High-income earners excluded from labour protection laws

Workers are seen building housing units at a construction site as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown regulations ease in Fleurhof, near Johannesburg, South Africa, October 6, 2020. 2 minutes Employees who earn above a certain amount annually will no longer be covered by South Africa’s labour legislation, effective from Tuesday. According to a notice published in…

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IFP ready to kick off its 50th anniversary celebrations

FILE PHOTO: President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Velenkosini Hlabisa delivers his speech to supporters at the Election Manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, March 10, 2024. 2 minutes The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is marking its 50th anniversary this weekend. Founded by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on 21 March 1975, it was…

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Memorial service to be held for slain Chesnay Keppler

Eldorado Park community attend Gauteng traffic warden, Chesnay Keppler’s murder case at the Protea Magistrate’s Court in Soweto on December 30, 2024. 1 minute Family and friends of murdered 22-year-old crime prevention warden, Chesnay Keppler, are expected to gather for her memorial service today. The service will be held at the Don Mattera Hall in…

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Zimbabwe appoint Ballance as consultant for England test

1 minute Zimbabwe have appointed former England batter Gary Ballance as a coaching consultant for a four-day test against their hosts in Nottingham this month, officials said on Tuesday. Harare-born Ballance played international cricket for both England and Zimbabwe. “We are thrilled to welcome Gary Ballance to our coaching set-up for this historic tour. His…

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FIA approves GM to become F1 engine supplier in 2029

FIA approves GM engines for F1 2 minutes General Motors engines will be available for use in Formula 1 races beginning in 2029, FIA, the circuit’s governing body, announced yesterday. GM will power cars for the Cadillac F1 team, a new entity that will start racing in 2026. The Cadillac team will use Ferrari engines…

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Kubayi warns against power-hungry leaders

NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi African National Congress NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned against leaders who are detached from reality but only want to contest power. Kubayi was delivering a keynote address on the first day of the 7th ANC Nelson Mandela Regional Conference at the Nelson Mandela University. The conference has been postponed many…

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