurora mine debacle continue to do what they know best – mining

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The finalisation of liquidation proceedings should at least give them some temporary relief.
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Violent threat, real opportunity in zama zama gold rush

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With a dire socioeconomic situation and a history of xenophobia, turf wars between local and foreign zama zamas may lead to more violence.
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LIVE BLOG: Fin Min Tito Mboweni presents the 2020 budget

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The budget is usually scheduled for the second-last Wednesday in February, and the ratings agencies deliver their decisions after assessing the country’s plans for the fiscal year ahead
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‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador

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Top US official is lobbying multinational firms to invest in South Africa
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South African tourism to be hit hard by coronavirus

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The stream of about 100 000 Chinese tourists to South Africa each year has dried up for now, MPs told
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Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

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The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination
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South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

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The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets
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Business travel industry generates billions

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Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity
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Conferences connect people to ideas

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The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income
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SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

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New scheme to be launched following the biggest B-BBEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history
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Digging deep

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Automation is unstoppable, but if we're strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities
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TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

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The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it's best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs
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Achieving the litmus test of social relevance

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The HSS Awards honours scholarly works based on their social relevance and contribution to the humanities and social sciences
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