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South Africa has the worst maternity leave in the world
South Africa is one of the four worst countries in the world for maternity leave, with new mothers not guaranteed any pay.
Another hammer blow from the US for South Africa
The United States is not likely to extend Agoa, placing further strain on South Africa’s relationship with the world’s largest economy.
South African investors want a piece of Johann Rupert’s R113 billion pile of cash
Protea Capital Management CEO Jean Pierre Verster is the latest investor drawn to Johann Rupert’s Reinet.
New wave of US investment to create up to 1,000 jobs
Bank of America is set to create up to 1,000 new jobs in Belfast, marking its first operation in Northern Ireland.
The ‘woman of steel’ who took corporate South Africa by storm and now watches over its biggest bank
Nonkululeko Nyembezi is the current chair of Standard Bank, bringing with her four decades of experience across industries.
This is the wealthiest township in South Africa
Data from Lightstone shows which of South Africa biggest townships are the wealthiest in the country based on income and property values.
South Africa has a new crisis – and it’s getting worse
South Africa has seen a massive rise in betting and gambling, leading to louder calls for stricter regulations.
Rising cost of school uniform is scary, says mum
A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.
Reserve Bank wants to make big changes to how gift cards work in South Africa
The Reserve Bank wants to regulate gift cards, allowing them to be issued and used only at a single merchant and making them non-transferable.
Seven million households missing out on benefits and support
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Jaguar Land Rover suppliers ‘face bankruptcy’ due to cyber attack crisis
The government has been urged to “act fast” to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.
Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash
More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.
Big changes for alcohol on the cards for South Africa
A new private members’ bill has been tabled in parliament seeking to introduce a complete ban on the advertising of alcohol in the country.