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‘What is sad about it is that they captured the criminal justice system because obviously senior politicians were part of these syndicates, then there were no consequences. Now, South Africa became a free-for-all,’ says Herman Mashaba, leader of Action SA.

Analysis of August's PMI and a look at why victims of the Jhb fire are scared of authorities.

‘Nodal shift and the impact on communities and so forth happens in a progressive way, but it has a cumulative impact and then unfortunately it has a catastrophic impact, sometimes like the tragedy of Johannesburg,’ says Volker von Widdern, risk principal at Riskonet Africa.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how urban planning can help fix city centre housing challenges.

A look at why corporate wellness is important.

‘When we were launching the Leralla to Germiston line on Monday, we had commuters saying that they were spending R1900 on just taxis but now per month they're spending R350 on taking the train,’ says Prasa spokesperson, Andiswa Makanda.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at unhappiness around the application process for the Public Protector role.

Following the launch of a new party by the former ANC Secretary General, we ask whether SA has space for more political parties and a look at the importance of corporate wellness

‘Where are the sectors of the economy where we see growth and there are a few of them, they are like silver linings. Digital and tech, for example, and global business services are really good growth sectors,’ says project management office head at the presidency, Rudi Dicks.

A round-up of news, including a look at the progress that has been made by the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative.

Kholeka Gcaleka touted for Public Protector role, why SA is being asked to cut ties with Zimbabwe and how impact games can help with SA’s financial literacy challenges.

‘I think in the medium term to long term, the implication is really the confidence in investing in our economy because if you cannot guarantee that energy security, people will obviously be reluctant to invest in such an economy,’ says Fanele Mondi, chief executive officer of the Energy Intensive Users Group.

A round up of news updates including the DA’s Mpho Phalatse’s resignation from the CoJ council.

A look at what’s behind the increase in vehicle repossession and what motorists can expect to pay for fuel at the pumps in September.