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

Newly formed Born To Win Party hits the streets of Polokwane campaigning to win over voters.
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Phahlane says charges against him, provisionally withdrawn by IDAC were concocted.
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Mozambican human rights champion Professor Adriano Nuvungo issues an urgent open letter to President Daniel Chapo challenging a controversial funding pact with the United States
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