Speaking at the 75th anniversary of the UN during an unprecedented time which forced around 200 countries’ leaders to take the high-level meeting online, President Ramaphosa said that now was the time for the world to stand together. President Cyril Ramaphosa address the United Nations on 21 September 2020. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril […]
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It has been reported that when South Africa went into a hard lockdown in March, it had the highest unemployment rate out of all the major economies in the world, recorded at 30.1% in Q1 2020. On the back of an expected increase in Q2 as a result of the impact of Covid-19, it is […]
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Fuelled by smart technologies, mobile devices, and 24/7 connectivity, the way consumers browse, shop, and pay is moving towards digital. In response to these evolving consumer practices, commerce itself is undergoing a profound transformation, with businesses looking at digital solutions to improve sales, acquire new customers, and reduce costs. Cross-border sales have opened the door […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put the financial livelihoods of many non-profit organisations (NPOs) in jeopardy, making it essential that they have a clear understanding of the potential donors they can reach out to. This is according to Inyathelo, The South African Institute of Advancement, which supports NPOs and tertiary education institutions in their efforts to […]
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Titled ‘When Women Thrive 2020 Sub-Saharan Report’, the survey paints a hopeful picture of the continent. The international consulting firm has carved a niche in gathering data and providing a global picture about gender inequality in the workplace. Respondents of the survey included multinational companies with a footprint on the continent across several industries. “The […]
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Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has come under fire for allowing an ANC delegation to hitch a lift on a South African National Defence Force jet to Zimbabwe. Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Picture: GCIS. CAPE TOWN – The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has come out in support of Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Mapisa-Nqakula […]
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Detective Charl Kinnear – who was part of the anti-gang unit and was at the helm of investigations into gang and underworld figures – was assassinated outside his Bishop Lavis house last Friday. Slain Western Cape top cop Charl Kinnear. Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – The South African Police Union (Sapu) believes police killings have […]
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According to police, one man died at the scene while the other three died in hospital after a VW vehicle with three occupants pulled up near the victims’ car and fired several shots. FILE: Nyanga Community Policing Forum’s Martin Makasi said the community was outraged following yet another deadly shooting. Picture: AFP CAPE TOWN – […]
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Union members have protested outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria in support of their demand for an 8% wage increase and better working conditions for front line health workers. Nehawu members picket outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 21 September 2020. Picture: Edwin Ntshidi/EWN PRETORIA –The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) […]
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The party says without the report, there’s no way to exonerate Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. FILE: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Picture: EWN CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance will be submitting an application – in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act – to President Ramaphosa in a bid to force him to […]
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