Government recently released a draft of new picketing rules for public comment. These new rules, alongside the 2017 amendments to the Labour Relations Act are intended to change the process through which trade unions can embark on protected strike action.
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Stricter action is expected, but why will changes to the picketing rules in South Africa pose a threat to strikes
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South-African transport officials were wined and dined in China by executives of an electric bus company that was “irregularly” awarded a R286m tender months later
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Cape Town transport officials were wined and dined in China by executives of an electric bus company that was “irregularly” awarded a R286m tender months later. On Thursday‚ councillors who have studied a 2‚000-page forensic report by law firm Bowman Gilfillan will have to decide whether to take disciplinary action against mayoral committee member for..
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And so your sin’s will catch-up with you – Vrede Dairy Farm intended beneficiary found dead
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The failed dairy project saw around a R100-million meant for poor farmers – being siphoned off by Gupta associates and Free State officials.
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What’s happening in this country of ours – Looks like you can kiss your gun goodbye…
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Self-defence, the protection of another person or the protection of property will no longer be valid reasons for owning a firearm, and guns will have to be handed in.
A 2017 version of the draft Firearms Control Act is floating around the halls of the safety and security ministry and, if passed, will make life a lot harder for those wanting to purchase or continue to own a firearm for self-defence.
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Ace Magashule ‘gives away’ Pierneef painting worth more than R6m
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The Hawks are investigating the alleged theft earlier this year of a painting by South African landscape master JH Pierneef from the office of Ace Magashule while he was still the premier of the Free State, the Daily Maverick reported on Monday. The painting, apparently worth between R6m and R8m, was placed among Magashule’s personal..
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Over indebt consumers will now have to fork out even more for electricity – Cash strapped Eskom applies for 15% tariff increase
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Eskom has asked the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) for a 15% tariff increase for the next three years, beginning 2019-2020, the utility announced on Friday. While Nersa, which will hold public hearings and evaluate the application, seldom grants Eskom its full request, Eskom’s application indicates that double-digit electricity increases will very likely continue..
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How on earth did one of Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini’s 27 children scored a low cost government house?
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How the Zulu king’s daughter qualified for low cost government housing is currently under scrutiny. The building was reportedly meant as a “show” house for a R64 million project that will see 1,000 poor people benefit from accommodation equipped with two bedrooms, an open-plan lounge and kitchen, a bathroom and an outside water tank.
Two senior sources involved in the housing scheme told Sunday Times that 28-year-old princess Nqobangothando Zulu has become the project’s first beneficiary after receiving one of the houses, each of which costs almost R130,000.
This has led to questions, as the houses are meant for married people or people with dependants, and the princess herself is still a dependant.
Royal spokesperson Thulani Zulu claims he has not heard of the princess receiving the house.
He said the building was on the palace grounds so that the king could keep an eye on the quality of the project, which he hoped would be of better quality than m
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No wonder cops are no longer trusted – Law enforcer rapes 14-year old girl
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A Warrant Officer from the Public Order Policing (POPS) based in Potchefstroom has been accused of allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. He was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning. It is believed that two police officers picked up four girls in a police Nyala in Tshing, Ventersdorp. The..
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Disturbing how 800 firearms were lost or stolen from police officers, as well as 18 000 firearms from public sector that just disappeared into thin air
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It is quite alarming to find out that there is steady increase in the number of unlicensed firearms in circulation, as well as their use in violent crimes. On Monday, Francois Beukman, chairman of the parliamentary portfolio committee on police, expressed serious concerns about violent crimes committed with firearms that may have been unlicensed and..
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Couple badly assaulted for two mobile phones, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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According to Mooirivier Beskerming, six armed suspects, armed with hand guns, knifes and other tools, entered the premises in Ngenya street, Baillie Park on 20 October 2018. The suspects gained access through a window (which they forced open) and surprised (the sleeping) victims. Both victims, Albert John and Nanna Viviers, were badly assaulted and sustained..
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Another gruesome farm attack – female victim attacked with machete, Machadodorp
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A farm attack took place on 21 October 2018 at about 01:30, in the Machadodorp area, Mpumalanga. A female victim was attacked by five suspects. She was attacked using a machete (panga) after which she was tied up. A white Toyota Hilux was taken by the suspects. The vehicle has been recovered. There is no..
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Thank you ANC-regime! – South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate of any other country in the world
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According to a report published by The Economist’s Pocket World in Figures, South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate of any other country in the world. While South Africa’s dismal unemployment rate across the board has remained a cause for great concern, the statistics revealed in Pocket World put the country’s youth unemployment rate..
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Do the ruling communist ANC government actually think that by removing guns will stop crime in South Africa?
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The ruling communist ANC government in South Africa wants to disarm the public meaning … the government wants to ban self-defence guns! South Africa is an extremely dangerous country to live because of severe crime and an incompetent police service. On average 57 people are murdered in South Africa every day, and the murder rate..
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A TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN BRAIN TEASER – how are they going to spin the VBS bank debacle in such a way that the white man is to blame for all of this?
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Black people in South Africa are poor, uneducated and unemployed. The EFF says it is because of “white monopoly capital”. The ANC says it is the result of “apartheid”. Mmusi Maimane of the DA blames “White privilege” – all just variants of the same thing: Blame the 8% politically powerless white minority. So, now to..
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Department Of Home Affairs In Hot Water Over Unpaid R794m It Company Invoice
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‘The Star’ newspaper is reporting that Double Ring Trading was owed R67m by the department back in 2009, but the amount has now increased to R794 million, which liquidators are trying to retrieve. The Home Affairs Department has confirmed it has been subpoenaed to appear in court about an unpaid invoice to an IT company..
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