Pilots affiliated to the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA) and the National Transport Movement Pilots Forum have downed tools on a wage dispute. This is a nationwide strike action with the workers demanding a 15% wage increase coupled with benefits while SAA is offering 8%.The strike action comes at a peak festive season likely to affect flights. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Reporter, Katlego Legodi joins 

Pilots affiliated to the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA) and the National Transport Movement Pilots Forum have downed tools on a wage dispute. This is a nationwide strike action with the workers demanding a 15% wage increase coupled with benefits while SAA is offering 8%.The strike action comes at a peak festive season likely to affect flights. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Reporter, Katlego Legodi joins

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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. 

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

 South African Airways pilot wage strike takes off as negotiation talks grind to a halt

Miners who are still underground at a Stilfontein Mine in North West have reportedly resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. This according to a chilling letter that surfaced on Christmas Eve. The desperate miners claim that many of their colleagues from shaft 10 have also mysteriously disappeared while trying to escape. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sabelo Mnguni, National Administrator of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Spokesperson for the Stilfontein Crisis Committee.

Miners who are still underground at a Stilfontein Mine in North West have reportedly resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. This according to a chilling letter that surfaced on Christmas Eve. The desperate miners claim that many of their colleagues from shaft 10 have also mysteriously disappeared while trying to escape. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sabelo Mnguni, National Administrator of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Spokesperson for the Stilfontein Crisis Committee.

"People are desperate to resurface, hence they are using dangerous methods"- Stilfontein Crisis Committee Spokesperson describes alleged plight of Stilfontein Zama Zamas

As most South Africans prepare to ring in the new year, two communities left devastated following two drowning incidents. Two devastating drowning incidents have marred the festive season. On Christmas Day, a child went missing while swimming with friends near the N2 Freeway, Swartkops River Bridge. Despite a swift response from emergency services, the child's body was recovered, and sadly, they were pronounced deceased. In a separate incident, a 53-year-old fisherman was found deceased on rocks along the shoreline at Seaview, Gqeberha. Elvis Presslin spoke to Andrew Ingram, Drowning Prevention Manager at the National Sea Rescue Institute

As most South Africans prepare to ring in the new year, two communities left devastated following two drowning incidents. Two devastating drowning incidents have marred the festive season. On Christmas Day, a child went missing while swimming with friends near the N2 Freeway, Swartkops River Bridge. Despite a swift response from emergency services, the child's body was recovered, and sadly, they were pronounced deceased. In a separate incident, a 53-year-old fisherman was found deceased on rocks along the shoreline at Seaview, Gqeberha. Elvis Presslin spoke to Andrew Ingram, Drowning Prevention Manager at the National Sea Rescue Institute

Eastern Cape child among 2 people confirmed to have drown as the festive season gets underway

Operations to process pedestrians and small vehicles is continuing without major challenges at the Lebombo Border Post, in Mpumalanga amid sporadic protests in Mozambique. The processing of trucks has been brought to a complete halt for safety reasons. Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato says travellers using this port of entry significantly declined on Christmas Eve. Elvis Presslin spoke to by Deputy Commissioner at the Border Management Authority, Jane Thupana

Operations to process pedestrians and small vehicles is continuing without major challenges at the Lebombo Border Post, in Mpumalanga amid sporadic protests in Mozambique. The processing of trucks has been brought to a complete halt for safety reasons. Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato says travellers using this port of entry significantly declined on Christmas Eve. Elvis Presslin spoke to by Deputy Commissioner at the Border Management Authority, Jane Thupana

South African Airways pilot wage strike takes off as negotiation talks grind to a halt

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