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IOL News
18-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Labour court orders MK Party to stop participating in unlawful strike
MK party restrained from participating in an unlawful strike Image: Supplied The Cape Town Labour Court has restrained and interdicted the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) from participating in or promoting an unlawful strike against Boomerang Fruits (PTY) LTD, a Cape Town agricultural business, which had failed to pay overtime wages to its employees. Boomerang Fruits approached the court seeking an order to restrain and interdict the party and some of its employees from engaging in any actions of threats and intimidation against its management and employees. The company further sought an order declaring the strike by its workers unlawful and unprotected. Additionally, it sought an order to restrain the MKP from promoting or participating in the unprotected strike. The party was also ordered to pay half of Boomerang's legal costs. The MKP opposed the order sought by Boomerang Fruits, and the second responded that some of its employees did not oppose it. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ On April 25, 2025, Boomerang Fruits did not pay three hours of overtime to approximately 35 packhouse staff at the correct hourly rate. The incorrect payments involved were between R120 and R176 per person. This problem came to management's attention around 5pm, and the packhouse manager addressed the staff on the staff bus and advised them that it would be solved. The following day, no employees showed up for work, and Boomerang received information that some staff had prevented the arranged transport from collecting workers for work. There was also a picket held by some employees in Elgin. The manager of Boomerang, S Ganya, spoke to some of the picketers to find out why they were not at work. However, he was told that the workers were striking for the MKP union due to unpaid wages. Ganya was also given the contact details of an MKP councillor, Gana. In its affidavit, the MKP claimed that several community members had approached Gana on April 25 to complain about the company's failure to pay its wages. 'He advised them to follow relevant procedures, including approaching the police,' the party said. Additionally, Gana claimed that police contacted representatives of Boomerang, who refused to attend a meeting to resolve the matter. This resulted in employees not reporting for work on April 26. The party further claimed that it tried to calm the employees and advised them to return to work. It denied organising the picket and claimed that it only advised the employees. However, Boomerang denied that police contacted them regarding the complaint over unpaid wages. Moreover, Ganya alleged that he was contacted by Gana, who advised him that the MKP's labour desk was representing the employees. The MKP disputed this and said its labour desk is mainly there to serve the local community and provide them with guidance, adding that its labour desk was not a trade union. Moreover, Judge R Lagrange said it was a common course that the company resolved the issue of payments and communicated with workers via WhatsApp on April 29 and asked them to report back to work. On the same day, a post on MKP's social media stated that the Boomerang workers were on strike over abuse, workers forced to drink from toilets, and exploitation. The workers did not report to work. According to Judge Lagrange, the MKP failed to prove that its role was merely to advise workers. 'Its conduct once the unprotected strike was under way entailed supporting and representing the strikers in pursuit of their demands, and aggressively and publicly denigrating Boomerang and its management,' the judge said.
BreakingNews.ie
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
JoJo Siwa to play The Academy in Dublin as part of Infinity Heart Tour
JoJo Siwa has announced a European leg of her Infinity Heart Tour, with a stop in The Academy in Dublin scheduled for September 29th. Siwa will also play in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, London, Brighton, Birmingham, Cardiff, Paris, Cologne, and Warsaw. Advertisement In a post on Instagram, the Boomerang singer said: "My Infinity Heart Tour is coming to Europe! The love and kindness you all have shown me means the world to me and I can't wait to start my Infinity Heart Tour with you! "It's all of your favorite JoJo songs that you know and love plus, new music that I can't wait for you all to hear! Let's make tons of unforgettable memories singing and dancing together!" Local pre-sale will begin at 12pm on Friday, while general on sale will take place from 10am on Monday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Siwa (@itsjojosiwa)
Economic Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Boomerang kids in 2025: how adult children are impacting parental finances
TIL Creatives Adult children, or boomerang kids, are returning home in record numbers in 2025, placing financial pressure on parents who are adjusting household budgets, healthcare coverage, and retirement plans (AI generated image) Who are Boomerang kids and why are they returning home? Boomerang kids are young adults who move back in with their parents after a period of living independently. In 2025, this trend continues to grow. According to the 2025 Boomerang Kids Survey, 46 per cent of parents report that their adult children, aged 18–35, have returned to live at home. Economic hardships such as student loan debt, rising housing costs, and unstable employment are contributing factors. Social acceptance of intergenerational living also plays a role. Housing affordability remains the leading reason for this return. The survey found that 32 per cent of respondents cited the cost of housing as the main reason their adult child moved back home. Student loan burdens are also significant. As of 2024, the average federal student loan debt was $37,853 per borrower, according to the Education Data Initiative. Wage stagnation, particularly among young adults without college degrees, and volatility in the job market are further influencing this pattern. Also read: Gen Z's Financial Habits: Rising Spending, Shrinking Savings, and Future Impact Life events that drive Boomerang kids back home Major life changes often trigger a return to the parental home. Divorce or separation is the second most common reason, reported by 20 per cent of boomerang parents. Other events include job loss, medical issues, or transitions such as returning to school. These situations can disrupt financial stability, making shared housing a temporary return is not always rooted in financial distress. Career changes or further education can lead young adults to choose a living arrangement that reduces expenses. The cultural stigma of living at home as an adult has also diminished. According to a 2023 Pew Research study, 74 per cent of parents said the experience of having an adult child living with them had a somewhat or very positive read: $5,000 'DOGE dividend' checks: Who qualifies and will it really happen? Financial pressures on parents supporting adult children Parents of boomerang kids often face financial strain due to increased household expenses. These include higher costs for groceries, utilities, internet, and other day-to-day essentials. Some families opt to create cost-sharing arrangements, with adult children contributing financially or providing household labor if unemployed or underemployed.'Taking care of your adult children is an extremely caring act of love, but it also requires a delicate balance between a desire to help and your own financial planning,' said Alex Gonzalez, a Thrivent Financial Advisor. 