Author: Motlhaping Modise

FlySafair pilots’ strike has ended, after South Africa’s largest domestic airline signed a wage agreement with the trade union, Solidarity, which represents the majority of its pilots. The union said that the deal was reached through the auspices Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) proposed settlement. Speaking to Newsnote, Solidarity spokesperson and Deputy General Secretary Helgard Cronjé said that they accepted the offer. “This is a great four-year deal for our members. Pilots will receive salary increases of 6%, 6, 5%, 6, 8% and 6, 9% respectively over the next four years.While the agreement is an important step, there…

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has firmly reiterated his party’s stance not to support the removal of City of Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler, amidst escalating tensions within the coalition comprised of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African National Congress (ANC). This contention primarily revolves around allegations surrounding Mettler’s appointment and his handling of pension matters. Speaking in an exclusive interview with YOUFM, Mashaba expressed surprise at the discord among coalition partners, stating that the issue had led to a fractious public spat. “The EFF and the ANC brought the matter to the Executive Mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, alleging…

Workers at Bojanala Bus Service ended a two-month strike on Tuesday, with operations expected to return to normal on Wednesday. The protracted strike, which began on May 12, 2025, left thousands of passengers, including workers, students, and small business owners, grappling with disrupted travel routines due to the suspension of bus services. The Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa) announced the conclusion of the strike after coming to a mutual agreement with the employer, Trans Africa Holdings. Meshack Ntshauba, Demawusa’s Secretary General, confirmed that their members were back at work following a deal that aims to…

Trade union federation, COSATU has hailed the recent wage agreement reached by its affiliate, South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) with the rail operator, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).SATAWU and fellow union, United National Transport Union (UNTU) accepted a 5.5% above inflation wage offer after being locked in negotiations with the employer for months. The unions rejected PRASA’s recent lowball offer of 3%, calling it an insult to workers.COSATU’s spokesperson Zanele Sabela said that the agreement includes a no-retrenchment clause. “We welcome this as achievement because the parties appeared far apart at the beginning of the…

The South African Airways, SAA has taken a decision to operate FlySafair flights amid an ongoing pilot strike led by majority union, Solidarity. The strike that started on Monday due to salary dispute is expected to continue today affecting operations as over 26 flights were grounded since Monday. Pilots affiliated to the Solidarity union are demanding a 10.5% salary hike, while FlySafair is offering 5.7%. Pilot and Aviation expert Phuthego Mojapele, who was speaking on YOU FM Newshour, said the strike that left many passengers stranded and frustrated could have been avoided and saved the low-cost carrier money. “The basic…

Twenty-five survivors and families of victims who disappeared or killed the apartheid-era, together with the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) have vowed to oppose former President Thabo Mbeki and former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Bridgette Mabandla’s application to intervene in the constitutional damages litigation filed against the President and the government.The Mbeki and Mabandla application is expected to be heard by the Pretoria High court next week Monday. The applicants are seeking constitutional damages for the political suppression of apartheid-era cases that were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Speaking…

The current Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Mosotho Moepya said since he joined the IEC in 1998, he believes his experience spanning over 18 years must come as a motivation to appoint him to return as the commissioner. Moepya said they have contributed immensely to the formation of the political party funding and conducts by-elections almost by-weekly unlike before. He was responding to questions from a panel during the interview for three Electoral Commission Commissioner vacancies held in Midrand. The interviewing panel, chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, began its first leg of interviews for 11 candidates including…

The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) leader, Ace Magashule has criticised the ANC for selectively applying the step-aside rule. He said that the ANC was quick to force them to ‘step aside’ but it is failing to enforce the same rules on other members like Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who has since been put on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Magashule, who led the party as Secretary General, was addressing the media in Bloemfontein, on the sidelines of ACT National Council meeting. “I think this case is not just hearsay, it is not just whistleblowing, I think Lieutenant General Nhlanhla…

The African National Congress (ANC) councillors at the Lichtenburg based-Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West have officially appealed the party’s Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) decision to expel two of them while imposing a R30 000 fine on eight other councillors.The decision was announced on Wednesday, by the PDC Chairperson Professor Vuyo Peach that the former mayor and the council speaker Mazwi Morori and Jairos Modisakeng respectively, have been expelled from the party with immediate effect. Other affected councillors are Aaron Motloung, Koos Rabeng, Shoes Maxhongo, Manti Motsepo, Dolph Ngake, Tebogo Mere, Sibusiso Thamaga, as well as Bafana Nkutha. Speaking to…

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has congratulated 89 of its officials who have successfully completed the Senior Management Development Programme at the Stellenbosch University. The entity together with the institution held a graduation ceremony in Pretoria where Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi delivered a keynote address. The SIU said that the course was a result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that it had entered with the university to build capacity. The entity’s National spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told YOU FM Newshour that they signed the similar MoU’s with several institutions of higher learning to create a pool of…