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Fawu fires deputy general secretary. Again.
Moloko Phakedi plans to fight the decision. Again. The Food and Allied Workers Union says it will continue its inquiry into the R19-million written off in the union’s investment wing
Fawu members fight back in court
Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress
One strike and you’re out – registrar tells unions
A municipal workers’ union is the first to be sanctioned for not following the new rule when deciding whether to go on strike
Where will neoliberalism end?
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Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s general strike
Thousands of workers are expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for a one day strike as Saftu plans to make the country “ungovernable”
Saftu boasts a double victory over Lamberti’s Imperial resignation
Saftu has said this recent knock to Imperial should embolden workers to march on April 25
DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible
The DA said on Monday that it supported the broad idea of a minimum wage, but insisted a blanket implementation is not practical
Saftu threatens to make SA ‘ungovernable’
Unions marched on Parliament to declare that the state should implement a “living wage” instead of a R20 per hour rate for most workers in the country
Unions rise against national minimum wage and new strike action draft laws
Saftu was the first to submit an objection to the national minimum wage, which was meant to be implemented on May 1, but has since been postponed
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
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Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
