Tensions between Public Service Unions and government continue to rise as unions embark on countrywide mass pickets. The unions are demonstrating their frustration at government's unilateral decision to offer workers a 3 percent salary increase. This follows the collapse of wage negotiations last week as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stuck to his guns in his Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement stating that government's current offer is in the best interest of both the fiscus and workers. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Phumzile Mlangeni and began by asking if the workers came out in their numbers to picket 

Tensions between Public Service Unions and government continue to rise as unions embark on countrywide mass pickets. The unions are demonstrating their frustration at government's unilateral decision to offer workers a 3 percent salary increase. This follows the collapse of wage negotiations last week as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stuck to his guns in his Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement stating that government's current offer is in the best interest of both the fiscus and workers. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Phumzile Mlangeni and began by asking if the workers came out in their numbers to picket

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

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Public sector workers begin countrywide pickets amid wage negotiation deadlock

AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu is making it clear that his ambitions for South African football could mean the end of his time at the Durban club. Zungu is a candidate for the SAFA presidency — and says that if he wins the election, he will step down as AmaZulu boss. He says the two roles would create a conflict of interest, and that the national football body would have to become his sole focus.SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu is making it clear that his ambitions for South African football could mean the end of his time at the Durban club. Zungu is a candidate for the SAFA presidency &mdash; and says that if he wins the election, he will step down as AmaZulu boss.&nbsp;He says the two roles would create a conflict of interest, and that the national football body would have to become his sole focus.SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more&nbsp;

Zungu hints at possible AmaZulu departure

Former Justice Minister Dr Penuel Maduna says South Africans had to engage among themselves to shape their own future, a process that eventually led to the establishment of CODESA. Maduna is testifying at the TRC cases inquiry. He says following Nelson Mandela's release on 11 February 1990, various groups began engaging to find a peaceful way forward after much violence in the country under apartheid. Maduna disputes claims that former President Thabo Mbeki appointed someone to coordinate these discussions, saying they instead approached various political leaders and groups directly to facilitate meetings. 

Former Justice Minister Dr Penuel Maduna says South Africans had to engage among themselves to shape their own future, a process that eventually led to the establishment of CODESA. Maduna is testifying at the TRC cases inquiry. He says following Nelson Mandela's release on 11 February 1990, various groups began engaging to find a peaceful way forward after much violence in the country under apartheid. Maduna disputes claims that former President Thabo Mbeki appointed someone to coordinate these discussions, saying they instead approached various political leaders and groups directly to facilitate meetings.&nbsp;

Former Minister says CODESA shaped South Africa’s future at TRC inquiry 

Despite having some of its candidates not accepted due to what it calls IEC glitch, the ANC says almost 97 percent of its members are ready to contest elections. Currently councilor candidates from 45 political parties including the ANC were not loaded onto the IEC system on its 28 August deadline. But at the last count, the ANC loaded over nine thousand candidates with some candidates in six councils including Mangaung, Umshwathi, Sundays River Valley and Walter Sisulu not allowed. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg earlier today, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says although the numbers are few, they have a substantial numbers of their members allowed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze....

Despite having some of its candidates not accepted due to what it calls IEC glitch, the ANC says almost 97 percent of its members are ready to contest elections. Currently councilor candidates from 45 political parties including the ANC were not loaded onto the IEC system on its 28 August deadline. But at the last count, the ANC loaded over nine thousand candidates with some candidates in six councils including Mangaung, Umshwathi, Sundays River Valley and Walter Sisulu not allowed. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg earlier today, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says although the numbers are few, they have a substantial numbers of their members allowed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze....

Public sector workers begin countrywide pickets amid wage negotiation deadlock

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