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The fight for freedom, dignity, human rights is far from over – Amnesty International SA

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 4 minutes ago Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed said that thirty years after the end of apartheid, the right to life and... 

The fight for freedom, dignity, human rights is far from over – Amnesty International SA
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Successes, learnings on employee share ownership plans marked

By: Tasneem Bulbulia     23rd April 2024 Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) or worker share ownership programmes have enjoyed several successes in South Africa, especially gaining... 

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SACP expresses support for ANC’s MK logo appeal

By: Thabi Shomolekae     23rd April 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) said on Tuesday the battle surrounding the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) original uMkhonto weSizwe... 

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The Conversation

MeerKAT: the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos

23rd April 2024 South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country’s provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned... 

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Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how they work and what they promise

23rd April 2024 Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249-million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five-million more than in 2021. Africa suffers... 

South African Institute of International Affairs

Empowering Youth Voices: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

23rd April 2024 The South African Youth Gender Action Plan is a youth-driven policy framework that provides a roadmap for addressing gender-based violence and... 

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South Africa’s security forces once brutally entrenched apartheid. It’s been a rocky road to reform

22nd April 2024 One of the important tasks that faced South Africa’s democratic government after 1994 was to reform the apartheid-era security apparatus. The... 

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The State of the World’s Human Rights - April 2024

The State of the World’s Human Rights - April 2024

Updated 21 minutes ago Three decades have passed since the end of the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the fight for freedom... 

World Economic Forum

Reducing Embodied Carbon in Cities: Nine Solutions for Greener Buildings and Communities

23rd April 2024 As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that global floor area is expected to... 

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The State of Social Enterprise: A Review of Global Data 2013–2023

23rd April 2024 This report provides a comprehensive synthesis of the global state of social enterprise, using data from more than 80 countries gathered between... 

Overseas Development Institute

Beyond survival in displacement: rights essential for wellbeing

23rd April 2024 Wellbeing is not just a luxury to be enjoyed in times of peace or prosperity, but also a fundamental right during crisis. But, within a... 

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​​Amnesty International sounds the alarm at a watershed moment for South Africa and globally 

Updated 8 minutes ago Three decades have passed since the end of the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the fight for freedom... 

SACP supports ANC’s intention to and will form part of the appeal against the use of MK name and trademark by a third party

SACP supports ANC’s intention to and will form part of the appeal against the use of MK name and trademark by a third party

23rd April 2024 The South African Communist Party supports the African National Congress’ intention to and will form of the appeal against the high court ruling... 

KZN’s persistent teacher shortages: DA calls for urgent intervention as parents, learners resort to protest action

KZN’s persistent teacher shortages: DA calls for urgent intervention as parents, learners resort to protest action

23rd April 2024 The DA calls on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Education MEC, Mbali Frazer and her HOD Nkosinathi Ngcobo to urgently intervene as ongoing and severe teacher... 

Take Ramaphosa’s NHI promises with a pinch of salt and a few pills

Take Ramaphosa’s NHI promises with a pinch of salt and a few pills

23rd April 2024 Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s statement that the National Health Insurance (NHI) will put an end to the “apartheid that prevails in the health care... 

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Sabinet Discover: Enabling Deep Dives into SoNA 2024 Outcomes

Updated 35 minutes ago The 30th anniversary of South Africa’s first democratic elections is an opportunity firstly to learn from our achievements such as the... 

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SARS Tax Treaties Lead to Double Tax Dilemma for Expats

22nd April 2024 Over the past few years, South African expatriates abroad have had the unenviable task of navigating increasingly turbulent and uncertain waters... 

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Fund managers demand greater flexibility as new capital streams emerge in PE and VC market

22nd April 2024 The investment landscape within the African private equity and venture capital markets has changed both slowly and suddenly since 2020. Low... 

Tax Consulting SA

Choosing Your “A-Team” in Tax Debt Write-Off Negotiations – Protection of Legal Privilege

19th April 2024 Stemming from SARS’ recent Revenue Result Announcement, and the pre-cursors of new compliance and collection initiatives over the last 5 years,... 

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