MAIN STORY
Aurora directors’ application for leave to appeal heard tomorrow - Solidarity
By Inge Strydom
The application of Khulubuze Zuma, Zondwa Mandela and Thulani Ngubani, former directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems, for leave to appeal in the controversial Aurora case will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court today. The directors want to appeal against an earlier judgment in terms of which they are held liable for damages to the value of R1,7 billion.
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“We believe that the Aurora directors have no grounds for appeal against the judgment.”
STORY 1
DCS still doesn’t heed court’s ruling
By Inge Strydom
Trade union Solidarity this week gave the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Zack Modise, and the Director General of Labour, a final admonition to subject to scrutiny the affirmative action practices of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
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STORY 2
The days of central collective bargaining in the gold sector are numbered – Solidarity
By Inge Strydom
Trade union Solidarity this week warned that the latest happenings in this year’s wage negotiations in the gold industry signal the end of collective bargaining in this industry.
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STORY 3
Recruitment at Sasol, now is your chance
Good day, Solidarity members. Recruitment at Sasol will advertise in September 2015 in the newspapers Echo and Ridge Time for learnerships. (The intake will be in February 2016).
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STORY 4
CCMA swamped as job cut referrals rise sharply
In the last two years the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has seen a sharp rise in cases brought before it as businesses go into distress, and has warned of more job losses to come.
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STORY 5
Employer, how ethical is your conduct?
By Michelle Marnewick
To behave ethically means doing the right thing in the right way for the right reasons. Doing something for the right reasons is just as important as doing the right thing.
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STORY 6
Delayed parenting: How to avoid a financial bottleneck
There may be very good reasons to postpone starting a family, but it’s also important to consider the potential financial implications when you make this call, says Karin Muller, head of Growth Market Solutions at Sanlam.
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MAGAZINE
Have a look at the new edition of Solidarity Magazine.
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Magazine teaser
Marikana report fails to highlight tragedy could have been prevented
The Farlam Commission recently released a report on the Marikana massacre that occurred in 2012. Trade union Solidarity believes the Farlam Commission’s report on the Marikana incident doesn’t make the point that the tragedy could have been prevented. The Marikana massacre was preceded by unruly gatherings at which protesters carried dangerous weapons.
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AfriForum
SAPS delays removal of illegal power connections
By Esmarie Prinsloo
AfriForum has instructed their legal team to go ahead with a high court application to order the SAPS to guard staff of the Tshwane Metro Municipality when they remove illegal power connections in Sunway, Hartbeespoort. The civil rights organisation will also ask the court to force the SAPS to explain to the court why they’re not executing their constitutional duties.
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HELPENDE HAND
Silwerkroon: Outstanding service rewarded
The Silwerkroon award took Solidarity Helping Hand over the length and breadth of the country to identify South Africa’s top elderly person. Felicity Combrink (66), a Kroonstad pensioner, was the winner of 2015.
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RUBRIEKE:
BEDDRYFSBROKKIES
Task team formed to fight illegal mining violence
Gauteng’s abandoned gold mines often become a hot spot for illegal miners, accompanied by violent killings related to territorial control. After a recent incident the police established a task team in a bid to clamp down on the illegal mining.
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MY WORK
Working from home – is it possible?
By Francois Redelinghuys
This tendency is becoming increasingly popular. With the arrival of the internet and all the remarkable development in technology, it has become that much easier to do your job away from the office.
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MY HEALTH
Your baby’s movements during pregnancy
Feeling your little one twist, punch, kick, wriggle and hiccup is simply one of the biggest thrills you will experience during pregnancy. But foetal movement during pregnancy can also drive a mom-to-be insane with questions and doubts.
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ECONOMIC NEWS
A diagnosis is not a plan
By Paul Joubert
Repeat
According to a report on Moneyweb, initially titled “The Plan” and later changed to “12 things SA needs to get right”, Elias Masilela, a former member of the National Planning Commission, this week said the Commission came to realise that many South Africans had not read the National Development Plan.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
By Francois Redelinghuys
New Australian Prime Minister
Following the removal of Tony Abbott from the Prime Minister’s position, Malcolm Turnbull has been sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister this week.Turnbull’s ceremony marks the fourth time in a period of two years in which Australia has sworn in a new Prime Minister.
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Knights and Knave
By Francois Redelinghuys
Knight
This week’s knights are the farmers in Zastron who succeeded in thwarting a farm attack and prevented a second attack. The farmers, in cooperation with the police, caught seven men of which two are on parole for murder and rape among other charges.
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LEGAL QUESTION
Compensation if reference is successful
By Mynie Kriek
Question
I have been dismissed and I want to refer a case of unfair dismissal to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. What type of compensation may I expect if my reference is successful?
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DID YOU KNOW
The UN’s official languages are Arabic, Mandarin, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Source: Pharos se Feitegids. ʼn Kernensiklopedie.
QUOTE
If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. - Socrates
RUNNING CLUB
This is how you can join the Solidarity Running Club
Het jy asseblief die Engels?
You can join the Solidarity Running Club by contacting club chairman Hendrik van der Westhuizen on 082 851 9451 for more information or send an email to .