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The Citizen
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sasol Westville packs Nelson Mandela Day hampers
THE Sasol Westville office celebrated International Mandela Day on Thursday, July 17, by packing and distributing nutritious hampers to vulnerable groups, particularly those affected by the withdrawal of international NGO funding. Sasol employees and those from the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref), as well as from the eThekwini Department of Social Development (DSD), which partnered with the chemicals and energy company for the initiative, spent 67 minutes preparing the hampers which were distributed to two KwaMashu-based NGOs, including the elderly home KwaMashu Christian Care Society. The acting head of department at DSD, Maphili Mhlongo, said the department supports and appreciates the initiative, which is a result of contributions made by Sasol employees. 'We really appreciate this partnership as the department of Social Development, which works with the vulnerable members of our communities. This gesture will mean a lot to people who will sleep with smiles on their faces,' said Mhlongo. Also read: Westville cops caution elderly about fraud on Nelson Mandela Day The partnership between DSD and Sasol started in 2024. DSD Chief Director of the eThekwini cluster, Fezile Luthuli, said the hampers were not only about their contents but also about how they make the recipients feel. 'We really appreciate and support this initiative and we are really looking forward to this partnership which we wish to see grow where we can easily call for emergency help for the communities we work with,' said Luthuli, who also applauded the two Sasol Westville employees who have contributed towards Nelson Mandela Day initiatives for the past 10 years. The two Sasol employees have been donating from their pockets towards Nelson Mandela Day initiatives for the past 10 years. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Empangeni mall construction workers hand over memorandum to employer
Workers at the construction site of the Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni are expected to resume work tomorrow (Thursday) after downing tools and handing over a memorandum of demands to the employer on Wednesday. The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) affiliated members accused the employer of flouting labour relations laws, having allegedly recruited foreign nationals without legitimate documentation. Leading a peaceful march to hand over a memorandum of demands to the subcontractor, Numsa organiser in Richards Bay, Ntokozo Mhlongo said their gathering was owing to growing dissatisfaction of their members employed by the construction company. 'The employees, with an understanding of the challenges that they are confronted with, have taken a decision to join Numsa and project their chosen union as their shield and spear,' said Mhlongo. The workers' list of demands include that the company should urgently afford the union organisational rights enshrined in Section 21 of the Labour Law Act; recruitment of 90% of residents; compliant with the rate of pay governed by the bargaining council for civil engineering; and payment of workers per national minimum wage. 'There are allegations of workers not being paid for overtime worked, Sundays and public holidays. Numsa wants the company to urgently comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in terms of how Sundays and public holidays should be paid,' said Mhlongo. The union further alleged that 'bullying acts' in the company are not properly addressed by management. 'Numsa, therefore, wants the company to urgently investigate and take appropriate steps as corrective measures on this matter,' added Mhlongo. Speaking on behalf of the mall developers, a spokesperson confirmed that they are aware of the matter and the issues raised on Wednesday morning, but that these have since been resolved, and construction work continues on site. The spokesperson said no construction time had been lost. Addressing employment concerns, the spokesperson said they always place a lot of pressure on the subcontractors to ensure recruitment of local workers. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Dylan Cox joins Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates' medical team has a new face. The Betway Premiership runners-up have hired a new biokineticist, Dylan Cox, from Sekhukhune United. The club known as the Sea Robbers finally announced Abdeslam Ouaddou as the head coach to replace the legendary Jose Riveiro, who has joined Al Ahly. To take care of players' injury prevention, treatment and physical health, the club head-hunted Cox from Babina Noko. 'Orlando Pirates have continued to boost their technical team with the addition of Sekhukhune United biokineticist Dylan Cox,' iDiski Times ' Sinethemba Makonco reported. 'According to the information that has been received by this publication, Cox will travel with the Buccaneers to their preseason tour which will take place in Spain in the coming days,' Makonco added. Kaizer Chiefs to announce player from Portugal? Abdelsam Ouaddou in charge of Marumo Gallants. Image: Sowetan New Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has finally found an influential figure who believes in him, and it's a Betway Premiership legend. This is after the likes of Benedict Vilakazi and Aubrey Mothibi questioned the appointment. Orlando Pirates news: Next Club World Cup and eight new signings According to the former Orlando Pirates coach, Benson Mhlongo, the 46-year-old Moroccan coach has shown potential to succeed in Soweto. Additionally, Mhlongo believes that Dr Irvin Khoza is well-versed in finding new coaches for the club. 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff . 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff. 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. 'Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach,' the former Orlando Pirates skipper added. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
AmaZulu's attempts to lure two players hit contractual snags, sources say
After playing one game in his first season, Mhlongo demonstrated major growth over the next three campaigns, securing his place in the senior squad amid multiple coaching changes. The KwaZulu-Natal-born midfielder played 20 games in all competitions in 2024-25. Mhlongo has caught the eye of rival clubs with a source saying the player was spotted training with Usuthu on their return for preseason and recently completed a medical assessment with them. 'He was meant to sign the contract, everything was finalised, then boom, it appeared he is still under contract with Bay', the insider, who did not want to be named, said. However, that door has apparently been shut, Bay maintaining the player remains contractually bound to them. 'Mhlongo's contract is left with two years and an option to extend for one year,' Bay chair Sfiso 'Jomo' Biyela said. While that deal seems to have fallen through, after a mass offload of 16 players, AmaZulu have attempted to secure talented winger Maqokolo.
The South African
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Some Positive vibes for new Orlando Pirates coach
New Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has finally found an influential figure who believes in him, and it's a Betway Premiership legend. According to the former Orlando Pirates coach Benson Mhlongo, the 46-year-old Moroccan coach has shown potential to succeed in Soweto. Additionally, Mhlongo believes that Dr Irvin Khoza is well-versed in finding new coaches for the club. Kaizer Chiefs latest: Two new strikers? Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza holds a press conference in Sandton, Johannesburg. Images: IOL 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff . Update: Kaizer Chiefs new kits 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff. 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. 'Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach,' the former Orlando Pirates skipper added. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
