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Nr. 519 - 6/12/2012

Withdraw BBBEE codes in their entirety; start over from scratch – Solidarity
By Nico Strydom

Trade union Solidarity demanded this week, the last day for public comment on the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI’s) proposed new broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) codes, that the proposed codes be retracted in their entirety. As a precautionary measure, Solidarity also submitted its comment in the form of a critical document on the proposed codes this week.

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Renewed uncertainty after SA Air Force cancels contract with Denel Aviation/AMG
 Section 189 notice at Murray & Roberts
 MTN launches commercial LTE

By Nico Strydom

There is renewed uncertainty over the posts of 523 aircraft specialists at Denel Aviation/AMG, as there is still no clarity on whether or not the South African Air Force (SAAF) will use some of these technicians, given that it has cancelled its contract for aircraft maintenance with the company.
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Wage negotiations at Idwala Lime
By Inge Strydom

Solidarity reached a wage agreement with the management of Idwala Lime in Daniëlskuil in the Northern-Cape. The two parties agreed on the following matters:

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By Cilleste van der Walt

Telecommunications group MTN is now the second mobile operator in South Africa to offer commercial long-term evolution (LTE). It officially launched the latest-generation network last week.
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Packaging myths busted
By Cilleste van der Walt

In the modern lifestyle we all know today, packaging makes it possible for people to consume fresh produce, uncontaminated food and beverages and an endless range of products sold in containers.
Take a moment to imagine what your modern retailer would look like without packaging.
Even though packaging changed the way we live in terms of fresh food and other products we buy from retailers, there are a few common myths about packaging that makes it out to be one of the greatest threats to the environment and people alike. Here are some of the myths busted by the Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA).

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Help! I’m a working mom!
By Inge Strydom

As a working mom you probably often feel overwhelmed by all your responsibilities and tasks. When you forget to do something important, like fetching the kids from school or buying the stuff your son needs for his science project, you feel like a failure. You start to wonder how other women manage to have a full-time job, raise children and still have enough energy to be a loving wife. When your children are disobedient, you start to question your parenting skills. Through it all, you never get the chance to relax and do something for yourself.

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AfriForum, celebrities and families of victims of farm murders march to Minister’s Office

AfriForum this week marched from Church Square to the office of Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister of Police, with 10 families who have lost loved ones to farm murders, various celebrities and hundreds of concerned South Africans where they read a memorandum which demands the prioritisation of farm murders. The musicians who participated in the march include Steve Hofmeyr, Chris Chameleon and Adam Tas. The families include that of Attie, Wilna and little Willemien Potgieter who were murdered on their farm in Lindley on 1 December 2010. The families displayed photos of their murdered kin. Victims who survived farm attacks also joined the march.

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Laerskool Danie Malan packs schoolbags with Helping Hand – Liza Brönner and Anton Botha lend a hand
By Juanita du Preez

The new student council of Laerskool Danie Malan in Pretoria North packed nearly 200 schoolbags for the Gauteng North region of Solidarity Helping Hand within minutes.

This primary school is one of the schools who have applied for schoolbags for needy Afrikaans Grade Ones since the beginning of the Schoolbag Project. This year the school applied for 70 schoolbags. The bags will be given to the new Grade One pupils in January 2013.

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Industry News My work Legal Question

Plans in motion for new 175 MW gas-fired plant
By Cilleste van der Walt

In a joint venture South African petrochemicals group Sasol and Mozambican power utility EDM plan to build a $250 million gas-to-power plant that will boost electricity supply to South Africa.

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The devil is in the detail
By Inge Strydom

Employees generally understand the most important rules in the workplace. This includes: no aggressive behaviour, no sexual harassment of colleagues, no plagiarism, etc. However, there are many relatively minor rules that people often disregard without understanding what the consequences may be. Read more. Click here.

By Coenie Rheeders

Question
What must one do to claim outstanding statutory dues?

Reply
The new Christmas season is on its way and we are receiving many enquiries about underpaid salaries, as well as enquiries about bonuses and 13th cheques. 
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Economic News International News My money

The idea of a ‘Jobs Fund’ is inherently problematic
By Paul Joubert

Government’s so-called ‘Jobs Fund’ of R9 billion, which is administered by the Development Bank of Southern Africa, was in the news this week due to allegations that it has paid out R3 billion so far and only ‘created’ 745 job opportunities at a cost of R4 million per job opportunity.
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By Grietjie Swanepoel

Cairo
The actions of Islamist protestors resulted in a strike by the highest court in Egypt. The protestors blocked an important judgment by gathering in large numbers in front of the courthouse.

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What do clients expect regarding financial services?
Francois Smit

It is once more the time of year for budgets and also a good time to reflect on one’s strategy for the future. For this reason Solidarity Financial Services (SFS) are reviewing all our products and services with a view to improving on them.

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Knights and Knaves

By Inge Strydom

Knight
This week’s Knight is the South African cricket team, the Proteas. This team was recently crowned the best test cricket team in the world after twice winning two consecutive series away from home, against England and Australia. The Proteas beat the Australian team by 309 runs and still had a day’s playing time left. What is more,  Ali Bacher, the former test captain, said that the Proteas were the best South African test team up to the present.

Knave
The defence force colonel (suspected of having been under the influence of liquor) who crashed into the car of a newly married couple, which led to the bride’s death, is this week’s Knave. Chantal Geldenhuys (26), née Beetge, died in the accident on the corner of Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) en Dr Van der Merwe Avenue  in the north of Pretoria at about 01:00 on Sunday. Her husband, Louwrens Geldenhuys (31), is in a critical condition in hospital. His pelvic bone was broken in the accident and his lungs were damaged as well. The defence force colonel is reported to have driven across a red robot and then to have collided with the couple’s City Golf in his Hilux bakkie.

 

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- Margaret Mead
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