Explainer: how competitive is South Africa's private health care sector: ShutterstockAfter a four and a half year probe initiated by South Africa’s Competition Commission, a panel of independent experts released their preliminary report into the country’s private health care market. The Conversation Africa spoke to Sharon Fonn, who was on the panel of experts, about the … [Read more...] about Explainer: how competitive is South Africa’s private health care sector | The Conversation
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EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike
EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike: The United National Transport Union announced on Sunday that it would go ahead with a strike over bonuses and a 10% wage increase demand on Monday. In a statement released on Sunday, UNTU members working for the Bombela Operating Company (BOC) said he was locked in a dispute with the... Source: WN.com - Southafrica … [Read more...] about EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike
Explainer: who will be doing what under South Africa’s new ‘Twin Peaks’ model | The Conversation
Explainer: who will be doing what under South Africa's new 'Twin Peaks' model: ShutterstockSouth Africa has started implementing a new regulatory regime for the financial sector. Known as Twin Peaks, the approach was first adopted in Australia in 1998. South Africa has become the eighth country to adopt the model. Under Twin Peaks two regulators … [Read more...] about Explainer: who will be doing what under South Africa’s new ‘Twin Peaks’ model | The Conversation
Explainer: what happens when a bank is put into curatorship | The Conversation
Explainer: what happens when a bank is put into curatorship: South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago. GCISThe South African Reserve Bank has placed a small bank – VBS Mutual Bank – under curatorship. The decision was based on concerns that the bank was facing a liquidity crisis and could collapse, devouring depositors’ funds. Some have criticised the decision. … [Read more...] about Explainer: what happens when a bank is put into curatorship | The Conversation
Explainer: what’s behind the rabies outbreak in South Africa | The Conversation
Explainer: what's behind the rabies outbreak in South Africa: ShutterstockIn the last four months five cases of rabies in humans have been reported in South Africa, and an additional two cases are probable. The country’s National Institute of Communicable Diseases warns that steps need to be taken to curb the trend. The Conversation Africa’s health … [Read more...] about Explainer: what’s behind the rabies outbreak in South Africa | The Conversation
