AIDS activists protest outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town. ReutersSeasoned South African social rights activist Mark Heywood is of the view that the country’s constitution can be championed by any citizen, in the courts if need be, to achieve almost any objective for social justice. Heywood sets out his argument in an absorbing chapter – Seize the power! The … [Read more...] about How South Africans can use their constitution to fight for social justice | The Conversation
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Noma Bolani: Reporting to all South Africans, wherever they may be
SABC radio reporter Noma Bolani’s fascination with the medium began at an early age. While it may not have been the news that attracted her to it, come 2016 Bolani is one of the public broadcaster’s leading radio reporters, reporting in both Zulu and English to the country at large. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about Noma Bolani: Reporting to all South Africans, wherever they may be
Nielsen study explores the current psyche of South Africans
The latest ‘Nielsen Global Generational Lifestyles Survey’ has polled 30 000 online respondents in 60 countries to better understand how consumers around the world - including those in South Africa - live, eat, play, work and save. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free … [Read more...] about Nielsen study explores the current psyche of South Africans
How South Africans fork out billions in ‘taxes’ collected by stealth | The Conversation
Most 'taxes' in South Africa fall outside of the control and oversight of parliament. Reuters/Schalk van ZuydamSouth Africa has an unaccounted for tax. By unaccounted I mean it is a tax which does not appear anywhere in the government accounts, including local government. I call it the Masakhane tax. Billions are garnered via this tax every year, making the tax burden … [Read more...] about How South Africans fork out billions in ‘taxes’ collected by stealth | The Conversation
South Africans make last ditch bid for Argos: Sainsbury’s deal is…
Steinhoff, which owns Bensons For Beds and Harveys in the UK, launched a last-ditch A 1.4billion cash offer for Home Retail Group. The dramatic move, announced after the stock market closed last night, looks set to scupper Sainsbury’s A 1.3billion plan to snap up the Argos chain. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press … [Read more...] about South Africans make last ditch bid for Argos: Sainsbury’s deal is…