Andiswa Mkosi
30 September 2012
The National Union of Mineworkers has condemned the attack on its branch chairperson at Anglo Platinum's Khomanani branch near Rustenburg in North West.
The man, whose name has not been released, suffered serious injuries when his house was petrol bombed on Friday night.
He is in intensive care.
According to the union, police need to investigate reports of a hit squad in the area targeting mainly NUM shop stewards and branch leaders.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
CT truck overturns and kills two people
Andiswa Mkosi
30 September 2012
An emergency helicopter has airlifted three seriously injured people to a Cape Town hospital following an accident on the N-2 in the Southern Cape.
A truck overturned onto a car, killing two people.
The accident happened between Heidelberg and Riversdale.
The highway had to be closed for several hours following the early-morning crash.
30 September 2012
An emergency helicopter has airlifted three seriously injured people to a Cape Town hospital following an accident on the N-2 in the Southern Cape.
A truck overturned onto a car, killing two people.
The accident happened between Heidelberg and Riversdale.
The highway had to be closed for several hours following the early-morning crash.
Minworkers welcome Vavi’s commitment
Andiswa Mkosi
30 September 2012
Mineworkers have welcomed Zwelinzima Vavi’s commitment that Cosatu and the NUM will take forward their demands for better wages in all sectors.
Speaking to hundreds of striking Gold Fields workers at the KDC West mine near Carletonville in Gauteng, the general secretary said mineworkers’ demands were legitimate.
Vavi says the conditions under which mineworkers are forced to work and live are shocking.
Gold Fields employees have been on strike for three weeks, demanding 12-and-a-half-thousand-Rands after deductions.
30 September 2012
Mineworkers have welcomed Zwelinzima Vavi’s commitment that Cosatu and the NUM will take forward their demands for better wages in all sectors.
Speaking to hundreds of striking Gold Fields workers at the KDC West mine near Carletonville in Gauteng, the general secretary said mineworkers’ demands were legitimate.
Vavi says the conditions under which mineworkers are forced to work and live are shocking.
Gold Fields employees have been on strike for three weeks, demanding 12-and-a-half-thousand-Rands after deductions.
Six people killed in a head on collision
Andiswa Mkosi
30 September 2012
Six people have died in a head-on collision on the R-503 near Klerksdorp in North West.
Paramedics say two cars collided head-on.
One of the vehicles with five occupants burst into flames on impact.
In Klerksdorp a motorbike rider was killed when he smashed into a tree late last night. The victim was in his 30s.
30 September 2012
Six people have died in a head-on collision on the R-503 near Klerksdorp in North West.
Paramedics say two cars collided head-on.
One of the vehicles with five occupants burst into flames on impact.
In Klerksdorp a motorbike rider was killed when he smashed into a tree late last night. The victim was in his 30s.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
CT crash claims life of three year old
Andiswa Mkosi
29 September 2012
A three year old was killed in accident earlier today.
The accident occurred in Cape Town on the N2 Highway. Three other passengers that were involved in the accident obtained injuries.
According to Traffic Chief Kenny Africa part of the N2 will not be viable for motorist till further notice.
The cause of the accident is at this stage unknown.
29 September 2012
A three year old was killed in accident earlier today.
The accident occurred in Cape Town on the N2 Highway. Three other passengers that were involved in the accident obtained injuries.
According to Traffic Chief Kenny Africa part of the N2 will not be viable for motorist till further notice.
The cause of the accident is at this stage unknown.
ANC lose members in the EC
Andiswa Mkosi
29 September 2012
The ANC has admitted that it has lost almost 40-thousand members in the Eastern Cape since January. Secretary general Gwede Mantashe says he is unable to elaborate on why the drop has occurred.
In KwaZulu-Natal, the membership grew by close to 90-thousand. Analysts say support for President Jaco Zuma is not as strong in the Eastern Cape as in KwaZulu-Natal.
The total party membership stands at one-point-two-million.
Almost three-thousand-700 branches have been given the go-ahead to nominate people for ANC leadership positions to be contested in Mangaung in December.
29 September 2012
The ANC has admitted that it has lost almost 40-thousand members in the Eastern Cape since January. Secretary general Gwede Mantashe says he is unable to elaborate on why the drop has occurred.
In KwaZulu-Natal, the membership grew by close to 90-thousand. Analysts say support for President Jaco Zuma is not as strong in the Eastern Cape as in KwaZulu-Natal.
The total party membership stands at one-point-two-million.
