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Trust: The Most Valuable Thing We Give Away for Free
Explore the profound role of trust in our daily lives, from personal interactions to societal institutions. This article delves into the 'Trust Deficit', the distinction between…
Rebuilding trust is key to social cohesion
We can learn how to build trust by looking at global trends and South Africa’s reality
Trust – the ‘glue’ that binds society together – is missing in SA
According to polling data, South Africans do not sufficiently trust their fellow compatriots
How Dr Nandipha betrayed the notion of a ‘good doctor’
A respectful, honourable medic will uphold the trust that is bestowed on them by opting out of prioritising personal interests over the best interests of the public
Davos: How SA can build a digitally competitive future based on trust
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
Pandemic accelerates decline of printed news, but trust in media grows — report
Covid-19 has forced newsrooms to find new business models, but the public has turned to the news more in the last year
Do the ‘lies of the ANC drown out its honesty’? A Covid-19 case study
The governing party elite seems to have different rules for its members than the regulations imposed on citizens — and the trust deficit continues to grow
‘Fake news’ fears as Covid-19 highlights the dangers of misinformation
Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low
Four ways African governments can bridge digital skills gap needed for post-Covid economic recovery
As African governments tackle the coronavirus crisis, there is a parallel focus on the future and what an economic recovery will look like
Schools: Confusion rather than clarity and confidence reign
The way in which Angie Motshekga has handled the reopening of schools has caused many people to lose confidence in her
Covid-19: An opportunity for universities to regain public trust
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the role of universities in nurturing scientific inquiry and evidence-based policy-making to the fore