By Shout-Africa Correspondents – Mr Ravalomanana fled Madagascar in March 2009 South Africa has strongly criticised Madagascar over the life sentence passed on exiled President Marc Ravalomanana last week. Such sentences would not help end Madagascar’s political turmoil, said International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Mr Ravalomanana is in exile in South Africa after being toppled in March 2009. He was sentenced for the killing of some 30 people during street protests. Those who died were supporters of Andry Rajoelina, who took over the government with the support of the army after Mr Ravalomanana fled. Mr Rajoelina’s government has... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
Based in Cape Town, THE BIG ISSUE is an established non-profit job creation and development initiative, which publishes a quality general interest magazine, sold by a vendor force of unemployed and socially excluded adults. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic designer/layout artist to join our small, dynamic editorial team. The designer/layout artist will be responsible for: – The design/layout of the 48-page magazine produced every 21-days, as well as supplements and special editions – Sourcing of photographs for the magazine, where required – Sourcing and preparing files and photographs for the website and for content- sharing with affiliated... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
JOHANNESBURG, 3 September 2010 (IRIN) – South Africa will resume the deportation of undocumented Zimbabweans on 1 January 2011, ending its 17-month moratorium, the Cabinet announced on 1 September. “After the 31st of December [2010] all undocumented Zimbabweans will be treated like all others and their deportation will resume,” said a statement issued after the Cabinet met. In April 2009 the government placed a moratorium on deportations, introduced a 90-day visa on demand for passport holders, and was on the cusp of issuing Zimbabweans with a special permit allowing them to work and reside in South Africa for between 6... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
Under the arrangement, Harare will issue all its undocumented nationals in South Africa with proper documents, laying the ground for Pretoria to give them necessary permits. The South African government has finally agreed to issue all illegal Zimbabweans with relevant permits, but warns those who fail to obtain the documents face deportation starting next year. Government spokesperson Themba Maseko said Thursday that illegal Zimbabweans will be given appropriate documentation provided they have valid Zimbabwean papers. Under the new arrangement, Harare will issue all its undocumented nationals in South Africa with proper documents, laying the ground for Pretoria to give them... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
By Shout-Africa Correspondent (SOUTH AFRICA) -A pay settlement alone will not be sufficient to reduce tensions and the underlying anger fuelling the public sector strike. There are also key lessons for the private sector. These are the views of two prominent labour lawyers, Leigh Allardyce and Celeste Allan who do labour law training for AstroTech, one of South Africa’s top management training companies, both also work in the private sector and consult to the public and private sector, unions and bosses. Liza van Wyk, CEO of AstroTech said they were seeing a surge in inquiries from corporates and the private... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
