#DontLookAway: The tentacles of gender-based abuse spread far and wide

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Gender-based violence cuts across social, economic standing, climbs over the high walls of leafy suburbs and stalks the streets of impoverished communities alike. ...

Shining a spotlight on the sugar debate

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The tirade against sugar reached unprecedented heights in the past year, says food scientist Dr Nigel Sunley.

First mega mall in Africa set to open

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When the newly-refurbished R2. 5bn Menlyn Park Shopping Centre opens, it will join the ranks of the biggest shopping centres in SA.

Sugar tax: SA’s industry players find plan hard to swallow

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SA’s plan to implement a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has taken industry players and health officials by surprise.

Alternative products ‘will weaken effect of sugar tax’

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Taxing sugar-sweetened drinks with the hope of reducing obesity won’t work because of the availability of alternative products, say critics.

‘Strong leadership key to successful NHI’

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The implementation of a universal, quality health-care system is a marathon and not a sprint, says Dr Mark Britnell.

Sugar-tax plan sparks fears over jobs

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SA’s proposed sugar tax has divided key role-players, with some welcoming the chance to fight obesity and others warning of job-losses.

Big business threatens 'small guys’

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Major grocery retailers are establishing themselves in what has traditionally been a local business space in SA’s townships.

Food insecurity now a reality in SA

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South Africa’s drought and declining economy could make the growing food insecurity problem even worse.

‘Drought was expected, no preparation done’

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Experts warned the government of the impending drought and water shortages years before they hit SA.

‘Big three’ not spending wisely

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Three key national government departments come under fire from South Africa’s auditor-general.

Sars sets whopping tax target

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Tax season is upon us, South Africa! And this year, Sars is determined to make it easier than ever to file your returns.

Union: Prasa’s board must go

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The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has called for the immediate disbanding of Prasa’s board.

Jobs at risk as violence hurts trade ties

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“Africa is vital to our economy, to your pocket and to mine,” Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel told workers this week.

‘Precise planning needed for NHI’

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Creating a bridge between the country’s health sector haves and have-nots, and sharing skills and resources is key in the successful implementation of the government’s ...

Protesters demand changes to patent law

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NGOs have stepped up the pressure on SA’s government to amend the Patents Act to allow citizens access to life-saving drugs.

Bank buys Shabangu building for R66m

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Nedbank has bought Sanlam Middestad building which belonged to Roux Shabangu.

Nedbank to auction Sanlam Middestad

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The controversial Sanlam Middestad building in Pretoria goes under the hammer next week.

Petrol price hike ignites anger

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The hike in the price of petrol will bring the price to its highest since 2008 and is bad news for both vehicle owners and consumers.