In one of the most unequal countries in the world, South African chief executives are among the highest paid in the world. Archive photo: Peter Luhanga An amendment to the Companies Act — when it is finally passed into law — should provide welcome information on differences between the highest and the lowest paid employees in a company, in a country which is one of the most … [Read more...] about Time for transparency on executive pay in South Africa
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“The clothes we are wearing is all we have left,” says flood victim
Diepsloot Extension 7 residents salvaging what they can on Wednesday after about 17 homes were destroyed by heavy rains late on Tuesday. Photos: Chris Gilili Heavy rains this week have left about 60 people in Diepsloot homeless, with most of their belongings washed away or badly damaged. GroundUp visited Extension 7 on Wednesday where people were seen trying to salvage what … [Read more...] about “The clothes we are wearing is all we have left,” says flood victim
High Court declares sections of Refugees Act unconstitutional
The Western Cape High Court declared sections of the Refugees Act unconstitutional. The sections provide that asylum seekers who do not renew their visas within one month of the date of expiry are considered to have abandoned their applications. Archive photo: Masixole Feni Western Cape High Court Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath has declared sections of the Refugees … [Read more...] about High Court declares sections of Refugees Act unconstitutional
Disabled immigrants evicted from Joburg building by Operation Dudula
About 40 families forcefully evicted from the Ellis Park building, allegedly by Operation Dudula members, are now sharing two small rooms in an old building in Joburg’s city centre. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) plans to take Operation Dudula members to court for their “unconstitutional violations” involving immigrant … [Read more...] about Disabled immigrants evicted from Joburg building by Operation Dudula
Tribunal against ex-PRASA chair Judge Makhubele set for next week
The four-day Judicial Conduct Tribunal against Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele, based on complaints from activist group #UniteBehind, will begin on 21 February. Photo from Judges Matter The four-day Judicial Conduct Tribunal against Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele, based on complaints from activist group #UniteBehind, will begin on 21 February. Over three years have … [Read more...] about Tribunal against ex-PRASA chair Judge Makhubele set for next week
