EDITORIAL | R12m Band-Aid for temporary relief of systemic issue will come back to bite

Efforts to salvage lives are welcome, but broader and timely action would save us costs such as those accrued in the Stilfontein rescue operation

13 January 2025 - 04:30

The enduring appeal of the proverb “a stitch in time saves nine” lies in its universal truth: when you address small problems promptly, you avoid disastrous and costly ones...

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