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South Africa’s debt:Has the budget overpromised?
11th August 2020 On 24 July 2020, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered an adjustment budget following the havoc created by the impact of Covid-19 on people’s... →
New SACBC report: Social costs associated with alcohol abuse higher than previously thought
11th August 2020 A new baseline study suggests the economic and social costs associated with alcohol abuse in South Africa are far higher than previously thought.... →
Universal health coverage pathways for South Africa: Areas of misalignment between stakeholders on the NHI Bill require further engagement
11th August 2020 South Africa’s proposed approach to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health financing reform is articulated in the Draft National... →
Mr. President, Love me Tender
7th August 2020 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of... →
Women are carrying the heaviest load under lockdown
7th August 2020 There is not much to celebrate this Women’s Day when women are bearing the brunt of responsibility under lockdown, and their safety and security is... →
No, WHO hasn’t ‘unequivocally’ said South Africa is not ready to lift Covid-19 lockdown
By: Africa Check 6th August 2020 South Africa’s nationwide Covid-19 lockdown was eased in April 2020. It was replaced with a risk adjusted strategy, where regulations are lifted or... →
A bridge too far for business if state does not know how to build or order it
4th August 2020 B4SA’s mammoth post-Covid plan can unify the sector, but some of the country’s most critical challenges are underplayed or simply lost. Almost as... →
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
3rd August 2020 “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... →
Mr. President, I had a nightmare
24th July 2020 I had a dream and for a moment there was reprieve from the suffering, but it morphed into a nightmare, South Africa Mr President, I quit. Mr... →
