Pilots at South African Airways, SAA are threatening to down tools today, potentially grounding flights and disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. The strike, which could have far-reaching consequences for the already beleaguered airline, is over a dispute regarding wages and working conditions. Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Aviation Expert Guy Leitch about where the strike stems from and its potential impact on passengers

Pilots at South African Airways, SAA are threatening to down tools today, potentially grounding flights and disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. The strike, which could have far-reaching consequences for the already beleaguered airline, is over a dispute regarding wages and working conditions. Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Aviation Expert Guy Leitch about where the strike stems from and its potential impact on passengers

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SAA pilots threaten strike action

The Public Servants Association, PSA is calling for urgent intervention after a Grade-1 learner nearly fell into an open pit-toilet at Mogogelo Primary School in North West. The union says the incident highlights systemic failures in providing safe sanitation in schools. The PSA is demanding that the Premier and education officials take immediate action to address the infrastructure crisis.For more we are joined on the line by PSA Labour Relations Officer in North West, Nceba Baardman

The Public Servants Association, PSA is calling for urgent intervention after a Grade-1 learner nearly fell into an open pit-toilet at Mogogelo Primary School in North West. The union says the incident highlights systemic failures in providing safe sanitation in schools. The PSA is demanding that the Premier and education officials take immediate action to address the infrastructure crisis.For more we are joined on the line by PSA Labour Relations Officer in North West, Nceba Baardman

A Grade-1 learner nearly fell into an open pit-toilet at Mogogelo Primary School

South Africa's low-cost airline FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices, citing a sharp increase in global jet fuel costs. The airline says the measure is necessary to manage rising operating expenses while continuing to offer affordable travel. We're joined now by Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair...

South Africa's low-cost airline FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices, citing a sharp increase in global jet fuel costs. The airline says the measure is necessary to manage rising operating expenses while continuing to offer affordable travel. We're joined now by Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair...

FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices, citing a sharp increase in global jet fuel costs

Defend Our Democracy says President Cyril Ramaphosa's attempt to remove Justice Sisi Khampepe from the TRC Prosecutions Commission raises serious concerns about judicial independence. The movement views the move as an effort to derail the Commission's investigation into apartheid-era crimes. The commission's work is far advanced, with several weeks of hearings already held. The group is demanding President Ramaphosa to respect the Commission's independence. Here is the Chairperson of Defend Our Democracy, Rosalie Manning

Defend Our Democracy says President Cyril Ramaphosa's attempt to remove Justice Sisi Khampepe from the TRC Prosecutions Commission raises serious concerns about judicial independence. The movement views the move as an effort to derail the Commission's investigation into apartheid-era crimes. The commission's work is far advanced, with several weeks of hearings already held. The group is demanding President Ramaphosa to respect the Commission's independence. Here is the Chairperson of Defend Our Democracy, Rosalie Manning

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