The National Union of Mineworkers is calling on Glencore and Samancor to stop looming job cuts and negotiate constructively. This follows Glencore's confirmation that it has triggered a Section 189 retrenchment process under the Labour Relations Act, effective from September 1st. The move impacts Boshoek and Wonderkop Smelters in Rustenburg, Rhovan Vanadium near Bethanie and the Carbon Division in Emalahleni. NUM has slammed the retrenchment plans as premature, disingenuous and deeply concerning for workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lefty Mashego, Num's Chief Negotiator

The National Union of Mineworkers is calling on Glencore and Samancor to stop looming job cuts and negotiate constructively. This follows Glencore's confirmation that it has triggered a Section 189 retrenchment process under the Labour Relations Act, effective from September 1st. The move impacts Boshoek and Wonderkop Smelters in Rustenburg, Rhovan Vanadium near Bethanie and the Carbon Division in Emalahleni. NUM has slammed the retrenchment plans as premature, disingenuous and deeply concerning for workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lefty Mashego, Num's Chief Negotiator

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NUM calls for stop to job cuts at Glencore and Samancor

South Africa's fight against gender-based violence and femicide is back under scrutiny over who gets a seat at the table. The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has raised concerns after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new National Council on GBVF, saying organised labour was completely left out. The federation argues trade unions deal daily with workplace harassment and abuse and their exclusion weakens the whole-of-society response. We're joined now by SAFTU Deputy General Secretary, Nontembeko Luzipho, for more

South Africa's fight against gender-based violence and femicide is back under scrutiny over who gets a seat at the table. The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has raised concerns after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new National Council on GBVF, saying organised labour was completely left out. The federation argues trade unions deal daily with workplace harassment and abuse and their exclusion weakens the whole-of-society response. We're joined now by SAFTU Deputy General Secretary, Nontembeko Luzipho, for more

SAFTU raise concerns over the newly announced National Council on GBVT

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has set aside the suspension of Public Investment Corporation CEO Patrick Dlamini, ruling it was unlawful and invalid. The judgement found the former PIC board acted without Ministerial and Cabinet approval and costs were awarded against the asset manager. Dlamini's return comes as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says Treasury is reviewing the future of the PIC following the resignation of the board led by Deputy Minister David Masondo. The PIC manages more than 3-trillion-rand in government employees' pension funds. For reaction we're joined by Mr. Claude Naiker, Assistant General Manager for the Public Servants Association, PSA

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has set aside the suspension of Public Investment Corporation CEO Patrick Dlamini, ruling it was unlawful and invalid. The judgement found the former PIC board acted without Ministerial and Cabinet approval and costs were awarded against the asset manager. Dlamini's return comes as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says Treasury is reviewing the future of the PIC following the resignation of the board led by Deputy Minister David Masondo. The PIC manages more than 3-trillion-rand in government employees' pension funds. For reaction we're joined by Mr. Claude Naiker, Assistant General Manager for the Public Servants Association, PSA

PSA says stability is their main concern at Public Investment Corporation 

MK Party president Jacob Zuma has announced a major leadership shake-up in the party. He has relieved Nkosinathi Nhleko as national chairperson, Dr. John Hlophe as first deputy president and Nomsa Dlamini as deputy secretary-general. Reverend Phakathi takes over as national chairperson while Zuma's son Duduzane is appointed first deputy president. The Strategic Presidential Team has also been dissolved and the Presidential Task Team reinstated as Zuma assumes tighter oversight of party structures and finances. For analysis on the reshuffle, we're now joined by KZN-Based Political Analyst, Thobani Zikalala

MK Party president Jacob Zuma has announced a major leadership shake-up in the party. He has relieved Nkosinathi Nhleko as national chairperson, Dr. John Hlophe as first deputy president and Nomsa Dlamini as deputy secretary-general. Reverend Phakathi takes over as national chairperson while Zuma's son Duduzane is appointed first deputy president. The Strategic Presidential Team has also been dissolved and the Presidential Task Team reinstated as Zuma assumes tighter oversight of party structures and finances. For analysis on the reshuffle, we're now joined by KZN-Based Political Analyst, Thobani Zikalala

NUM calls for stop to job cuts at Glencore and Samancor

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