Almost three-thousand-700 branches have been given the go-ahead to nominate people for ANC leadership positions to be contested in Mangaung in December.
ANC Women’s League support President Zuma
Andiswa Mkosi
29 September 2012
Yesterday, delegates at a Gauteng ANC Women’s League conference made it clear that they want President Jacob Zuma to serve a second term.
The women sang songs in support of Zuma at the event in Pretoria.
They also booed provincial chairperson Paul Mashatile, who is believed to be opposed to Zuma’s nomination in Mangaung in December.
Women’s League provincial chair Patricia Chueu had to order delegates to be disciplined and respect other members of the party.
Tokyo Sexwale warns that the electorate is frustrated
Andiswa Mkosi
29 September 2012
Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says he will make himself available as a presidential candidate should ANC members ask him to.
Sexwale was speaking at an African Renaissance conference at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape.
He told journalists that fundamental change was necessary to prevent a further decline in the ruling party’s majority.
According to Sexwale the electorate is frustrated, meaning the ANC would face a real test in the 2014 elections.
Motlanthe welcomes Madonsela’s report
Andiswa Mkosi
29 September 2012
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has welcomed Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report that cleared him and his partner Gugu Mtshali of bribery allegations.
Newspapers which alleged in March that there had been improper dealings in a helicopter transaction with Iran, say it stands by its story.
The report alleged that Mtshali was implicated in soliciting a 104-million-Rands bribe to obtain a sanctions-busting deal with the Islamic Republic.
Madonsela says she found no evidence supporting the allegations.
SA opposition parties join forces
Florentia Roman
29 September 2012
South Africa’s opposition parties have joined together to stand up against corruption.
As well as the implementation of the controversial so-called Secrecy Bill.
A historic joint rally of all opposition parties is currently taking place in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal.
Wouter Wessels from one of the parties said they are launching what they call a Coalition against Corruption.
Friday, September 28, 2012
R12 million WC medical centre
Florentia Roman
28
September 2012
An emergency medical centre worth 12 million Rands has been built close to what’s known “road of death” in Leeu-Gamka near Beaufort West.
The emergency service centre is aimed at providing 24-hour emergency medical response and rescue assistance to the surrounding communities and was opened by MEC for health Theuns Botha.
Spokesperson for the department, Helene Roussouw said they will also be training volunteers first aid.
The new ambulance station also provides a full infrastructure including a waiting room for patients, accommodation for relief crews from outside of theKaroo and a space for
the landing of the rescue helicopters when required.
An emergency medical centre worth 12 million Rands has been built close to what’s known “road of death” in Leeu-Gamka near Beaufort West.
The emergency service centre is aimed at providing 24-hour emergency medical response and rescue assistance to the surrounding communities and was opened by MEC for health Theuns Botha.
Spokesperson for the department, Helene Roussouw said they will also be training volunteers first aid.
The new ambulance station also provides a full infrastructure including a waiting room for patients, accommodation for relief crews from outside of the
Fuel prices up again
Florentia Roman
28 September 2012
Petrol is going up by between 21- and 23-cents a litre on Wednesday.
The Energy Department says the wholesale price of diesel will be hiked by 40-cents a litre.
The retail price for illuminating paraffin will increase by 44-cents a litre, while liquid petroleum gas will cost three-cents per kilogram less.
Consumers are still reeling from this month’s 93-cents per litre petrol price increase.
Petrol is going up by between 21- and 23-cents a litre on Wednesday.
The Energy Department says the wholesale price of diesel will be hiked by 40-cents a litre.
The retail price for illuminating paraffin will increase by 44-cents a litre, while liquid petroleum gas will cost three-cents per kilogram less.
Consumers are still reeling from this month’s 93-cents per litre petrol price increase.
Woman rescued from Cape brothel
Florentia Roman
28 September 2012
Western Cape Police today said a woman was rescued from a brothel in centralCape
Town
Captain Frederick van Wyk said detectives launched a sting operation at an alleged brothel onBree
Street
They found that a Nigerian woman was being kept against her will.
Two other women were also arrested in connection with the case.
Western Cape Police today said a woman was rescued from a brothel in central
Captain Frederick van Wyk said detectives launched a sting operation at an alleged brothel on
They found that a Nigerian woman was being kept against her will.
Two other women were also arrested in connection with the case.
Motorist injured after car stoned
Florentia Roman
28 September 2012
A motorist crashed into a barrier on aCape Town
The man was driving along the N2 highway near theCape Town International Airport
A witness said he saw two men on an overhead bridge holding a rock and dropping it onto the freeway.
