Eskom workers get 7% wage hike
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Eskom has concluded a three‑year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum process, which will see employees get a 7% annual salary increase. In a statement issued on Friday, the power-utility says the collective wage agreement was signed by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Solidarity. The signatory unions represent more than 75% of the employees in the Central Bargaining Forum. Eskom says the agreement is binding on all employees
One suspect was arrested after Western Cape Provincial Traffic officers carried out a stop-and-check operation in George last night in what officials say is part of ongoing efforts to take drugs off the streets. Officers stopped a white VW Polo at the Thembalethu on-ramp (N2) towards Pacaltsdorp. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of three bags of compressed dagga. In addition to the drugs, officers seized R15 650 in
Capetonians have been urged to take cover this weekend as two cold fronts are moving across the metro. While no severe warnings are forecasted, the City of Cape Town says it presents an opportunity for residents to conduct pre-winter assessments and mitigate the risk of potential impacts ahead of the winter season. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday. The
A South African biotechnology breakthrough could help make lab-grown meat more affordable and accessible. Lab-grown meat is considered the future of food because it offers a sustainable, ethical, and efficient alternative to industrial livestock farming. Local start-up Immobazyme has successfully partnered with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to produce a critical protein used in the cultivation of lab-grown meat. The molecule, known as fibroblast growth factor 2, or
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