'With the right advice and planning, parents can develop a strategy for helping their adult children without jeopardizing their financial goals.'The 2025 Boomerang Kids Survey found that 38 per cent of parents said their long-term savings, including retirement contributions, had been impacted by the return of adult children. Another 39 per cent said their short-term financial goals, such as saving for vacations or home renovations, were also affected. Health insurance and retirement: long-term considerations Adult children moving home may also require assistance with health insurance. Parents may add children under age 26 to their own workplace or ACA plans, often at a modest additional premium. In some cases, adult children may qualify for marketplace subsidies or Medicaid, depending on income and life adult children should not derail retirement savings. Gonzalez advises that older adults prioritize their financial futures even while assisting their children. 'As needs arise, like adult children moving back home, I remind my clients about their long-term goals so we can make sure they're not sacrificing their future goals for an immediate need,' he said. Also read: Canada job crisis: Gen Z left jobless and drifting as youth unemployment skyrockets to highest in 25 years Families are encouraged to set boundaries and expectations early. Financial planning with a professional can ensure the arrangement remains sustainable and aligned with both the parents' and adult child's goals.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Boomerang kids in 2025: how adult children are impacting parental finances
Who are Boomerang kids and why are they returning home? Boomerang kids are young adults who move back in with their parents after a period of living independently. In 2025, this trend continues to grow. According to the 2025 Boomerang Kids Survey, 46 per cent of parents report that their adult children, aged 18–35, have returned to live at home. Economic hardships such as student loan debt , rising housing costs , and unstable employment are contributing factors. Social acceptance of intergenerational living also plays a role. Housing affordability remains the leading reason for this return. The survey found that 32 per cent of respondents cited the cost of housing as the main reason their adult child moved back home. Student loan burdens are also significant. As of 2024, the average federal student loan debt was $37,853 per borrower, according to the Education Data Initiative. Wage stagnation, particularly among young adults without college degrees, and volatility in the job market are further influencing this pattern. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Uttar Pradesh Mosquito-Free Nights: Residents Share Unexpected Secret Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo Also read: Gen Z's Financial Habits: Rising Spending, Shrinking Savings, and Future Impact Life events that drive Boomerang kids back home Live Events Major life changes often trigger a return to the parental home. Divorce or separation is the second most common reason, reported by 20 per cent of boomerang parents. Other events include job loss, medical issues, or transitions such as returning to school. These situations can disrupt financial stability, making shared housing a temporary necessity. The return is not always rooted in financial distress. Career changes or further education can lead young adults to choose a living arrangement that reduces expenses. The cultural stigma of living at home as an adult has also diminished. According to a 2023 Pew Research study, 74 per cent of parents said the experience of having an adult child living with them had a somewhat or very positive impact. Also read: $5,000 'DOGE dividend' checks: Who qualifies and will it really happen? Financial pressures on parents supporting adult children Parents of boomerang kids often face financial strain due to increased household expenses. These include higher costs for groceries, utilities, internet, and other day-to-day essentials. Some families opt to create cost-sharing arrangements, with adult children contributing financially or providing household labor if unemployed or underemployed. 'Taking care of your adult children is an extremely caring act of love, but it also requires a delicate balance between a desire to help and your own financial planning,' said Alex Gonzalez, a Thrivent Financial Advisor. 'With the right advice and planning, parents can develop a strategy for helping their adult children without jeopardizing their financial goals.' The 2025 Boomerang Kids Survey found that 38 per cent of parents said their long-term savings, including retirement contributions, had been impacted by the return of adult children. Another 39 per cent said their short-term financial goals, such as saving for vacations or home renovations, were also affected. Health insurance and retirement: long-term considerations Adult children moving home may also require assistance with health insurance. Parents may add children under age 26 to their own workplace or ACA plans, often at a modest additional premium. In some cases, adult children may qualify for marketplace subsidies or Medicaid, depending on income and life circumstances. Supporting adult children should not derail retirement savings. Gonzalez advises that older adults prioritize their financial futures even while assisting their children. 'As needs arise, like adult children moving back home, I remind my clients about their long-term goals so we can make sure they're not sacrificing their future goals for an immediate need,' he said. Also read: Canada job crisis: Gen Z left jobless and drifting as youth unemployment skyrockets to highest in 25 years Families are encouraged to set boundaries and expectations early. Financial planning with a professional can ensure the arrangement remains sustainable and aligned with both the parents' and adult child's goals.
Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Turning pain into purpose': Student who fled civil war heads list of Queen's summer graduates
Aung Khant Kyaw is graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and said it was the prospect of academic success that kept him going after losing both parents when young. The graduate fled civil war in Myanmar, southeast Asia, before travelling to Belfast to pursue his education. As a child, Aung looked up to his father and was always interested in fixing things and solving problems. Speaking about his journey to graduating, he said: 'Turning pain into purpose takes time, but it's possible. 'As my father was a Civil Engineer, I initially followed this path but eventually chose mechanical engineering. Engineering became a way for me to understand the world and to build a future where I could contribute to something greater than myself. 'Graduating means more than a degree for me, it's a symbol of survival, of honouring my parents' dreams, and of hope,' he said. Aung says it was the memories of his parents and the support of staff and students at Queen's that helped him to persevere. 'I remembered their sacrifices and their love, and I wanted to carry their hopes with me. 'I think and I hope my parents will be proud of me as someone who kept going, who was kind to everyone, and who never forgot what kind of life he came from. I carry them with me every step of the way, and I hope I've made their dreams live on through mine.' Aung now hopes to secure employment in the automotive or aerospace industry. Also graduating is Abi Way with a degree in Product Design Engineering and she is the first student with a significant visual impairment to complete the course. Originally from St Alban's, Abi joined the course in 2021, knowing that it would involve working with highly visual tools and software not designed with accessibility in mind. 'I can't deny that I panicked when I first realised the extent of the accessibility issues, but I was determined to find a way to make it work,' she said. 'I spent many extra hours learning the software, often relying on memory rather than visual cues.' Abi's time at Queen's has been defined by more than just academic success. She was an active member of the Formula Student team and Queen's Propulsion Laboratory, and also found time for music and trampolining. During her placement year at Airbus Defence and Space, she worked across multiple departments in innovation management and took part in the UK Challenge — a demanding three-day event involving running, mountain biking, canoeing and problem-solving. That same year, Abi launched her own charity, Boomerang, to help visually impaired children access STEM education. 'STEM subjects can be really difficult to access at school if you're visually impaired — from the teacher's handwriting to calculator displays,' she said. 'Boomerang aims to change that by offering mentoring, hands-on events and an online community to help bridge those gaps.' Abi received the National Trust Time and Space Award during her placement year, and recently won the Enactus Spark 2025 competition to support Boomerang's growth. She was also awarded the Walter Wilson Scholarship from Ulster Carpets for her contribution to the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's. Abi was born with Oculocutaneous Albinism and Nystagmus, a condition affecting her vision but not her determination. She now plans to pursue a master's degree in either space or design engineering and continue developing Boomerang alongside a career in the space industry — a dream she's held since childhood. Also graduating are two students who have excelled in their chosen sporting fields. News Catch Up - June 25th 2025 Elia Tutty is graduating with a degree in Pharmacy from Queen's and leaves behind a lasting legacy both in the lab and on two wheels, having not only competed in cycling for Ireland at the top level, but also initiated and led Queen's University's first-ever women's cycling team in 2023. 'When I joined Queen's, there wasn't a clear path for women in competitive road cycling, so I took the initiative to change that,' she said. 'I believe championing women in sport is so important because visibility leads to opportunity. If young women can see others doing it, they know it's possible.' And Jenna McCarlie graduates with a degree in Dentistry. While completing her final year of her degree, Jenna represented Ireland's senior indoor hockey team in South Africa and Malaysia. And, as captain of Queen's women's 1st XI, she led the squad to their most successful season ever when they became Ulster Premier League champions and won the EY Hockey League Division 2, securing promotion to the top tier of Irish hockey for the first time in the University's history.