A group of men then emerged from the bush and started attacking a delivery truck.
Fortunately the truck driver escaped unharmed.
Emergency service’s Keri Davids said the injured man was transported to a nearby hospital for further assistance.
A motorist crashed into a barrier on a
The man was driving along the N2 highway near the
A witness said he saw two men on an overhead bridge holding a rock and dropping it onto the freeway.
A group of men then emerged from the bush and started attacking a delivery truck.
Fortunately the truck driver escaped unharmed.
Emergency service’s Keri Davids said the injured man was transported to a nearby hospital for further assistance.
Opposition parties launch Coalition against Corruption
Mluleki Mrwebi
Several organisations throughout the country are marching today to voice out their concerns about the Protection of State Information Bill.
The Right2Know Campaign members are marching to the Union Buildings in Pretoria
Meanwhile several political parties are gathered in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal
Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Leader Lindiwe Mazibuko said the Secrecy Bill, if passed, will tear apart the values and principles of the Constitution.
Mazibuko also said it is clear to all that their stand against the Secrecy Bill and corruption are one and the same.
WC Health Department promotes medical male circumcision
Mluleki Mrwebi
The Western Cape Health MEC Theunis Botha says medical male circumcision is one of the successful measures in the prevention of HIV transmission.
Botha said that as a result, the Western Cape
The Departments`s Sithembiso Magubane said the Hanover Park, Heideveld and Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centres are actively promoting the elective male medical circumcision programme.
Magubane further said males between the ages of 15 and 49 may make an appointment at any one of these facilities to have the procedure done.
He added that this 30 minute procedure is performed by trained health care workers and holds many health advantages.
Heavy rains cause flooding in Cape Town
Mluleki Mrwebi
On Thursday afternoon heavy rains were experienced across the Cape Peninsula
The South African Weather Services has predicted that about 60% of rain is expected to continue today.
Several roads were closed due to flooding and there were reports of flooding in informal settlements.
The Disaster Risk Management Centre Spokesperson Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said they had reports of flooding in places such as, Happy Valley
Solomons-Johannes added that the disaster team has been dispatched to various areas to asses the situation so that necessary action can be taken to assist the victims.
ACDP-Children are not prioritised in the health care system
Mluleki Mrwebi
The African Christian Democratic Party Member of Parliament and the party’s Spokesperson on health matters, Cheryllyn Dudley, on Wednesday addressed a round-table discussion on Morbidity & Mortality of Children.
The discussion, hosted by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Parliamentary Liaison Office, examined various challenges facing South Africa
She added that although Africa is home to 10% of the global population, it contributes to almost half of all child deaths worldwide.
Striking truck drivers warned to stop violence
Mluleki Mrwebi
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has condemned violence on the truck drivers strike.
Since the strike began on Monday, several incidents of violence have reported to the police.
The mass action has turned violent in some provinces, with truck drivers being intimidated and trucks being set alight.
Over 20,000 workers in the road freight industry are demanding a 12 percent salary increase.
The Unions will be meeting with employers again today in an effort to settle their differences.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned that government and law enforcement agencies will act against anyone found to be responsible for the recent violent destructions, intimidation of people and burning of trucks.
Three arrested for Sanders murder
Florentia Roman
The former world boxing champion was killed over the weekend during a restaurant robbery in Brits.
Police acted on a tip-off which led them to the town’s Oukasie informal settlement.
Two of the suspects, aged 19 and 20, were arrested there, while a third was cornered at another venue.
A cellphone, car key and a purse stolen during the robbery is believed to have been found on the suspects.
They will appear in court on Monday.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Health employees honoured
Florentia Roman
The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today honoured 35 dedicated employees at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s.
The hospital celebrated their Annual Long Service Awards.
The employees were commended for their good and long-running services at the hospital.
The Communications Officer at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Lauren O Connor May explained that some of these employees worked at Red Cross for as long as forty years.
Truck drivers strike becoming violent
Florentia Roman
At least two working truck drivers were attacked and eight trucks set alight in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng
It is the second day that a freight industry strike has descended into violence.
The highway leading to the OR Tambo International Airport had to be closed at one stage as around 12 trucks blocked the road.
The protestors have now reportedly moved on to Kempton Park
Nyanga most unsafe place in Cape
Florentia Roman
The shadow of crime report released by the department of Community Safety yesterday showed that Nyanga is the most likely place to be murdered in the Western Cape
The township, situated near the Cape Town International Airport
Spokesperson for the Department, Greg Wagner explained that the results give a clear indication about areas that needs to be concentrated on with regard to crime.
