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The legacy of SA's Freedom Charter 60 years later
[Keith Gottschalk] This years marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Charter in SA, a document that triggered a paradigm shift... read more>>



Administration
Better funding choices can improve service delivery
The head of public sector at Standard Bank, Ben Pretorius, says alternative solutions are needed to stem the tide of continuing infrastructure backlogs and poor funding choices at municipalities... read more>>
Marikana tragedy must be understood against backdrop of structural violence in SA

Bill Dixon

For some observers, the long-awaited and much-delayed publication of retired judge Ian Farlam's report on the death of 44 people at the Lonmin-owned platinum mine at Marikana in August 2012 is all about Cyril Ramaphosa... read more>>
Transnet strikes R3 billion deal with German bank
PRETORIA: State-owned freight logistics group, Transnet has signed a R2.8 billion loan with Germany's KfW Development Bank to fund part of its 1064 locomotive acquisition programme... read more>>
R650m for Gauteng, Massmart partnership
PRETORIA: A partnership between the Gauteng province and Massmart will result in the establishment of 500 retail shops within the province's townships... read more>>
Eskom finance director departs from utility
Eskom and its finance director, Tsholofelo Molefe, have mutually agreed to part ways on an amicable basis, Eskom announced on Thursday, 25 June... read more>>
Government
Yes, government is working smart

Tess Sulaman

All around the world, the public's view of governments is more often than not associated with incompetence, inefficiency, corruption and a waste of taxpayers' funds... read more>>
Law Enforcement
President Zuma releases Marikana Commission report
PRETORIA: The Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the events at the Marikana Mine in Rustenburg has recommended that there be an enquiry into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega's, fitness to hold office. read more>>
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations published
Environmental Affairs has published the Draft National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations in the Government Gazette... read more>>
Business
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

Danette Breitenbach

In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
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