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Scalabrini launched a constitutional challenge against two sections of the Refugees Act as well as parts of its regulations. Photo: (David Harrison/M&G)
ASYLUM SEEKERS

South Africa excludes refugees and asylum seekers from Covid-19 aid

Despite being protected in South Africa by law, these groups have been swept aside when it comes to relief packages

  • Callixte Kavuro
5 min read
As many people as possible must be encouraged to start their own enterprises
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Growing enterprises, for a healthy economy

The department of economic development is removing restrictions to getting a small business going

  • Advertorial Supplement
6 min read
Bargaining with independence
ALEC ERWIN

Bargaining with independence

A new book by the former head of the Competition Tribunal David Lewis argues that the decision-making ability of competition heads has been destroyed.

  • Kevin Davie
10 min read
CHINA DEVELOPMENT BANK

Industrial Development Corporation wins Patel’s ear

The South African government has begun thinking of implementing a new model of funding the Industrial Development Corporation, namely cash injections.

  • Lynley Donnelly
  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Former Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel. File photo
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Patel: Infrastructure programme will draw on entire skills base

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the country will need its entire skills base for government’s R300-billion infrastructure programme.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read