He added that the department will be working together with the police to strengthen the combat against crime.
Asylum seekers picket for their rights
Florentia Roman
Asylum seekers in Cape Town
This after more than 100 refugees stood outside of the SA Rights Commission for assistance on Wednesday.
The department’s refusal to process new-comers despite two recent Western Cape High Court orders have caused a huge upset among several refugee rights NGOs.
Langton Mariloga from the organisation PASSOP said that more than 40 people have braved the cold weather to raise their concerns.
DA-The SAPS fuels illegal trade of firearms
Mluleki Mrwebi
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on Wednesday told Parliament that a total of 1 202 firearms have been lost or stolen in the last 18 months.
Mthethwa said in a written parliamentary response, only 170 firearms have been recovered.
The Democratic Alliance has called on the Minister to ensure that lost firearms are recovered and that, those who have lost their firearms are disciplined.
DA Shadow Minister of Police Dianne Kohler Barnard said it is likely that those firearms will end up in the hands of criminals.
She added that the reality is that the South African Police Service is fuelling the illegal firearms trade in this country.
WC Health Department aims to eliminate blindness by 2020
Mluleki Mrwebi
The Western Cape Health Department on Wednesday released a statement saying 38 million Rand of the provincial health budget is spent on eye care.
Department Spokesperson Helene Rossouw said the provincial eye care service strategy has been put in place, which aims to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020.
The strategy focuses on cataracts, refractions, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Rossouw said that screening and refractions cost 15 million rand and the province issues 5.6 million rands worth of spectacles.
She added that the province’s eye hospitals perform five thousands four hundred eye cataract surgeries per year.
Graffiti by-law fines amount to R36 000
Mluleki Mrwebi
The City of Cape Town
The controversial by-law was passed while concerned graffiti artists said it limited their freedom of expression as it made it illegal for them to paint murals on property without a permit from the city.
Mayoral Committee Member for safety and security, JP Smith said that the City has been focusing on steering the participants in a more constructive direction.
Smith said the Arts and Culture Department has been working actively with the sub council on identifying dedicated mural spaces.
He added that the City is working on fast tracking the application process to make sure that mural applications are approved quicker.
Another mob killing
Florentia Roman
27 September 2012
There have been a number of incidents of mob justice in the area in recent months that has left the community saying they have lost confidence in the police.
Police are questioning a number of suspects linked to a mob killing in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Tuesday.
A suspected criminal was stoned to death, allegedly by community members.
The man was apparently accused of stealing a cellphone.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Truck drivers strike continues
Florentia Roman
26 September 2012
Violent attacks and intimidation have increased in the truck drivers’ strike.
Cape Town police are urging motorists to avoid travelling through Nyanga.
Two trucks have been set alight in the area.
In Gauteng, working truck drivers, have been dragged from their vehicles and attacked, especially on the East Rand and in the Johannesburg CBD.
Several trucks were also set alight or stoned. There was a stand-off between police and strikers at Johannesburg’s Park Station after workers left Beyers Naudé Square this morning.
26 September 2012
Violent attacks and intimidation have increased in the truck drivers’ strike.
Cape Town police are urging motorists to avoid travelling through Nyanga.
Two trucks have been set alight in the area.
In Gauteng, working truck drivers, have been dragged from their vehicles and attacked, especially on the East Rand and in the Johannesburg CBD.
Several trucks were also set alight or stoned. There was a stand-off between police and strikers at Johannesburg’s Park Station after workers left Beyers Naudé Square this morning.
Shadow Crime Report released
Florentia Roman
26 September 2012
The Western Cape Department of Community Safety today released the “Shadow Crime Statistics report”.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato said the annual Crime Statistics have been criticised for being reactive and out-dated.
The Shadow Crime Report is a new tool that the Department has developed to monitor murder-statistics more pro-actively using alternative data sources instead of having to rely on out-dated annual crime statistics.
This information allows us to analyse trends and thereby be more pro-active with our resources and responses.
26 September 2012
The Western Cape Department of Community Safety today released the “Shadow Crime Statistics report”.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato said the annual Crime Statistics have been criticised for being reactive and out-dated.
The Shadow Crime Report is a new tool that the Department has developed to monitor murder-statistics more pro-actively using alternative data sources instead of having to rely on out-dated annual crime statistics.
This information allows us to analyse trends and thereby be more pro-active with our resources and responses.
