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Corruption during a national disaster is heinous – Ramaphosa 
By: Sane Dhlamini Updated 2 hours 5 minutes ago President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday addressed the corrupt activities that have recently made headlines, labelling corruption during a national... →
Public Protector probes Covid-19 tenders
By: Reuters Updated 2 hours 3 minutes ago South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog said on Monday it was investigating irregularities in government tenders during the coronavirus crisis. The... →
School reopening: Break over for most grades on 24 August, all grades back by 31 August
By: News24Wire Updated 3 hours ago The Department of Basic Education has gazetted amended regulations on new dates for the reopening of schools, after institutions had to close a... →
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Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent's economies
Updated 5 hours ago Most economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of... →
Nigeria’s growing insecurity offers expansion opportunities for Boko Haram
Updated 6 hours ago Boko Haram is extending its reach from north-east Nigeria into the country’s north-west. It is taking advantage of old and new local conflicts and... →
Let us take the baton and propel forward from the fallen heroes of our struggle and write our own history in the emancipation of the people of South Africa
Updated 7 hours ago “A Rattlesnake, if cornered will become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harbouring of hate and resentment against others is... →
South Africa needs to move forward with innovative education
31st July 2020 Communities should be getting involved to assist parents in ensuring children’s safety and the continuation of learning. The recent announcement by... →
Recommendations
A small matter of synchronised elections?
Updated 7 hours ago The ANC issued a statement after the June 2020 meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) which said, among others: “The NEC supports the... →
Early Childhood Education During the Lockdown
31st July 2020 Early Childhood Development (ECD) is defined in Section 91 of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 as “the process of emotional, cognitive, sensory,... →
South Africa’s IMF Loan
31st July 2020 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a R70 billion loan to South Africa under its Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). This is to... →
New Paradigm for Business of Data
30th July 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic represents a watershed moment for the role of digital technologies in our lives. We have learnt how much we rely on them and... →
Statements
COSATU Free State statement on the Special PEC Meeting
Updated 4 minutes ago Political-The PEC reflected on the need to fully assess the role of the Alliance in the province. This should be measured on its capacity to... →
Statement by Minister Nathi Mthethwa On Mitigating Plans To Minimise The Impact of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Sports, Arts And Culture
Updated 1 hour 8 minutes ago The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Nocawe Mafu, The Director General of the Department, Mr. Vusumuzi Mkhize. →
DENOSA KZN calls on its members to refuse to resume work post- isolation or quarantine until they receive psychological support first
Updated 1 hour 43 minutes ago The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in KwaZulu-Natal is unhappy with the slow pace in how the Department of Health is... →
Diko, Masuku issue highlights how governance failure impacts service delivery
Updated 2 hours 9 minutes ago The furore around the awarding of a contract to a politically connected individual’s company shows that government has not yet accepted its role as... →
Press Offices
New obstacles raised against effective healthcare in SA
Updated 2 hours 12 minutes ago Recent legal actions against practising medical professionals may deter new entrants and cause experienced practitioners to retire, which has dire... →
Clearer guidance on tax relief for businesses with future expenditure obligations
Updated 2 hours 15 minutes ago On 21 July 2020, the Constitutional Court clarified that businesses registered as taxpayers would benefit from temporary tax relief when claiming... →
Ten Million Reasons To Get POPI Compliant – Now
Updated 4 hours ago South Africa’s Constitution gives every person the right to privacy and requires that legislation be promulgated to implement this right. As a... →
Update - TERS: 8 Key Updates For Employers
Updated 7 hours ago The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) hosted a webinar on 30 July 2020 with UIF representatives to discuss the status of... →
