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University of the Free State chancellor Professor Jonathan Jansen has told first-year students he is
ashamed of South Africa, it was reported on Monday, 21 January. "I'm ashamed of South Africa. It's an absolute disgrace that you can pass matric with a mark of 30%," he said.
Some people might say, join the club...
The migration to digital broadcasting from analogue signal has suffered another major setback after yesterday's decision by the Department of Communications to appeal against last month's court decision in favour of e.tv... It's a pity, but it seems we'll be
stuck with analogue somewhat longer.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has invited the public to
submit their tips on what they would like to see in the National Budget, which he will table next month... What about cutting our taxes a bit?
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South Africa is widely considered to have one of the most sophisticated labour relations acts in the world. It's impressive, and the envy of many countries and something of which we should be very proud. 
The Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has been requested by Anglo American Platinum mines (Amplats) to facilitate discussions between itself and the respective unions around possible retrenchments. 
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe on Wednesday (16 January) called on eligible candidates to apply for the job of a sheriff in the various offices around the country. There are 130 vacancies. 
According to Agri SA, Tuesday's claim by Cosatu's Tony Ehrenreich that a breakthrough was achieved with a wage deal in Clanwilliam, requires clarification. 
Over 530 Denel Aviation/AMG specialists will be retrenched after the SA Air Force failed to renew a maintenance contract with the company, trade union Solidarity said on Tuesday (15 January) 
SA Airways (SAA) has put in place contingency plans for the National Transport Movement (NTM) strike, the airline said on Thursday (17 January) 
A large number of Western Cape farm workers were back at work on Thursday (17 January), on the first day after strike action was suspended, agriculture MEC Gerrit van Rensburg said. 
The Western Cape grape farmer who has made a commitment to pay a minimum wage of R105 a day to workers has accused the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) of not sticking to its side of an agreement. 
Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi must intervene in the closure of the Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College, the IFP said on Wednesday (16 January). 
Plans by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) to cut 14,000 jobs came as a shock to the government, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Tuesday (15 January) 
As commercial crime continues to rise, syndicates target vulnerable businesses and applicants manipulate CVs and references - which is why increasing numbers of employers are using polygraph testing to screen job applicants. 
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi appointed more than 100 new chief executives for public hospitals, fulfilling his promise to ensure these positions are filled by qualified people. 
