Minister Aaron Motsoaledi wrote: “South Africa is now under the dictatorship of some non-governmental organisations with some having faceless and dubious funders. Their ultimate aim is to assist in the dislodgement of the government of the day from power by all means available.” Is this the new level of debate government ministers are sinking to? Archive photo: Tariro … [Read more...] about GroundView: Aaron Motsoaledi’s shameful outburst
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Exploitation of refugee security guards is rife, says legal organisation
Former Metro City Protection Services CC security guards succeeded in their court action against the company but have not been paid. Photo: Tariro Washinyira Africa Revival Foundation, a non-profit organisation, says exploitation of refugees in the security guard industry is widespread. Long hours, low wages and unfair dismissals are common. We give details of two cases … [Read more...] about Exploitation of refugee security guards is rife, says legal organisation
Dismissed, determined doper loses court bid to be reinstated
The Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of an employee for repeatedly testing positive for cannabis even though personal use of cannabis has been decriminalised. Archive photo from SAPS The Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of an employee for repeatedly testing positive for cannabis. The court ruled that the decriminalisation of cannabis has not given protection to … [Read more...] about Dismissed, determined doper loses court bid to be reinstated
Residents have been without running water for eight months in this town
Over 200 people blocked streets with burning tyres and rubble in Kgabalatsane, Hebron, in North West on Tuesday. They have not had running water since October. Photo: Chris Gilili Over 200 people blocked streets with burning tyres and rubble in Kgabalatsane, in Hebron, North West, on Tuesday over water issues, among other complaints. Residents claim that their water has been … [Read more...] about Residents have been without running water for eight months in this town
Hundreds march through city centre to kick off Durban Pride
Hundreds of LGBTQ people march from the City Hall at the weekend to mark the start of Durban Pride. Rainbow coloured flags filled the streets of the Durban city centre on Saturday as hundreds of members of the queer community celebrated Pride month. It was the first time the event was held in two years. The group marched from Durban City Hall to the Gugu Dlamini park behind The … [Read more...] about Hundreds march through city centre to kick off Durban Pride
