Retrenchments of about 5000 Post Office workers is still continuing. The South African Post Office's (SAPO's) joint business rescue practitioners have announced that attempts to secure funding from the Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) have failed. They lodged an application with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA) following discussions with unions in the hopes of delaying staff cuts. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union 

Retrenchments of about 5000 Post Office workers is still continuing. The South African Post Office's (SAPO's) joint business rescue practitioners have announced that attempts to secure funding from the Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) have failed. They lodged an application with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation &amp; Arbitration (CCMA) following discussions with unions in the hopes of delaying staff cuts. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union

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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.

Unions up in arms as South African Post Office forges ahead with retrenchments of thousands of workers

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News has launched Democracy 30, a programme dedicated to marking this historic milestone. As with any new democracy, South Africa's education system has faced several challenges in the last 30 years. The Eastern Cape is one of the provinces that have borne the brunt of the country's inability to provide equal education for all learners, particularly those in rural areas. Apart from teaching and learning obstacles, some under-resourced schools in that province continue to battle the triple threat of overcrowding in classrooms, poor infrastructure and a persistent lack of ablution facilities. SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku filed this report…

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News has launched Democracy 30, a programme dedicated to marking this historic milestone. As with any new democracy, South Africa's education system has faced several challenges in the last 30 years. The Eastern Cape is one of the provinces that have borne the brunt of the country's inability to provide equal education for all learners, particularly those in rural areas. Apart from teaching and learning obstacles, some under-resourced schools in that province continue to battle the triple threat of overcrowding in classrooms, poor infrastructure and a persistent lack of ablution facilities. SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku filed this report…

SABC News Democracy 30: A look at the litany of challenges facing the education system in the Eastern Cape province

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu is today attending a child malnutrition outreach program at OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape. This follows the widespread prevalence of malnutrition among children and coupled with complaints from the public on the same issue in the Eastern Cape. Zulu is also expected to hold community engagement over the closure of Post Offices and SASSA Paypoints, number of pensioners from rural areas complained about the closure of these services to access their grant as they have to travel long distances. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude in the Eastern Cape

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu is today attending a child malnutrition outreach program at OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape. This follows the widespread prevalence of malnutrition among children and coupled with complaints from the public on the same issue in the Eastern Cape. Zulu is also expected to hold community engagement over the closure of Post Offices and SASSA Paypoints, number of pensioners from rural areas complained about the closure of these services to access their grant as they have to travel long distances. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude in the Eastern Cape

Social Development Minister engages Eastern Cape community on a range of issues, including the closure of Post Offices and SASSA pay points

Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has advocated for the appointment of more judges as South Africa's courts are struggling to clear persistent case backlogs. Maya is being interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission(JSC) for the position of Chief Justice after President Cyril Ramaphosa nominated her earlier this year. She is the only candidate being interviewed for the position. The Deputy Chief Justice has occupied her current role for almost two years after her appointment in 2022. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Zoleka Qodashe.

Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has advocated for the appointment of more judges as South Africa's courts are struggling to clear persistent case backlogs. Maya is being interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission(JSC) for the position of Chief Justice after President Cyril Ramaphosa nominated her earlier this year. She is the only candidate being interviewed for the position. The Deputy Chief Justice has occupied her current role for almost two years after her appointment in 2022. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Zoleka Qodashe.

Unions up in arms as South African Post Office forges ahead with retrenchments of thousands of workers

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