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(Miguel Malo/Getty Images) The National Food, Beverage, Wine, Spirits and Allied Industries Workers' Union has lost an appeal to invalidate the redundancies of around 368 jobs made by the South African branch of soft drinks giant Coca-Cola's largest bottling partner on the continent.The union was seeking to appeal against an earlier Labour Court decision which had ruled in favour of Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), a local subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). The workers had been made redundant in 2019 after South Africa's controversial sugar tax and other economic headwinds adversely affected their business.The union's initial central argument against…

Bucie Nqwiliso is excited to return with the release of a new single titled Faithful, ending a lengthy hiatus during which he spent time building his own record label. “We've stayed true to our musical identity while also incorporating modern sounds. This blend creates a unique and memorable experience for listeners. DeMeau and I have always had great working chemistry so I think there will be a sense of nostalgia. I'd like to thank everyone who has listened to our music.” A faithful And I am grateful for the positivity I have received,” she said in an interview with TshishaLIVE.…

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. (Photo: Per Anders Pettersson/Getty Images) ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Thursday the party was narrowing its options down to a national unity government rather than a coalition government. The ANC has been in talks with other parties this week to form a government after failing to win a majority in last week's elections for the first time since 1994. Speaking to reporters outside the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where the party's national executive committee (NEC) is meeting, Mbalula said Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party was the only party with which it was difficult to…

Photo: Galeanu Michał/Getty Images The rand briefly hit 19 to the dollar for the first time since April as markets worried about the outcome of Thursday's ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting.The NEC will decide whether to form a national unity government including the EFF or a minority government consisting of the DA, IFP and other smaller parties. Read | United Nations | Government of National Unity: DA or EFF? ANC faces historic choiceAt a press conference on Wednesday, ANC spokesperson Malengi Bhengu Motsili gave the strongest indication yet that the ANC was leaning towards forming a coalition government that…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesAfrican National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) after appearing in court yesterday on corruption charges. [JUST-IN] #jijikodwa Kodwa stepped down from his roles as ANC NEC member and head of the KZN contingent following the criminal charges being filed against him. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/ueAXWLeayx — #LordOfTheMedia (@samkelemaseko) June 6, 2024 The charges arose after a National Bribery Commission report recommended he had paid bribes to the tune of R1.6 million. Mbalula said Kodwa had voluntarily stepped down…

(Marcus Brandt/Photo Alliance via Getty Images) South Africa's current account deficit narrowed more than expected in the first quarter as exports rose slightly and imports fell due to weaker demand.The current account deficit, the broadest measure of trade in goods and services, narrowed to an annualised rate of 1.2 per cent, or R84.6 billion, from a revised 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the previous quarter, the South African Reserve Bank said in a statement on Thursday. The median forecast of seven economists surveyed by Bloomberg was a gap of 1.6 percentage points of GDP.The full-year trade…

The couple stayed in Greece from the last week of April to the second week of May, spending around 18 days there. Spending time there during the Greek spring would make most girlfriends or partners happy, but Jacaranda's Rob Forbes took it a step further and proposed to his long-term partner. And she said, “Yes.” “I was a little nervous, which I guess is to be expected, but I was also very excited. I knew Leah would say yes,” Forbes said. Citizenlaughter. “When I got down on my knees, she dropped what she was holding! Jesus, tears, laughter and we…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesCivil society group Corruption Watch welcomed the immediate resignation of former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gigi Kodwa. Kodwa was formally charged with corruption and resigned from his post yesterday with immediate effect. Media Statement Gigi Kodwa resigns as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Member of Parliament Jiji Kodwa has announced his immediate resignation as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. This comes as Kodwa disputes the allegations levelled against him, which he strongly denies. pic.twitter.com/582A1hovrs — Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) June 5, 2024 Kodwa and his co-accused Jehan McKay appeared in…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesSome African National Congress (ANC) members taking part in the #NotwithDA campaign in Gauteng have spoken out against a coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA). The ANC's national executive committee (NEC) is due to hold a special meeting today at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Johannesburg, to discuss options for a coalition government following a general election in which the party failed to secure a majority. Special Meeting #ANCNEC The meeting is about to begin. Today #ANCNWC It will then be presented to the NEC, which will then deliberate and make a decision on how the ANC…

The hack occurred on Sunday, June 2, 2024, X was duly notified, and the Department is taking steps to rectify the situation. The SABC's IT team is working around the clock to restore Radio 2000's X account after it was hacked by unknown actors supporting US car and clean energy company Tesla. “Radio 2000 management, the SABC IT team and the X Helpdesk are working around the clock to ensure this issue is resolved as quickly as possible and accounts are restored with minimal adverse impact,” acting group executive for corporate affairs and marketing Moni Seapolero said. Citizen. The hack…