COSATU Calls on Government to Scrap R372m Defence Force Day Parade Budget

COSATU is calling on government to scrap the R372 million budget for the Defence Force Day parade in Thohoyandou. The union says the spending is a "grotesque waste of funds" that could address pressing needs in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). COSATU is citing struggles in the SANDF, including budget cuts, mismanagement and poor conditions for soldiers, such as deteriorating barracks and reduced meals. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

COSATU Calls on Government to Scrap R372m Defence Force Day Parade Budget
COSATU is calling on government to scrap the R372 million budget for the Defence Force Day parade in Thohoyandou. The union says the spending is a "grotesque waste of funds" that could address pressing needs in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). COSATU is citing struggles in the SANDF, including budget cuts, mismanagement and poor conditions for soldiers, such as deteriorating barracks and reduced meals. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

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COSATU Calls on Government to Scrap R372m Defence Force Day Parade Budget

The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) is condemning SASKO's ongoing retrenchments and closure of distribution and despatch units across South Africa. The union says SASKO has closed several depots, retrenching around 661 workers in the past year, mainly FAWU members. FAWU claims this is part of a deliberate pattern of union-bashing, targeting FAWU strongholds. The union is calling for government action, urging the state to acquire SASKO and place it under democratic control and worker management. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dominique Martin, Spokesperson for the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU)

The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) is condemning SASKO's ongoing retrenchments and closure of distribution and despatch units across South Africa. The union says SASKO has closed several depots, retrenching around 661 workers in the past year, mainly FAWU members. FAWU claims this is part of a deliberate pattern of union-bashing, targeting FAWU strongholds. The union is calling for government action, urging the state to acquire SASKO and place it under democratic control and worker management. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dominique Martin, Spokesperson for the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU)

FAWU Condemns SASKO Retrenchments Across South Africa

Prepaid mobile users in South Africa are set to get more value from their data bundles. The communications regulator, ICASA, has introduced new rules forcing network operators to let unused data roll over at least once when a bundle expires. From January 23 next year 2027, companies must automatically carry over remaining data on the same terms as the original purchase, with older bundles used first. ICASA says the current practice of letting data and airtime vanish is unfair and exploitative. The EFF has welcomed the move, calling it a win from their push for better consumer protections. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo

Prepaid mobile users in South Africa are set to get more value from their data bundles. The communications regulator, ICASA, has introduced new rules forcing network operators to let unused data roll over at least once when a bundle expires. From January 23 next year 2027, companies must automatically carry over remaining data on the same terms as the original purchase, with older bundles used first. ICASA says the current practice of letting data and airtime vanish is unfair and exploitative. The EFF has welcomed the move, calling it a win from their push for better consumer protections. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo

Good News for Prepaid Users: More Value on Data Bundles

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has dismissed reports of plans to expropriate communal land in Limpopo's Masia area for private interests. The department says a visit to the Matsila Development Trust area was to discuss rural development initiatives and stalled projects, following an invitation from Chief Matsila. The clarification comes after the Masia Traditional Authority accused Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso of trying to take communal land. The community has reportedly been seeking clarity on unexplained investments, with no response, as they struggle to recover from recent floods. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Livhuwani Matsila, of the Matsila Royal Family

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has dismissed reports of plans to expropriate communal land in Limpopo's Masia area for private interests. The department says a visit to the Matsila Development Trust area was to discuss rural development initiatives and stalled projects, following an invitation from Chief Matsila. The clarification comes after the Masia Traditional Authority accused Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso of trying to take communal land. The community has reportedly been seeking clarity on unexplained investments, with no response, as they struggle to recover from recent floods. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Livhuwani Matsila, of the Matsila Royal Family

COSATU Calls on Government to Scrap R372m Defence Force Day Parade Budget

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