Mercer’s First Ever Survey Into Gender Parity In The Workplace For Africa

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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The minister broke no law – ANC in Parly defends Mapisa-Nqakula over Zim trip

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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Kinnear assassination: Sapu says probes into police deaths not prioritised

Kinnear assassination: Sapu says probes into police deaths not prioritised

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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Nyanga residents call for more police resources after 4 men killed in ambush

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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Stop ignoring us – Nehawu vows to intensify strike if govt ignores demands

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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DA wants Ramaphosa to release report into ANC use of SANDF plane

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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KPMG agrees to reparations with Sars officials over 2014 ‘rogue unit’ report

KPMG South African chair Wiseman Nkuhlu said the issue of reparations came up as part of re-establishing trust with the tax authority. Around 45 people were affected by the report – containing allegations of a supposed rogue unit – with some having tried to take their own lives. KPMG South African chair Wiseman Nkuhlu. Picture: […]

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‘Enough is enough’: O’Sullivan offers R1mn reward to find Kinnear’s killers

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan’s non-profit organisation, Forensics for Justice, has offered a R1 million reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of detective Charl Kinnear’s killers. FILE: Colonel Charl Kinnear (left). Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – Private forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has stressed the importance of apprehending slain detective Charl […]

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Presidency commits to Wednesday meeting with Nehawu leadership

Nehawu members have been protesting outside the Union Buildings demanding an 8% wage increase and better working conditions for front line workers. Nehawu members picket outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 21 September 2020. Picture: Edwin Ntshidi/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has assured health workers affiliated to the National Education, […]

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EWN Weather Watch: A cloudy and cool Tuesday, with a few hot spots

The SA Weather Service says we can expect cool and cloudy conditions across most of the country on Tuesday, with a few hot spots in the mix. JOHANNESBURG – The SA Weather Service says we can expect cool and cloudy conditions across most of the country on Tuesday, with some warmer temperatures due in certain […]

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