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Lifting of local lockdown sees rise of the ‘risk investor’,
IN March 2020, the longest bull market in history turned bearish, with market sentiment swinging aggressively towards pessimism. While the global stock market recovered quickly, the South African economy found itself...
Denying a person the right to earn a living is immoral
The President, receiving his full salary, and enjoying normal benefits during the national Covid-19 predicament, on 27 June 2021, made an announcement which resulted in the suspension of economic activities, denying...
Close to one million EPWP work opportunities created
A total of 938 688 work opportunities has been created through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) during 2020/21 financial year.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), which is the...
State hasn’t bowed to wage demands – the cupboard is still bare
Despite some headlines claiming the Government has caved in to union demands for inflation-busting salary increases for all 13 million State employees, a closer reading tells a different story, reaffirming that...
Work from home permanently? This is what it means for your annual leave
A survey by professional services firm PwC shows that the pandemic has changed worked expectations in South Africa, with more employees wanting to work from home even if they can come...
Safety and wellness are key for work-from-home
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily habits of millions of people, and working routines are no exception.
With millions of people suddenly switching to working from home full time, we’re witnessing...
The Real Reason You Can’t Focus On Your Work
As you officially settle into the new year and become accustomed to your new-found work schedule, it’s easy to find yourself more than a little distracted. Distractions can be detrimental to...
How to identify stress and deal with it
2020 has been the year that no one could have predicted would be as stressful and exhausting as it has been. Capetonians have had to deal with a global pandemic and...
International travel approved for work, study and residence
Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved essential travel for South Africans wanting to return to their base countries.
This decision come after consultations with the Department of International Relations...
Touchwork announces ClickScan & HealthScan, COVID-19 screening tools; providing safety as businesses reopen
As industry re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses must adhere to regulations to ensure safety and mitigate the spread of the virus in the workplace.
Employees must be screened to ascertain whether...
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