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IOL News
13 hours ago
- IOL News
Ongoing inspections reveal undocumented workers
The Department of Employment and Labour continues its oversight of construction sites in Knysna. Image: Department of Employment and Labour A year after the George building collapse, which claimed the lives of 34 people and left 28 injured, the Department of Employment and Labour continues oversight on construction sites in towns such as Knysna, which saw multiple undocumented foreign nationals taken into custody and the sites closed temporarily. In a statement, the department confirmed that during a multidisciplinary and unannounced inspection held on June 3, they visited the construction and hospitality sector in Knysna, where several undocumented workers were found. 'At one construction site, gross contravention to labour legislation was discovered, which led to the temporary closure of the site,' said the department. 'Multiple undocumented foreign nationals were taken into police custody on site, all thanks to the swift work of the joint venture between the department's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) unit, the local Knysna police office, as well as Home Affairs' Border Management Authority. 'The blitz inspection forms part of the department's service delivery campaign in Knysna. #Yazini #Delservices #workersrights.' Teboho Thejane, chief communications officer, said as it was a multidisciplinary blitz, they could not comment formally on undocumented persons, when asked how many persons were detained. 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 ✕ Ad loading 'As labour migration Act is outside our scope we do not effect arrests, but we look at, Basic Conditions of Employment Act,(BCEA), National Minimum Wage Act, (NWM), Labour Relations Act, ( LRA), Employment Equity Act, (EEA ) and, Occupational Health and Safety Act, (OHSA) just to mention a few," he said. 'Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) nationally does have proactive and reaction inspection in different sectors, inclusive of contraction. Construction is one of the sectors under our radar. Because such blitz inspections include other role players as they are multiciliary when they are arranged and finalised we will inform accordingly.' In January, the Department of Employment and Labour carried out a similar blitz in Camps Bay where 10 illegal immigrants were found working at restaurants, and their employers held accountable, with one arrested. The Department of Home Affairs's David Hlabane did not respond to queries. Just last week, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, received the final report from the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), through its body Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), surrounding the tragic George building collapse. He said the department will carefully study the report to develop a pathway forward to ensure such a collapse never happens again. Earlier, the George Municipality also confirmed that the final report involving the independent structural investigation of the site, which was commissioned and undertaken by the Engineering Design Services (EDS), has been handed over to the police. Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, said via a report that the municipality was at fault for approving the apartment block's plan when it was already in the process of construction.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fast, Detailed Property Condition Reports: NWM Risk Management Raises the Bar for PCRs
A faster, smarter approach to property assessments—trusted by lenders, investors, and developers nationwide. PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NWM Risk Management is setting a new standard with its high-speed, high-precision Property Condition Reports. Designed to deliver actionable insights and boost client confidence, these tailored assessments move faster than the market and go deeper than the competition. "Many of our new clients were frustrated with previous providers—turnaround times were slow, and reports lacked clarity," said Tom Finnerty , Chief Operating Officer at NWM Risk Management. "We stepped in with fast, detailed PCRs tailored to their needs—and since then, we've maintained 100% client loyalty. That speaks volumes." NWM's PCRs are not just checklists—they are detailed reports that serve as strategic tools for decision-making. Each report provides a clear view of the property's physical state, including structural elements, major systems, and site conditions. Every detail is documented with clarity to reduce ambiguity and speed up next steps. What Sets NWM's PCRs Apart: Fast Turnaround: Access rapid property assessments delivered on time, every time. Custom Reporting: Aligns with your goals—underwriting, asset review, or risk evaluation. In-Depth Insight: Evaluates structure, systems, and site with precision. Clear Communication: Stay informed from scheduling to delivery. Nationwide Coverage: Consistent, high-quality reports across all 50 states. This elevated approach was developed in direct response to industry pain points. Many clients expressed the need for more transparent, responsive, and adaptable reporting from their previous providers —and NWM delivered. In addition to PCRs, NWM offers Plan and Cost Reviews, Construction Draw Reports, and other construction lending services, providing clients with a full spectrum of risk management services from a single trusted provider. If you're looking for a better approach to property due diligence—one that delivers speed, clarity, and reliability— NWM Risk Management is setting the standard. Contact Us or Request a free Property Condition Report quote today. NWM Risk Management is a leading national provider of construction and real estate risk consulting services. Specializing in draw inspections, plan and cost reviews, property condition reports, and more, NWM helps lenders, investors, and developers mitigate risk and make confident decisions to lead projects to success. Known for fast turnaround times, clear communication, and detailed reporting, NWM supports projects across all 50 states with a commitment to precision, service, and transparency. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NWM Risk Management
The Citizen
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Evo Plus Ford Ranger out to challenge Gazoo Racing Toyota Hilux
All systems go for improved racing bakkie at South African Safari Rally based at Sun City. The battle between the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux goes beyond showroom floors and the roads of South Africa. The two marques also go head-to-head in serious competition off the road in global rally-raid events. Using almost 30 years of competition and design experience in the rally-raid world, coupled with cutting-edge technology and a fresh new look, Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) introduced its new NWM Evo Plus Ford Ranger to the market, for sale and rental worldwide. Two NWM Evo Plus Ford Rangers will debut at the third round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), the South African Safari Rally, which will take place in NWM's home country and backyard from 18 to 24 May 2025. Brazilian Marcos Baumgart, who makes a return to the NWM paddock after spending some years driving a mix of the Toyota and Prodrive Hunter T1+ vehicles, drives the first car. ALSO READ: Wraps come off Ford's 2025 Rally Raid Series challenger Woolridge pilots second car 2023 South African Rally-Raid champion Gareth Woolridge pilots the second vehicle. Team partners and vehicle livery for this event will be launched in the week leading up to the event, which will be based at the Sun City Resort in the North-West Province. In rally-raid, longevity of performance is key. NWM has invested heavily into ensuring the maximum performance from the all-new design. All this while functionality, reliability and affordability remain top considerations on the Ford Ranger. 'Two major points we identified for improvement on our current NWM Ford Ranger was firstly our suspension geometry from a performance point of view. And secondly our differentials from a reliability point of view', said Neil Woolridge, NWM director. 'In this, we took a step back to analyse exactly where we want to improve, what type of car we want to offer to the market, and how we can ensure the Ford Ranger keeps winning races and championships around the world. ALSO READ: The workings of a Rally-Raid team: Inside Ford-backed NWM Big changes under the skin 'While the NWM Evo Plus Ford Ranger carries over a lot of the race-proven technology and components from its predecessor, it does boast a completely new chassis. From the outside, other than the widened and redesigned side sills, the everyday fan won't notice much of a difference with the EVO Plus Ford Ranger at first glance, but under that carbon skin, it is all changed,' Woolridge explains. 'We have done just over 2 000km of testing and development thus far and acknowledge we may not have the ultimate set up for every terrain, but we have a vehicle that will take anything you throw at it,' adds Gareth Woolridge, NWM's technical head. The tried and tested Ford 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost twin-turbocharged petrol engine carries over into the NWM Evo Plus Ford Ranger. Along with the proven SADEV SC924 Evo gearbox, the pairing moves back a further 150mm within the newly designed chassis. This allows for an even better centre of gravity and a near-perfect weight distribution within the car. Rally-ready Ford Ranger The NWM Ford Ranger can also use a Ford 5.0-litre V8 Coyote naturally-aspirated engine. It is best suited for customers who prefer the ease of maintenance of the simpler powertrain system. As well as those looking to run the vehicle in domestic championships. 'We can proudly offer a top-level vehicle that will be competitive anywhere in the world. It is made with the best-quality products in the world. At a far more affordable price than our competitors,' says Neil Woolridge. 'These days, with motorsport getting more and more expensive, we really set out to make sure that our car has the highest level of build quality, reliability and performance for the driver that wants to win races or just go out and have fun. Yet the NWM Evo Plus Ford Ranger is still available at a price that our competitors producing rally-raid cars in other countries simply cannot match, and that's a big feather in our cap.'
