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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- TimesLIVE
‘R130m security training was waste of time': Parliament committee calls for suspension of PSiRA director and CFO
'They told us we'd be qualified for jobs in law enforcement and security, but when the programme ended, we didn't get certificates and the training providers vanished.' This is how Roxanne Hyster, a Cape Town resident, described her time spent in a controversial employment initiative managed by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) and funded by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to the tune of R130m. She is one of 6,507 unemployed people who completed the training but never received certificates or accreditation. The UIF training project was meant to upskill unemployed individuals in the security-related field and with computer skills to improve their employability. 'It was a waste of my time. I spent two months practically playing with them,' the 35-year-old said. Hyster remains unemployed. On Wednesday parliament's portfolio committee on policy called for the suspension of the director and CFO of PSiRA after revelations of irregularities and possible fraud involving the R130m project.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SSA Marine Achieves Sustainability Milestone with Deployment of 100% Zero-Emissions Cargo Handling Equipment at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SSA Marine, one of the world's leading independent marine terminal operators, announced today that it has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy duty forklifts at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles from propane-fueled to battery-electric powered. Berth 55 is the first of SSA Marine's terminals to fully transition to zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment in its operations. The battery-electric vehicle deployment at Berth 55, an international fruit terminal where SSA Marine has been operating since the 1980s, includes 12 heavy-duty 10,000 lb. Hyster forklifts and 32 3,000 lb. Hyster forklifts. SSA Marine estimates this initiative will reduce propane fuel consumption at Berth 55 by nearly 44,000 gallons each year, as well as reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by approximately 264 metric tons annually. 'Achieving this sustainability milestone at Berth 55 reinforces SSA Marine's commitment to environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and innovation, not just in breakbulk, but across our operations,' said Meghan Weinman, vice president of sustainability at SSA Marine. 'We are proud to partner with the Port of Los Angeles on this ambitious project and we're confident that Berth 55 will serve as a blueprint for future initiatives.' The project is the result of a three-year collaborative effort between SSA Marine, the Port of Los Angeles, and other key stakeholders. 'SSA Marine has been a longtime tenant at the Port of Los Angeles and their work facilitating the arrival of fruits from South America during our winter months is very important for Southern California and the region,' said Michael DiBernardo, deputy executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. 'Our goal for the Port of Los Angeles is to be emissions free with our yard equipment by 2030 and, as a result of this initiative, SSA Marine has completed that goal five years ahead of schedule, which we appreciate.' SSA Marine continues to test and deploy hybrid and zero-emissions equipment across its global operations. With a fully battery-electric forklift fleet and charging infrastructure in place, Berth 55 serves as a model for the successful implementation of future zero-emissions initiatives across the maritime and logistics sectors. About SSA Marine SSA Marine is one of the world's largest independent marine terminal operators, with operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Asia. Since its founding in 1949, SSA Marine has continued to grow, while always remaining focused on its customers' interests.
