Saftu to march to Nedlac seeking amendment to labour laws

[FILE IMAGE]: Saftu members at a protest. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) will on Tuesday march to Nedlac to protest for proposed amendments to labour laws. The protest targets what Saftu calls detrimental changes to the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Minimum Wage Act, and Employment Equity Act….

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Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Image source: Balazs Simon from Pexels Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration sustains hundreds of predators and scavengers like vultures. The wildlife is also important for local governments and communities that rely on funds…

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Joburg Junior Mayor prioritises primary education

Junior mayor of the City Of Johannesburg, Kamogelo Malikane City of Johannesburg Junior Mayor, Kamogelo Malikane, has urged the Minister of Basic Education to urgently invest in quality early childhood learning. Malikane was speaking at the three-day Learner Leadership Summit at the Johannesburg City Council. Malikane says education should be the main item on the…

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E-hailing robbery suspect arrested in Eldorado Park

A suspect has been taken into custody following swift police response to a robbery in Eldorado Park Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery of an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday. According to police reports, the incident occurred when the driver was booked for a trip from…

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Morero promises to speedily rectify service delivery issues

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero 2 minutes Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero says they will move with speed to rectify all service delivery issues as requested by the president. This followed engagements with President Cyril Ramaphosa, businesses and other role players in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa raised concerns about the state of decay of the city. He told…

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uMkhonto weSizwe Party Treasurer General resigns

MK Party flag 1 minute Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party treasurer-general, Dr Thanti Mthanti has resigned from the party. Party leader Jacob Zuma has confirmed receiving Mthanti’s resignation letter. Zuma says he appreciates Mthanti’s contribution to the party. Mthanti has given personal and professional commitments as the reason for his resignation. The party’s officials are…

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Commerzbank CEO vows to block UniCredit takeover

Source: Pexels UniCredit recently acquired a 21% stake in Commerzbank, signalling interest in further investment and reigniting speculation about consolidation within Europe’s banking sector. However, a larger takeover attempt could face significant resistance, including political and union opposition in Germany, as well as internal pushback from some within Commerzbank, raising concerns about the feasibility of…

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Batohi vows not to succumb to pressure in State Capture cases

National Director of Public Prosecutions’ Advocate Shamila Batohi 2 minutes The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi says the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will not succumb to pressure to prosecute state capture-related cases. Bahoti was speaking at the annual lecture on Strengthening the Rule of Law in Cape Town, organised by Freedom Under Law…

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Shebe to appear in Lebowakgomo regional court

Shebe Performing at a show 1 minute Musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Marburna, is today appearing in the Lebowakgomo Regional Vourt, on Limpopo on charges of assault and attempted murder. Chauke allegedly stabbed two men in April 2023. He was arrested in April and released on bail in July 2023….

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