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A 2020 study found that the cost incurred by provincial and national governments from alcohol abuse was R17 billion

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

The former national treasury director-general and chairman of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Dondo Mogajane, has resigned from all professional roles and board positions. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

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

Senzo Meyiwa’s coffin arrives during the funeral service of the late Senzo Meyiwa (South African and Orlando Pirates captain) at Moses Mabhida Stadium on November 01, 2014 in Durban, South Africa. Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead in Vosloorus on the East Rand last Sunday, October 26, 2014.  (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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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…

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

In suspense: Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has been dismissed for a second time and is now trying to have the board declared delinquent. (Moeletsi Mabe/Gallo Images/Sunday Times)

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

Rites: Whose lives matter? (Paul Botes/M&G)

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

Dames is a former Eskom chief executive and resigned from this position in 2014 for “personal reasons”. (AFP)

​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

This is the time for the South African financial sector to step forward and help all citizens to develop their full potential

Bridging the financial divide

The South African financial sector can play a powerful role in driving economic inclusion

Brazil’s government has taken several measures to assist mothers raising Zika-affected children, such as priority access to public housing and minimum-wage payments for the poorest families. (Marco Bello/Reuters)

Khaya Sithole Saica hearing to continue

Saica’s inquiry into chartered accountant, commentator and former Wits lecturer Khaya Sithole will resume on Wednesday

Brazil’s government has taken several measures to assist mothers raising Zika-affected children, such as priority access to public housing and minimum-wage payments for the poorest families. (Marco Bello/Reuters)

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

Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Presiding Officers and the Premier of Gauteng; David Makhura in the front row intently taking note of the comments from the youth

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

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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

Morris Masutha led protests at Wits in 2016. Now

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