Management schools attend conference
Florentia Roman
26 September 2012
The deans of 100 Management Schools in 31 different countries are attending the first-ever business management conference.
The conference will be held outside of Europe.
The conference, hosted by the University of Stellenbosch Business School, is taking place in Cape Town this week.
President of the Association, Professor Danica Purg, says discussions will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented in a tough economic climate
26 September 2012
The deans of 100 Management Schools in 31 different countries are attending the first-ever business management conference.
The conference will be held outside of Europe.
The conference, hosted by the University of Stellenbosch Business School, is taking place in Cape Town this week.
President of the Association, Professor Danica Purg, says discussions will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented in a tough economic climate
Children’s hospital in need
Florentia Roman
26 September 2012
The Sarah Fox Convalescent Children’s Hospital in Silvertown, Athlone, said it is in need of volunteers to assist with caring for its patients.
The hospital cares for children from infancy to 10 years old and relies heavily on donor funding and volunteers.
Hospital Manager Fay Marola said the young patients are treated for a range of medical conditions, including HIV/Aids, TB, malnutrition and burns.
Many of the children come from poor communities where basic necessities such as food, water and electricity are scarce.
26 September 2012
The Sarah Fox Convalescent Children’s Hospital in Silvertown, Athlone, said it is in need of volunteers to assist with caring for its patients.
The hospital cares for children from infancy to 10 years old and relies heavily on donor funding and volunteers.
Hospital Manager Fay Marola said the young patients are treated for a range of medical conditions, including HIV/Aids, TB, malnutrition and burns.
Many of the children come from poor communities where basic necessities such as food, water and electricity are scarce.
WC Shadow Crime Statistics report released
Mluleki Mrwebi
26 September 2012
The Western Cape Department of Community Safety today released the “Shadow Crime Statistics report”.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato said the annual Crime Statistics have been criticised for being reactive and out-dated.
Plato said this is an initiative by the Western Cape government to develop integrated safety information system that considers all potential sources of safety information at their disposal.
He said the data used to compile this report was obtained from the South African Police Services crime statistics and the mortuary statistics for 2008-2012.
The report found that 87% of murder victims in the Western Cape are males between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.
Plato said the information on the report has helped to identify 10 police precincts which recorded the highest number of murders in the last year.
The stations identified were, Nyanga, Khayelitsha, Harare, Gugulethu, Kraaifontein, Delft, Mitchells Plain, Phillipi East, Bishop Lavis and Mfuleni.
The report shows that in the last 5 years,75% of murders in Hanover Park and the surrounding areas remain unpunished.
Plato said this report will be released every six months.
He added that new interventions are needed to combat crime in the Western Cape more especially drug related crimes.
26 September 2012
The Western Cape Department of Community Safety today released the “Shadow Crime Statistics report”.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato said the annual Crime Statistics have been criticised for being reactive and out-dated.
Plato said this is an initiative by the Western Cape government to develop integrated safety information system that considers all potential sources of safety information at their disposal.
He said the data used to compile this report was obtained from the South African Police Services crime statistics and the mortuary statistics for 2008-2012.
The report found that 87% of murder victims in the Western Cape are males between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.
Plato said the information on the report has helped to identify 10 police precincts which recorded the highest number of murders in the last year.
The stations identified were, Nyanga, Khayelitsha, Harare, Gugulethu, Kraaifontein, Delft, Mitchells Plain, Phillipi East, Bishop Lavis and Mfuleni.
The report shows that in the last 5 years,75% of murders in Hanover Park and the surrounding areas remain unpunished.
Plato said this report will be released every six months.
He added that new interventions are needed to combat crime in the Western Cape more especially drug related crimes.
Parents picketed outside a Crossroads Primary School
Andiswa Mkosi
26 Andiswa Mkosi
Yesterday parents picketed outside Qingqa Mtwana Primary in Crossroads, holding the gate closed and barring teachers from entering the property.
They want a new school principal and have accused the school’s head of being unreachable and unprofessional.
While they had lodged a complaint with the Western Cape Education Department, parents and teachers said they had not yet received a response.
The Education Department’s head of communication Paddy Atwell says District Officials are aware of the issues at the school.
AngloGold: Unprotected strike spreads through SA operations
Andiswa Mkosi
26 Andiswa Mkosi
The world’s third biggest gold producer AngloGold Ashanti says an unprotected strike has spread through its South African operations and the majority of its 35-thousand workers are striking.
