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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has agreed to a 7.5% wage increase in the Tyre sector. The agreement was signed between the union and the New Tyre Manufacturing Employers Association (NTMEA). The association was represented by Bridgestone South Africa, Conti Tech Africa, Continental Tyres South Africa, Sumitumo Rubber South Africa and Goodyear South Africa and they represent at least 3200 workers in the bargaining forum. Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim said it was a three-year agreement starting from 1 July 2022 and expires on the 30th of June 2025. It applies to all workers in the…
Wage negotiations in the public sector have deadlocked with unions opting for individual dispute resolution processes. The Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) this week said it was inundated with enquiries from the media, public servants and the public at large on the public service wage negotiations as well as the impending strike action of the Public Servants Association (PSA). “The wage negotiations have deadlocked and parties opted to follow individual dispute resolution procedures to attempt to unlock the impasse. This has, unfortunately, been unsuccessful as parties could not find one another,” PSCBC General Secretary Frikkie De Bruin said in a…
The UN climate summit, COP27, began on Sunday in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together delegates from some 198 different nations, who will discuss lowering greenhouse gas emissions, switching to renewable energy, and raising money for environmental protection measures. Tuesday marks the third day of the the COP27 climate summit and the world leaders will return to the stage to make national speeches. The second day of national speeches will see statements by world leaders, including many from the African countries. Among the latter there are: President of Senegal Macky Sall, President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Democratic Republic…
Since Qatar’s summer weather is too extreme for football, the 2022 World Cup will be a Winter World Cup. It is the first time in the Middle East and only the second time in Asia that the tournament will be held. For the two most iconic names in the game’s history, one Cristiano Ronaldo and one Lionel Messi, it may be the last dance on the big stage. Off the pitch, hosts Qatar have been under scrutiny over several human rights violations and the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. Among all the criticisms and apprehensions, it remains to be seen…
In the wake of the pandemic, millions of people are working out at home as their primary form of exercise. There is no doubt that this trend will continue. While big gyms may be struggling right now, boutique fitness studios are thriving. Thanks to their small class sizes and personalized approach, these studios have weathered the storm better than their larger counterparts. A growing number of boutique studios are predicted to open across the country next year. Virtual fitness classes have been around for a while, but they took off thanks to the pandemic. And it looks like this trend…
As lunch or dinner approaches, loadshedding occurs at just the right time. You’ll have to pay for takeaway again if there’s no electricity, right? Don’t waste money. Rainbow Bean and Feta Buddha Bowl- Feeds 4 Ingredients: 1 tin of chickpeas 1 tin of 4 bean mix 1 small tin of small kernel corn A handful of crumbled feta cheese 1 large red onion, diced Pinch of black pepper 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons grated beetroot 1 sliced red pepper 1 handful chopped coriander Optional: Garnish with chopped Almonds for an extra crunch Method: Drain chickpeas, 4 bean mix and corn…
By Gomolemo Mothomogolo Residents of Zone one in Ga-Rankuwa want the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to repair the reservoir’s structural damage because they fear its water may be contaminated. A 66-year-old man from the area who did not want his name to be mentioned said he was worried. “We are pleading for assistance before the collapse of the house and injure people. The structural defects in these houses are caused by the water leaking and spilling in the yards. “The reservoir is damaged, and water is leaking. The municipality has committed to come and assess the damages, and we…
Mpho Galetshitse Residents of Ward 23 in Madibeng Local Municipality voted with heavy hearts on Monday, with the hope of a better life. Voters in this ward, which includes the town of Brits, complained about potholes, water shortages and general lack of service delivery in the area. The ANC has not had the most successful term after winning Madibeng municipality in 2016 as its councillors turned on each other, creating instability in the council. Opposition parties are hoping the divisions and poor record of service delivery will influence voter choices. Hundreds turned to vote at the voting station and IEC’s…
Mpho Galetshitse Residents of Ward 23 in Madibeng Local Municipality voted with heavy hearts on Monday after years of living without essential services including water shortages. They were hoping that their lives would change for the better after they had cast their votes for a party of their choice. The ANC has not had the most successful term after winning Madibeng municipality in 2016 as its councillors turned on each other, creating instability in the council. Opposition parties are hoping the divisions and poor record of service delivery will influence voter choices. Hundreds turned out to vote at voting stations…
South Africa remains on alert level 1 lockdown despite concerns about increasing COVID-19 infections that point to a looming 4th wave and the detection of a new variant of the novel coronavirus. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in a national address on Sunday night that the country will instead work harder to get more people vaccinated. This might even translate into mandatory vaccination, he said. “Government has set up a task team that will undertake broad consultations on making vaccination mandatory for specific activities and locations. The task team will report to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Vaccination chaired by the Deputy President, which…