The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has given
notice with effect from 14 November that it is going on strike after ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) announced that it will be retrenching 107 workers from Coke Making Battery. Phakamile, Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA Spokesperson speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the intention of the strike.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has given notice with effect from 14 November that it is going on strike after ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) announced that it will be retrenching 107 workers from Coke Making Battery. Phakamile, Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA Spokesperson speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the intention of the strike.

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NUMSA Strikes to ArcelorMittal decision to retrench 107 employees ahead of the festive season

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Hundreds of illegal miners in the North West have resurfaced in recent days and have been apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and members of the South African National Defence Force. Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson speak to POWER Breakfast on operation Vala Umgodi which has prohibited communities in and near these abandoned mining shifts in Orkney from sending food boxes, water, and other needs to these illegal miners.

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Mervyn Cirota, The Democratic Alliance’s provincial shadow MEC for human settlements speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the Department of Human Settlements being unable to trace the details of ghost housing projects dating back to 2008.The housing projects are listed as having been blocked, but all have been abandoned or indefinitely suspended after being approved.

Mervyn Cirota, The Democratic Alliance’s provincial shadow MEC for human settlements speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the Department of Human Settlements being unable to trace the details of ghost housing projects dating back to 2008.The housing projects are listed as having been blocked, but all have been abandoned or indefinitely suspended after being approved.

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Al Jama-ah councillor and former Johannesburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda is demanding to be re-appointed as MMC of Community Development. Gwamanda was fired over the weekend by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero after he was arrested for fraud. Spokesperson for Gwamanda Anisa Mazimpaka speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on concerns over Gwamanda’s dismissal.

Al Jama-ah councillor and former Johannesburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda is demanding to be re-appointed as MMC of Community Development. Gwamanda was fired over the weekend by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero after he was arrested for fraud. Spokesperson for Gwamanda Anisa Mazimpaka speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on concerns over Gwamanda’s dismissal.

NUMSA Strikes to ArcelorMittal decision to retrench 107 employees ahead of the festive season

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