A reputational crisis can result in the loss of tens of millions of Rands from a company’s value. Christelle Marais, practice leader within the Marsh Risk Consulting division at Marsh Africa explains that this risk means crises are now less predictable, can occur faster and with a more drastic impact due to the rise in social media. Read more on: Media Update Submit … [Read more...] about The undeniable link between social media and reputation
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Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights in the Eastern Cape
11 April, 2016: Blasting is scheduled to take place at the Wolwekop Quarry on Section 7 km 17,5 (road marker) on the N9 between Middelburg and Carlton Heights tomorrow, Tuesday 12 April 2016 at 2pm. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that the road will be closed 15 km from Middelburg on the Carlton Heights side for approximately 15 … [Read more...] about Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights in the Eastern Cape
Blasting on the R61 between Baziya and Mthatha
March 30, 2016: Blasting is scheduled to take place on the R61 between Baziya and Mthatha Airport on Saturday 2 April 2016 from 3pm. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that the passage along the route will be temporarily blocked as the road will be closed for approximately 15 minutes. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R61 between Baziya and Mthatha
African academics face a huge divide between their real and scholarly selves | The Conversation
Too much of what we know about Africa is still coming from outside the continent. ShutterstockThis article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society African scholarship on Africa is operating at only a fraction of its true potential. It is hampered by the preferences, policies and politics of the Western academy. … [Read more...] about African academics face a huge divide between their real and scholarly selves | The Conversation
South Africa: finely balanced between autocracy and democracy | The Conversation
South Africans are increasingly taking to the streets to demand accountability from government. Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa has spent the last 20 years in transition, oscillating between a deepening and a reversal of democratic liberties. Global patterns suggest that the country has a higher chance of falling back into an autocracy than becoming an established … [Read more...] about South Africa: finely balanced between autocracy and democracy | The Conversation
