Treasury proposes minimum pricing for alcohol to curb harmful drinking
A 2020 study found that the cost incurred by provincial and national governments from alcohol abuse was R17 billion
Khaya Sithole
Treasury needs an insider director general
But the department’s already reduced ranks may make it difficult to find someone with the technical know-how and clout to replace Dondo Mogajane
The killing of Senzo Meyiwa and the undoing of Bheki Cele
With a recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council having found that public confidence in the South African Police Services (SAPS) is at an all-time low of 27%, the eight-year long SAPS investigation into the killing of Senzo Meyiwa bears close scrutiny. It took six years before five suspects were arrested and charged. However, […]
Absa chief executive resigns due to differences with board on future strategy
Activist group warns of a ‘culling trend’ affecting black professionals in top positions
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Focus on FW de Klerk distracted attention from the troubling state of the nation
Some political analysts say President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking too long to mend the country, others says it is the ANC itself that must be fixed
Shareholders lose out as Moyo vs Old Mutal drags on
There is no winner in the former chief executive and company’s battle, but the biggest losers are the shareholders
The unholy cost of a sacred death
Funerals come with a huge price tag here in South Africa, but unless they’re okay with being pariahs, the bereaved must spare no expense
What does Brian Dames’ resignation mean for the Eskom task team?
Dames stepped down from the task team appointed by the president barely a week after it was announced amid conflict of interest claims
Bridging the financial divide
The South African financial sector can play a powerful role in driving economic inclusion
Khaya Sithole Saica hearing to continue
Saica’s inquiry into chartered accountant, commentator and former Wits lecturer Khaya Sithole will resume on Wednesday
Explosive Khaya Sithole affidavit casts shadow over Saica
An affidavit by the chartered accountant accuses Saica’s top leadership of lying, not following due process and covering up corruption
Youth month reflections: where have all the voters gone?
The GPL has a constitutional mandate to ensure that citizens of Gauteng participate in democratic processes
GPL speaker calls the youth into solution-directed discussion for a better future
The Youth Sector Parliament debates relevant issues and helps the GPL reach resolutions
How you will pay for Zuma’s free education plan
Slashing spending and upping taxes may help plug the budget shortfall and pay for higher education
