# The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company is celebrating its 96th birthday this October, marking nearly a century of taking visitors to one of the New-7-Wonders of Nature. Since 1929, over 32-million people have enjoyed the scenic ride. Managing Director Wahida Parker says the milestone coincides with the Local is Lekker special, offering discounted tickets […]
# The Hospital Association of South Africa is hosting its annual conference in Sandton, focusing on innovation and the future of healthcare provision. The event brings together over 200 healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss universal healthcare, leadership, and patient-centred innovation. HASA CEO Dumisani Bomela confirmed to SABC News that the National Health […]
# Die vakbondfederasie SAFTU dring aan op die onmiddellike skorsing van Israel uit FIFA asook uit die Konfederasie van Afrika-sokker. Die Israelse militêre veldtog in Gaza, in reaksie op Hamas se aanval op Israel in Oktober 2023, het gelei tot die dood van meer as 67-duisend mense in Gaza. Woordvoerder van SAFTU, Newton Masuku, sê […]
# COSATU says it will lead various activities across provinces to mark International Day for Decent Work tomorrow. COSATU’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says in its 40 years of existence, the federation has been at the forefront of advancing, defending and protecting the rights and interests of workers with the aim of improving their working and […]
# The Royal House of Mandela has called for the unconditional release of all Global Sumud Flotilla detainees, including Mandla Mandela, detained by Israeli forces while delivering aid to Gaza. In a statement, the royal house thanked legal teams, diplomats, and supporters, while condemning the alleged mistreatment of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. It reaffirmed solidarity […]
# COSATU has announced a nationwide protest for tomorrow (7 October), citing ongoing economic challenges and calling for restrictions on retrenchments and job protections. The National Employers’ Association of South Africa argues the strike is outdated and ineffective, highlighting last year’s 93-percent non-participation among employees. NEASA says COSATU’s action reflects diminished influence, urging the union […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions is demanding the immediate suspension of Israel from FIFA as well as the Confederation of African Football. The Israeli military campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023 has reportedly killed more than 67-thousand people in Gaza. SAFTU’s spokesperson, Newton […]
# Die vakbondfederasie Saftu het die Suid-Afrikaanse Mediese Vereniging se besluit verwelkom om sy betrekkinge met die Israelse Mediese Vereniging op te skort. Sama sê sy besluit volg op kommer oor die voortslepende humanitêre krisis in Gaza en die gedrag van die IMA wat betref mediese etiek en humanitêre verpligtinge. Saftu se hoofsekretaris, Zwelenzima Vavi, […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions has welcomed the South African Medical Association’s decision to suspend its relations with the Israeli Medical Association. The association says this decision follows concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the conduct of the IMA with regard to international medical ethics and humanitarian obligations. Saftu’s […]
