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CCMA closes doors to Covid-19
The statutory body mandated to deal with workplace disputes released an urgent directive postponing all matters set down to be heard between March 18 and April 14
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
Unions up the ante in talks
The platinum sector wage negotiations are seeing a mixed bag of demands and counter-offers
It’s mayday for unions as May Day turnout disappoints
At best the rally was a sad reminder of just how badly the battle for control of the governing party have decimated the ANC’s alliance partner.
Mboweni to deliver budget in the face of massive debt and blackouts
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is under pressure to bail out the state power utility Eskom — along with its $30-billion mountain of debt
Freedom fighter and trade unionist Eric Mtshali dies
This remarkable veteran helped to build the trade union movement even while in exile
Cosatu must introspect and fix itself, fast
The labour federation is a victim of the impasse in the grand post-apartheid South African project
Thuma mina: Unions unmoved by president’s challenge
'All the problems of unemployment and inequality are all getting worse since President Ramaphosa took over'
Samwu’s term of office extension faces opposition from members
Members of the trade union intend to challenge the amendment of the union's constitution to extend the term of office for leaders
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Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
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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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
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
