Universities Must Protect Staff, Solidarity Sends Warning

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Universities must protect staff, Solidarity sends warning

By Francois Redelinghuys

The trade union Solidarity is currently taking legal action to compel universities to ensure the appropriate protection of Solidarity’s members and other staff. This follows after staff and students had to endure extensive violence and vigilante behaviour on campuses over the past few days.

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“Over the past few days, staff had to endure insults, threats and the physical violation of their person that often included being forced to leave lecture rooms.”

STORY 1

Regulation of media paves way for increase in corruption – Solidarity

By Inge Strydom

Stricter media regulations will make it easier for government officials to participate in corrupt activities. This warning comes from the trade union Solidarity on International Press Freedom Day, following rumours that the South African press is facing stricter regulations.

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STORY 2

Competition at tertiary institutions necessary for excellence - Solidarity

The Solidarity Movement said this week that the proposal by the Department of Higher Education and Training to divide tertiary institutions into three groups might destroy the excellence of tertiary institutions.

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STORY 3

Budget confirms alarming state of public finances – Solidarity

By Francois Redelinghuys

The trade union Solidarity today said the medium-term budget framework presented by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, once again emphasised the alarming state of South Africa’s state finances.

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STORY 4

First commercial drone licence issued by aviation authority

By Cilleste van Dyk

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) has approved the first commercial remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for several key South African business sectors, including mining, agriculture and construction.

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STORY 5

Why you’re more qualified for your dream job than you think

By Ellen Fondiler

A client of mine recently discovered an exciting position and immediately said to me, “I want to apply for this.”

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STORY 6

Child’s studies: The costs and how to save

By Karen van der Berg

From the day your child is born until he becomes self-supporting one day is a very long road along which several (hundred) thousands of rands are going to be spent. Most parents would dearly love to meet their children’s needs and help them to realise their dreams, but the reality.

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MAGAZINE

Have a look at the new edition of Solidarity Magazine.

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Magazine teaser

Solidarity signs recognition agreement with Sasol

On the 1st of July 2014, Sasol’s new value chain-based operating model came into effect. Towards this end, the Sasol Group is now organised into two upstream business units, three regional operating hubs, and four customer-facing strategic business units, supported by fit-for-purpose functions.

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HELPENDE HAND

Build your own app

Do you want to know something, do something or see something? There will be an app to find it, and if there isn’t one, YOU can build one and make money in the process. It is easier than you think it is, and you don’t need any programming knowledge. This principle Solidarity Helping Hand wants to convey to South Africans by means of a unique project that has never been attempted before in Afrikaans.

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RUBRIEKE:

BEDDRYFSBROKKIES

Wage deal struck at Northam’s Booysendal platinum mine

Northam Platinum will implement the agreed wage deal reached between its mining contractor, Murray and Roberts Cementation (MRC), and unions at its Booysendal mine.

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MY WORK

Think before you ink… or land yourself in trouble

By Francois Redelinghuys

The emergence of social media has opened up enormous benefits for businesses and individuals. For some time now, businesses have made use of various social media platforms to present marketing campaigns to a mass of people with great success.

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MY HEALTH

Why choose Medihelp Medical Scheme?

Promotional article

Medihelp has been around for 110 years and has perfected the art of offering quality medical coverage to our members. We strive to improve our processes, engagement and offering so we can cater for each member’s own unique lifestyle.

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ECONOMIC NEWS

USA letting feathers fly about trade deal

By Paul Joubert

There has been serious doubt for several months on whether South African entrepreneurs will in future still be able to benefit from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) – the free trade agreement that exists between the USA and African states.

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MY SPORT

A spanking new weekly sports column looking at recent sports events

By Francois Redelinghuys

Relief rather than joy – this must be the best way to describe the emotion when I opened my navy blues on Sunday morning.

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Knights and Knave

By Francois Redelinghuys

Knight

In view of the negative campus protest actions, which have recently dominated media headlines, it is only proper to choose this week’s knights from the university context.

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LEGAL QUESTION

Your signature

By Nicolette Greeff

Question

Is a contract valid without a signature? (part 2)

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DID YOU KNOW

Approximately 1 000 litres of blood a day are filtered by the kidneys of which only 1 litre is excreted as urine.

Source: Pharos se Feitegids. ŉ Kernensiklopedie.

QUOTE

In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech. - Aristotle

RUNNING CLUB

This is how you can join the Solidarity Running Club

Het jy asseblief die Engels?

You can join the Solidarity Running Club by contacting club chairman Hendrik van der Westhuizen on 082 851 9451 for more information or send an email to .