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The Art of The Two-Pot System
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The Art of The Two-Pot System

The two-pot retirement system, set to take effect on September 1, 2024, has sparked considerable curiosity and concern among unions, retirement fund members, and other stakeholders. Many are eager to understand the intricacies of this system. Even fund administrators need detailed technical information to ensure their systems are fully prepared for this change. This article…

‘THERE IS NO MONEY TO HIRE SOCIAL WORKERS’
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‘THERE IS NO MONEY TO HIRE SOCIAL WORKERS’

Social Development Department drops plan to absorb unemployed workers in KZN. The KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Department will not be able to absorb the province’s unemployed social workers, who have recently been staging protests over the provincial government’s failure to employ them. According to the representatives of KZN’s around 2000 unemployed social workers, some of the…

BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA OPEN BORDERS, PASSPORT ABOLITION
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BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA OPEN BORDERS, PASSPORT ABOLITION

In a landmark move, Namibia and Botswana have agreed to allow unrestricted travel between their borders, marking a significant milestone in regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This initiative promotes closer ties between the two nations and unlocks vast socioeconomic opportunities through enhanced cross-border trade and collaboration. Policy Implementation and Impact Under…