Seriti Coal Mine plans to retrench over 1000 workers due to commercial sustainability issues, however labour union AMCU is having none of it. The mine cites uncompetitive unit costs, freight rail inefficiencies, and coal market volatility as the reasons behind this decision. However, AMCU President Jospeh Mathunjwa is gearing up for a fight, stating that AMCU does not support retrenchments and will chart a way forward to protect its members' interests....

Seriti Coal Mine plans to retrench over 1000 workers due to commercial sustainability issues, however labour union AMCU is having none of it. The mine cites uncompetitive unit costs, freight rail inefficiencies, and coal market volatility as the reasons behind this decision. However, AMCU President Jospeh Mathunjwa is gearing up for a fight, stating that AMCU does not support retrenchments and will chart a way forward to protect its members' interests....

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AMCU vows to fight planned retrenchments at SERITI coal mine

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The SABC has cancelled Face the Nation, citing cost and scheduling changes. The move follows allegations of censorship and political interference, which the SABC and Presidency deny. The ANC equally rejects claims that it tried to influence programming at the public broadcaster. Elvis Presslin spoke to Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya&nbsp;

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The Public Servants Association, PSA has slammed the North West Education Department for downplaying a massive R100 million ghost-employee payroll scandal an isolated incident. Auditor-General findings point to alleged deep systemic failures and negligence in the department's financial controls. The Union is demanding full accountability and wants both the Head of Department and CFO to step down immediately. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nceba Baardman, Public Servants Association, PSA, North West Labour Relations Officer

The Public Servants Association, PSA has slammed the North West Education Department for downplaying a massive R100 million ghost-employee payroll scandal an isolated incident. Auditor-General findings point to alleged deep systemic failures and negligence in the department's financial controls. The Union is demanding full accountability and wants both the Head of Department and CFO to step down immediately. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nceba Baardman, Public Servants Association, PSA, North West Labour Relations Officer

R100m NW Edu Ghost Workers Scandal Not Isolated - PSA

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AMCU vows to fight planned retrenchments at SERITI coal mine

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