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Leading the stakes on inflationary wage increase proposal is the National Union of Mineworkers which has tabled wage demands of more than 60% with the Chamber of Mines
Leading the stakes on inflationary wage increase proposal is the National Union of Mineworkers which has tabled wage demands of more than 60% with the Chamber of Mines ( )

Companies warn of job cuts as unions table inflationary wage demands

Companies are warning that they might be forced to cut jobs if trade unions do not moderate their wage demands.

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Mineworkers have been on an unprotected strike for the past week.
Workers shot after N West mine confrontation
Tuesday 21 May 2013 13:24
Vuyo Mbuli remembered in Parliament
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:27
Minister Molewa refutes claims of SA water running out
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:15
Mineworkers have been on an unprotected strike for the past week.
Workers shot after N West mine confrontation
Tuesday 21 May 2013 13:24
Vuyo Mbuli remembered in Parliament
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:27
Minister Molewa refutes claims of SA water running out
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:15
Justice Minister, Jeff Radebe said that the Waterkloof Military Base, which the Gupta family used to land their private jet, is not a National Key Point.
Govt under pressure to release National Key Points list
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:05
Church's position on e-tolls applauded
Tuesday 21 May 2013 12:00
Striking Mercedes Benz workers say if their 20% across the board wage increase demands are not met, they will have no option but to go to the streets
Wildcat strike at Mercedes SA plant ends
Tuesday 21 May 2013 11:59

Initiation schools face closure

The Mpumalanga provincial government is to consider closing the initiation schools where 27 boys have died this month.

Employees fired after sanitary protest

Cape Town cleaning company, Sanicare, has fired their whole workforce, after several protests regarding lack of sanitary removal services.

Mbuli hailed for linguistic excellency

Vuyo Mbuli's former high school teacher has described him as a linguistic professional who excelled in English at school.

South Africa

The Western Cape High Court has also instructed Sanral not to proceed with the Cape tolling process, pending the review of the process later this year
Cape Town triumphs over obtaining N1/N2 toll documents

Tuesday 21 May 2013 14:21

The City of Cape Town has succeeded in its attempt to force the Sanral to provide it with all documents in its possession regarding proposed tolling of the of N-1 and N-2 freeways.

Africa

The White House earlier announced that President Obama and First Lady Michelle would travel to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania
Obama visit set to improve ties with Africa

Tuesday 21 May 2013 07:20

The White House says President Barack Obama will reinforce the importance the United States places on growing ties with countries in Sub-Sahara Africa during a visit to the region next month.

World

Actor Idris Elba will potray Nelson Mandela in the movie.
Mandela movie set for year-end release

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:43

The producers of the upcoming epic film, "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", have begun promoting the autobiographical movie about the former statesman's life, abroad.

Politics

KZN ANC member threatens to boycott by-election

Monday 20 May 2013 20:22

Hundreds of ANC members from ten tribal areas in KwaXimba west of Durban are threatening to boycott an upcoming by-election following divisions within the party.

Business

Leading the stakes on inflationary wage increase proposal is the National Union of Mineworkers which has tabled wage demands of more than 60% with the Chamber of Mines
Companies warn of job cuts as unions table inflationary wage demands

Tuesday 21 May 2013 14:14

Companies are warning that they might be forced to cut jobs if trade unions do not moderate their wage demands.

Science

Apple, Congress spar ahead of Tuesday hearing

Tuesday 21 May 2013 10:50

Using an unusual global tax structure, Apple Inc has kept billions of dollars in profits in Irish subsidiaries to pay little or no taxes to any government...

Lifestyle

Palestinian film breaks new ground at Cannes

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:51

A tragic love story between two Palestinians living under Israeli occupation received a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival on Monday...

Sport

In 2014 Brazil will host the World Cup for the first time since 1950.
Organisers admit to problems at Confed cup stadium

Tuesday 21 May 2013 06:16

Brazilian organizers acknowledge there were setbacks in the inauguration of the stadium which will host the opener of the Confederations Cup.

Opinion

Low Expectations from Lower Education?

Tuesday 21 May 2013 07:04

Glenn Ashton writes that we cannot simply hand over our children to a faceless education system; we all bear a collective responsibility to improve the learning environment.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. The World Economic Forum took place in Cape Town on May 8. Check it out here and other headline events.

Headline Events 2013

Celebrating meaningful days

Check out our coverage on National Days celebrated throughout the year in South Africa. Freedom Day was celebrated on April 27, Check it out here and more.

SA celebrates 7 national days

Stop the Abuse

Rape and sexual violence is a huge problem in South Africa with thousands of rapes reported every day. Why is our society so violent? Are we desensitised to violent crimes against women and children.

Stop the Abuse

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The latest Special Assignment, Fokus, Interface and Cutting Edge programmes. Video now available.

SABC TV News Current Affairs

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