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Wraps come off of Ford's 2025 Rally Raid Series challenger
A total of three vehicles will be fielded come the newly scheduled season opener on 27 and 28 June. Return of sponsor Castrol has seen the NWM-made Ranger adopting a retro livery for 2025. Images: Charl Bosch Ford Motor Company Southern Africa has resumed its almost three decade long partnership with Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) with the unveiling of its latest Ranger ahead of its this year's South African Rally Raid series. Supposed to have started in March with the Vryheid 400 in KwaZulu-Natal, an event called off due to persistent bad weather, the prolonged delay to the season opener, now set to be round two at Thabazimbi at the end of June, has netted the NWM team additional days testing to be worry-free before the 2025 season kicks-off. New looks Debuting a retro Castrol livery as part of its renewed sponsorship with the lubricant brand after last year competing with Shell backing, the officially titled Castrol NWM Ford team will race three vehicles, two in the premier FIA T1+ Ultimate class, and one in the second-tier T1+ Ultimate division that conforms to South African and not FIA specifications. ALSO READ: The workings of a Rally-Raid team: Inside Ford-backed NWM Shown at the Blue Oval's Technical Training Centre outside its Silverton factory in Pretoria on Thursday (24 April), the reveal involved the latter class vehicle that mainly differs from the FIA specification Ranger by using a different engine management system. New faces In effect, this makes local models ineligible for the competing in the Dakar Rally, with the opposite being applicable to the pair of FIA T1+ models which will again once be piloted this year by former champions Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer, and multiple Brazilian cross country series champions, Marcos Baumgart and Kleber Cincea. New to the NWM stable though are Wors Prinsloo and co-driver Andre Vermeulen, who will drive the local specification Ranger T1+. 'Motorsport is a process of continuous evolution, and we have taken the lessons from last year and improved the package from front to back. 'The team has done a lot of work during the off-season to refine and enhance the cars, making them more robust and more capable,' team owner and multiple off-road champion, Neil Woolridge, said. Ready for battle As before, both FIA and local spec Ranger T1+ will derive motivation from the 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine, mated to a Sadev-sourced six-speed sequential gearbox. Build and developed at NWM's workshop in Pietermaritzburg, the three-car team will again face-off against arch rivals, Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa, and the semi-works supported Hilux Rally Raid outfit come the season opener on 27 and 28 June. 'We are confident that the team will be in a position to fight for race wins and the championship once again this year,' Woolridge concluded. As with previous models, the T1+ is only made in left-hand-drive as a way of selling it to other markets. Aside from its sponsorship with Castrol, who has been a NWM backer for years until the short-lived deal inking with Shell last year, the 2025 season will also see bp come on-board as fuel supplier. Associate sponsors include Vedacit, Ford Credit, Mastercraft, Sparco, Brembo, NTN, Veldskoen and Tiger Wheel & Tyre. Revised calendar With it being unknown as to whether Vryheid 400 will be rescheduled for later in the year, the rest of the Rally Raid calendar for 2025 is as follows; Rd 2: Thabazimbi – 27/28 June Rd 3 and 4: Parys – 15/16 August Rd 5: Louvain Farm – 19/20 September Rd 6: Legends Adventure Farm – 3/4 October Rd 7: Sun City – 8/9 November NOW READ: Stranglehold broken as Ford takes 2023 Rally-Raid title
Morocco World
02-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Marsa Maroc, Boluda Towage Win 20-Year Nador West Med Contract
Doha – The groupement formed by Marsa Maroc and Boluda Towage France has secured the authorization to provide towage and assistance services at the Nador West Med port for 20 years, following an international tender launched by Nador West Med (NWM). Operations will commence in the last quarter of 2026, with the partnership creating a joint subsidiary to manage operations and handle the necessary investments. These investments include acquiring four tugboats with 80-ton traction capacity at a cost of approximately MAD 488.25 million ($48.83 million). The capital structure of the new subsidiary will be divided with Boluda Towage France holding a 51% stake and Marsa Maroc the remaining 49%, according to the announcement. 'This partnership will allow Marsa Maroc to structure its Towage Business Unit, created to capitalize on specific expertise in this activity and develop it into a recognized expertise,' states the company's communication. Currently, Marsa Maroc's Towage Business Unit provides maritime services across seven Moroccan ports: Nador, Al Hoceima, Mohammedia, Safi, Agadir, Laayoune, and Dakhla. Marsa Maroc, the national leader in port terminal management, operates 25 terminals across 11 ports in Morocco, handling total traffic exceeding 60 million tons. The company is listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, with Tanger Med Group as its reference shareholder. Boluda Towage France is a subsidiary of Boluda Corporación Marítima, the world's leading maritime services provider. The Spanish group operates more than 400 vessels in approximately 50 countries and 100 ports worldwide. This new contract aligns with Marsa Maroc's strategic vision to strengthen its Mediterranean position while establishing itself as an integrated port, maritime, and logistics partner internationally. Meanwhile, Marsa Maroc is gearing up to manage its upcoming West Container Terminal at the Nador West Med port. The company is set to bring in technical expertise this April to support management consulting for the new platform. The expert will assist Marsa Maroc in establishing project management frameworks covering deliverables, planning, budgeting, quality, communications, risk management, and procurement. For the West Container Terminal, Marsa Maroc and its partners plan to invest around MAD 3.04 billion ($304 million) for the first phase, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The terminal will feature 1,440 linear meters of quay at 18-meter depth, divided into two sections: 900 meters dedicated to container activity and 540 meters for handling various goods. The facility will span 60 hectares and be equipped with eight ship-to-shore cranes, 24 rubber-tired gantry cranes, and four latest-generation mobile cranes. This new concession will increase Marsa Maroc's container handling capacity to 9 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), with nearly 7 million TEU dedicated to container transshipment. Read also: Marsa Maroc Secures €65 Million to Modernize Key Port Terminals Tags: Marsa MarocNador West Med Project