According to company spokesperson Alan Fine yesterday’s night shift was prevented when workers at the West Wits and Vaal River Region operations joined those at Kopanang.
Kopanang workers have been striking since last week.
Fine says discussions are underway but no formal demands have yet been presented by the striking workers.
ACDP welcomes Apply Now Campaign
Andiswa Mkosi
26 Andiswa Mkosi
The African Christian Democratic Party says they welcome the department of basic education’s Apply Now Campaign.
ACDP spokesperson on education Cheryllyn Dudley says the campaign is to aid learners in making appropriate career choices.
Dudley says it will also reduce late admissions into post-school institutions.
Dudley says she hopes this will assist many learners to make more informed decisions and minimize the number of learners who choose a career path based only on what their friends are doing.
Two suspects arrested in conection with vigilante killing
Mluleki Mrwebi
26 September 2012
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vigilante killing in Harare,Khayelitsha on Monday.
Bonga Ntlathi a 26 year old man was allegedly caught while stealing a cellphone at a house and beaten to death.
Police Spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said the two suspects will appear in court soon on charges of murder.
In another incident a 28 year-old man was stoned and necklaced in SST informal Settlement in Khayelitsha.
It is alleged that the man was being questioned by residents about the rape of a 15 year-old girl,which took place at the beginning of this month.
Van Wyk said no arrests have been made with regards to the murder.
DA calls for crime statistics audit
Mluleki Mrwebi
The Democratic Alliance says the current method of collecting, collating, and reporting crime statistics means few people trust the figures reported each year.
DA Shadow Minister of Police Dianne Kohler Barnard said there should be an independent audit for the crime statistics.
Kohler Barnard said that in order for the police to fight crime effectively and to allow for government to be held accountable for its performance in crime prevention, a new method for crime statistics is needed.
The crime figures for 2011/2012 were released in parliament by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega last week.
Riah Phiyega admitted that there was no independent body responsible for the collection of crime statistics.
Cosatu supports Satawu strike
Mluleki Mrwebi
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has pledged its full support for the members of the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union, and other unions in the transport and logistics industry, who went on strike on Tuesday.
Cosatu Spokesperson Patrick Craven said that they hope a settlement will be reached soon.
The truck drivers are demanding a 12,5 percent increase, while the employers are offering 8.5 percent increase over two years.
Craven urged the strikers to keep the protest peaceful.
As the strike continues today, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union which represents the truck drivers said the Lonmin wage dispute has become a yardstick for how wage negotiations should be handled.
Farm worker in De Doorns reach agreement
Florentia Roman
On Tuesday the Food and Allied Workers Union reached between striking De Doorns farm labourers and their employer.
Nearly 300 grape farm workers downed tools last week over a wage dispute.
The workers at Keurbosch-Kloof grape farm wanted R130 for a day's work, instead of the R64 they were previously receiving.
The union said the former owner of the establishment, who had since died, agreed to double their pay before new bosses moved in.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Homes demolished
Florentia Roman
On Tuesdsay at around 2pm the Metro Police and SAPS came to Overcamp Heights
It is said to be on the basis that these structures have been illegally built.
Mario Wanza said the UDF, was called in by residents to assist them and have found that.
Whilst a few structures went up yesterday at noon others have been in existence for some time now.
Truckers strike
Florentia Roman
Truck drivers have been awaiting news on a possible settlement in the wage dispute with the Road Freight Association.
Police said about 100 striking truck drivers affiliated to the South African Transport Allied Workers Union are protesting at the Borchards Quarry off-ramp on the N2.
While hundreds of protestors in Johannesburg gather at Beyers Naude Square.
The Police’s November Filander said although the Cape Town
Six year old boy drowns
Florentia Roman
The National Sea Rescue Institute confirmed the death of a six-year-old boy who has drowned off the Western Cape
The boy’s father, who seemed to have been with the child at the time, survived the incident.
It is not clear as to how they were rescued from the water.
The Institutes Craig Lambinon explained that it seems as thought the father and his son were swept off the rocks while they were fishing.
Four arrested for fraud
Florentia Roman
The Anti-Corruption Task Team has confirmed that four Limpopo businessmen have been arrested in connection with fraud and other charges.
It is understood that expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema's business partner Lesiba Gwangwa is one of the men who will appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo today.
Gwangwa is the chief executive of On-Point Engineers, the company suspected of tender fraud.
But Hawks spokesperson MacIntosh Polela says he is not in a position to release any information about Malema’s position at this stage
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