BusinessLive reports that wage negotiations at Eskom got off to a rocky start on Tuesday when the cash-strapped power utility rejected the majority of the unions’ demands and instead tabled proposals aimed at changing the conditions of service. Source: Latest News
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‘Pray for rain’, says Samwu as strike looms next week at Rand Water
The Citizen reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has warned of possible water shortages ahead of an indefinite strike at Rand Water, starting on 13 May. Source: Latest News
Eskom concerned at number of attacks on employees by electricity thieves, temporarily suspends services in Sebokeng Zone 7
The Citizen reports that Eskom has raised concern about the number of attacks on its employees by communities who want to forcefully steal electricity. Source: Latest News
More than 2,400 reservists undergo training as new SAPS recruits
Independent Media reports that the SA Police Service (SAPS) has revealed that more than 2,400 reservists are currently undergoing training as new recruits in one of the police training colleges. Source: Latest News
Solidarity to meet with Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on 10 May over Cuban engineers
Solidarity reports that on 10 May the trade union will meet with Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu and her department. Source: Latest News
Orion Minerals urges action over ‘mafia-type behaviour’ at its Prieska mine project
BL Premium reports that Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart says that a group of people demanding contracts to provide jobs and services to the R5bn Prieska mine project by intimidation and blockades are symptomatic of a countrywide problem that must be stopped quickly. Source: Latest News
SAA subsidiaries SAAT, Mango and Air Chefs to receive funding under terms of Special Appropriation Bill
Moneyweb reports that subsidiaries of SA Airways (SAA) are to get around R2.7 billion from the R10.5 billion allocated to the airline to implement its business rescue plan. Source: Latest News
In sexual assault case, court finds ex-Bryanston High sports coach not guilty due to insufficient evidence
News24 reports that the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court has found a former Bryanston High School sports coach, Aleshan Moodley, not guilty on all charges in a sexual assault case brought against him by a pupil. Source: Latest News
Makano Mosidi appointed as PIC’s first chief technology officer
BL Premium reports that in a bid to improve and modernise its operations, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on Monday announced the appointment of Makano Mosidi as the asset manager’s chief technology officer. Source: Latest News
North West male teacher arrested for allegedly stabbing female colleague after an argument
News24 reports that the first day at a North West school got off to a bloody start on Monday after a teacher allegedly stabbed a female colleague after an argument. Source: Latest News




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