The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is gearing up for a massive strike in response to Seriti Resources' plans to retrench over 1,000 workers. This decision, driven by unsustainable operations at the Middelburg and Klipspruit mines has sparked outrage among NUM members, who represent 3,000 Seriti employees. The union accuses the coal mining company of replacing permanent workers with contractors, a move they vehemently oppose. Elvis Presslin spoke to Malekutu Motubatse, NUM Highveld region chairperson in Mpumalanga, to shed more light on this contentious issue

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is gearing up for a massive strike in response to Seriti Resources' plans to retrench over 1,000 workers. This decision, driven by unsustainable operations at the Middelburg and Klipspruit mines has sparked outrage among NUM members, who represent 3,000 Seriti employees. The union accuses the coal mining company of replacing permanent workers with contractors, a move they vehemently oppose. Elvis Presslin spoke to Malekutu Motubatse, NUM Highveld region chairperson in Mpumalanga, to shed more light on this contentious issue

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NUM gears up for a massive strike at Seriti Resources

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

SECTION27 is raising urgent concerns over the looming eviction of the Talisman Foundation, a long-standing mental healthcare facility in Johannesburg that houses around 200 vulnerable residents. After more than two decades at its current premises, the foundation has been given notice to vacate by next month, sparking fears of a humanitarian crisis, drawing comparisons to the Life Esidimeni tragedy, raising alarm about the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents, many of whom are elderly and have lived at the facility for years. We spoke to Asiphe Funda, an Attorney at SECTION27.

SECTION27 is raising urgent concerns over the looming eviction of the Talisman Foundation, a long-standing mental healthcare facility in Johannesburg that houses around 200 vulnerable residents. After more than two decades at its current premises, the foundation has been given notice to vacate by next month, sparking fears of a humanitarian crisis, drawing comparisons to the Life Esidimeni tragedy, raising alarm about the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents, many of whom are elderly and have lived at the facility for years. We spoke to Asiphe Funda, an Attorney at SECTION27.

SECTION27 concerned about the looming eviction of the Talisman Foundation mental healthcare facility in Johannesburg

The ANC Women's League has welcomed the Judicial Service Commission's decision to upgrade the sanction against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge from misconduct to gross misconduct. The move places the judge in the realm of possible impeachment. In its report released yesterday (Thursday), the JSC said it does not endorse the Tribunal's finding that there was no sexual harassment. The Commission added that the Tribunal failed to apply the appropriate standard in assessing the question. We spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy officer at Judges Matter

The ANC Women's League has welcomed the Judicial Service Commission's decision to upgrade the sanction against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge from misconduct to gross misconduct. The move places the judge in the realm of possible impeachment. In its report released yesterday (Thursday), the JSC said it does not endorse the Tribunal's finding that there was no sexual harassment. The Commission added that the Tribunal failed to apply the appropriate standard in assessing the question. We spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy officer at Judges Matter

Judges Matter weighs in on the JSC’s decision to upgrade the sanction against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge from misconduct to gross misconduct

NUM gears up for a massive strike at Seriti Resources

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