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Malema slams 'sellout' Zuma's Morocco visit
Malema slams 'sellout' Zuma's Morocco visit

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time2 days ago

  • Politics
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Malema slams 'sellout' Zuma's Morocco visit

EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma for his recent visit to Morocco, calling him a 'sellout'. Zuma met Moroccan officials and expressed his support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, contradicting the ANC's historical stance on the matter. 'That was a complete sellout position,' Malema said. 'Now there's a manoeuvre: they are no longer emphasising their party position on Morocco. They are saying, a former head of state can visit any country and have interactions with those people. No-one is questioning that; we are questioning his position and that of his party in relation to Morocco.' Malema was speaking on the sidelines of his appearance in the East London magistrate's court on Monday. The court heard closing remarks on the matter where Malema and his co-accused are charged with discharging a firearm in public during the EFF's fifth birthday celebration in 2018. He expressed support for Western Sahara's fight for independence: 'We are clear — we are for the people of Western Sahara and we must make sure they realise their freedom in their lifetime.' The conflict between Morocco and Western Sahara stems from Morocco's claim of sovereignty over the disputed territory. Zuma's visit sparked controversy with the ANC condemning his actions as 'reckless and provocative'.

FlySafair responds to pilot strike, confirms most flights are operating
FlySafair responds to pilot strike, confirms most flights are operating

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time2 days ago

  • Business
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FlySafair responds to pilot strike, confirms most flights are operating

FlySafair has confirmed that while most flights are operating as scheduled, about 12% of services had been cancelled on Monday July 21 due to a pilot strike. These cancellations affected flights that had previously been confirmed by crew members, who then withdrew their availability at the last minute. All affected customers were notified via SMS using the contact details provided at booking. Customers are encouraged to check the Travel Updates page on the FlySafair website for the latest information. Airport teams remain on standby to assist with rebookings, refunds, and alternative arrangements. What's behind the strike? The current industrial action stems from a pay dispute. Solidarity, the union representing a portion of FlySafair's pilots, has rejected the airline's 5.7% increase on base salary, which is 1.5% above inflation, and is demanding a package that equates to a 20.1% increase in total cost to company. This includes additional flight pay, bonuses, and other benefits.

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