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The Grey Listing of South Africa: What Does It Mean for You?

South Africans have reason to be concerned about the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to place their country on grey listing on February 24, 2023. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in Paris in 1989 as a global oversight agency to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. It now closely monitors and…

South Africa’s Water Supply is in Disarray Due to Frequent Power Outages

The power outages that year in South Africa was the most severe on record. The continuous failures at Eskom’s coal-fired power stations caused the country to go without power for a staggering 205 days. Old and under-cared-for, the plants have seen better days. Since planned power outages were initially integrated in April 2008, the energy shortage…

Counselling Has Many Positive Outcomes for Students

Emotional stress is a common problem for students all over the world. Modern students encounter several stress-inducing challenges, including increased academic competition, demands to earn higher grades, difficulties in connecting with others, and inadequate career guidance. The already high levels of stress experienced by students can be made much worse by the fact that life…

Lights, Camera, Education: Is Film School the Right Choice?

To learn everything about the filmmaking process and the entertainment business, attending film school can be very beneficial. Determining whether or not to enroll in film school and, if so, which institution to attend, can be challenging. If you want to make movies for a living, it’s smart to find out what it takes to…

The Power of POPI: How Data Privacy is Driving Positive Change in South Africa

Data privacy has become a pressing issue in today’s digital age. The rise of technology has led to an explosion of data, much of which contains sensitive and personal information. As more and more businesses collect and use this data, the need for data privacy regulations has become increasingly apparent. In South Africa, the Protection…

The New Implementation of Electronic Scripts in South Africa

Prescription medications in South Africa should be written in legible print, typed, or computer generated and signed in person by a licensed prescriber by the overall legislation established as a result of the Medicines and Related Substances Act. Amidst these regulations, prescribers regularly encounter handwritten prescriptions that are difficult to read, increasing the likelihood of…

Load-shedding Leads to Fewer Job Opportunities, Gender-based Violence, and Increased Anxiety

Loss of jobs, gender-based violence, and anxiety symptoms are all consequences of load-shedding. South Africa went through a combined total of 200 days without power in 2022. With rolling blackouts, each day ever since the start of the new year, hours without power have become the norm. “Noticeable reasons for the rise in destruction and concern…

Protection Against Power Surges

In our houses, a lot of us have electronic devices, household appliances, and laptops powered by electronic circuitry. Surges of electric current can cause damage that is frequently irreparable to a wide variety of electronic devices and home appliances. A power surge could even cause computers to lose data if it is strong enough. Furthermore, …

Advice on How To Find Work in South Africa

In most cases, the beginning of a new year marks the period when graduate students begin their quest for their very first job, whereas others begin looking for better employment opportunities that could enhance the quality of their lives. The professionals in human resources recommend that job hunters evaluate their curriculum vitae, plan properly for the…

A New Fund for “Back to School” Initiatives Has Been Suggested for South Africa

The Pietermaritzburg Movement for Economic Justice and Dignity suggests that the government of South Africa institute a unique ‘back to school’ fund across the country to provide financial assistance to family members so that they can better help their children in gearing up for the start of the fresh academic year. The statement made by the…

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