Tripartite alliance is dead and exists only in name, says Motlanthe November 2, 2015 An Amcu gold strike could sound death-knell for NUM General Is government work becoming a part-time job?Posted by admin City Press writes that the use of part-time workers in all spheres of government is escalating wildly and more than cancelling out the effect of a freeze on new permanent positions in provincial departments. Source: Latest News