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According to Statistics South Africa’s most recent quarterly labour force survey, there were almost three million workers in the informal sector at the end of 2019. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CHILD GRANTS

Children who trade are an important part of the economy

The government should do more to develop and upskill these young entrepreneurs who are already street smart

  • Keabetswe Mogosoane
4 min read
Cyril Ramaphosa has laid the groundwork for what might become known as the “Tintswalo election” — a risky but probably necessary strategy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BATHABILE DLAMINI

Lists scandal will haunt Ramaphosa

Internal divisions and his focus on reviving the state have warped the selection of ANC candidates

  • Natasha Marrian
4 min read
Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said the nine allegedly formed a contingent that used private vehicles illegally fitted with police blue lights
SAPA

Questions raised as security agency spends over R10m on top personnel

A newspaper has reported that certain protection contracts given out by the Social Security Agency appeared to have bypassed normal procurement rules.

  • Sapa
1 min read