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7 Feb 2022 | SAUS waits on mandatory vaccine policy

The South African Union of Students (SAUS) says it’s hopeful that guidelines on a mandatory vaccine policy will bring clarity and relief regardi...

31 Jan 2022 | South Africa at a crossroads in macroeconomic policy

A new macroeconomic simulation of South Africa’s economy forecasts that, if South Africa continues to follow a free-market macroeconomic policy ...

26 Jan 2022 | Hospitality blitz: departments of labour, home affairs and SAPS announce Western Cape mega blitz

The Department of Employment and Labour’s inspection and enforcement services, accompanied by the Department of Home Affairs and the SAPS in the...

18 Jan 2022 | No, Minister Sisulu, the fault does not lie with our courts or the Constitution

By Narnia Bohler-Muller and Gary Pienaar Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s opinion mischaracterises the concept of the rule of law as no different from...

6 Jan 2022 | Harambee: The Spirit of Innovation in Africa

Full title: Harambee Subtitle: The spirit of innovation in Africa Authors: Mike Bruton Publication: November 2021 ISBN (soft cover): 978-1-928246-...

6 Jan 2022 | World Champions: The Story of South African Rugby

Full title: World Champions Subtitle: The Story of South African Rugby Author: Jonty Winch Publication: November 2021 ISBN (soft cover): 978-1-928...

21 Dec 2021 | Activist civil society crucial to realise UBIG

The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) is likely to end with no commitment towards introducing a basic income grant. This traps millions dependent ...

21 Dec 2021 | HSRC interns recognised for idea to enhance young people's participation in HIV research

The legal age of informed consent in research aims to protect young people. With few exceptions, minors are required to obtain permission from their g...

17 Dec 2021 | Adult support workplace jab and vaccine passport, survey

A sizable number of adult South Africans support compulsory workplace Covid-19 vaccination and vaccine passport, according to the recent survey by the...

16 Dec 2021 | Time to overhaul the Covid-19 guidelines

Last year’s weapons to fight this year’s wars – or virus variants – are not going to cut it anymore. Experts tracking the vir...