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With more than three hundred and thirty thousand (330,000) members, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is outrightly the biggest single trade union in the country of South Africa. The Union is officially affiliated with the World Federation of Trade Unions – WFTU with Andrew Chirwa currently serving as the president of NUMSA while the current general secretary is Irvin Jim. NUMSA, which is headquartered in Johannesburg,...

A few years ago, "fake news" was a term many South Africans weren't conversant with. But in recent times, the term has become an everyday phrase and a serious threat to South African democracy and free expression in the country. Like the weather which everybody talks about but doesn't do anything about it, we've seen several regimes and prestigious organizations lament about the deliberate publication of misleading information and hoaxes on...

As a country, South Africa is one of the most foremost on the African continent so it is hardly surprising that there are many South African records set and broken more than most other countries on the continent. Although some of these records were set on very little things, we have many that were set on major and highly important and life-changing things. Either way, it has all been inspiring. Here...

With the direction the world is going today, everyone is talking about a possible 'end of the world', it may come as Armageddon, we might just end up killing each other or there's the chance that there might be a zombie apocalypse. Even the US Center For Disease Control has a whole page devoted to this so we are on the right track here. Yes, weirder things have happened so we...

"On the ANCYL pictures circulating...you have young women in ANCYL panties. Whose children are these that you have so grossly violated? Whose daughters are these whose buttocks you parade to promote your ANC? Your organisation has denied women the right to human dignity and equality. Do you have men in ANC underwear parading around your events too? So why is it ok, to do that to women? This is nothing less...

I met this Xhosa speaking dude at Bhisho, during a night out. We got talking, about the country, animals, and everything. And as it was same week Prince Harry was touring South Africa, something he said about poachers, made me say; "don't worry, Prince Harry is here, he'll save the rhinos". My new friend regarded me with curious eyes, and in Xhosa, blurted something that I can best interpret as - Who the...

Janna Jihad Ayya, a Palestinian youngster born and raised in the war zone of West bank, has successfully carved out a niche for herself as the youngest (and probably bravest) journalist at the present time. Ayya, who resides in the village of Nabi Saleh in the West Bank, is famed not only for her documentary on what is happening in her village but also for joining other local children as...

Not surprisingly, Mandla Mandela has made a name for himself in South Africa's political arena. In fact, it was to be expected. If his name sounds familiar, that's probably because he is Nelson Mandela's grandson. Born in 1974, the Rhodes University graduate is the current chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council. He became chief in 2007 when the tribe discussed choosing a member from the Mandela family. Initially, the tribe had intended for...

While eating healthy is highly necessary, there's no law that says all your healthy meals should be bland and tasteless, if anything, it should be the opposite. Your healthy meals can be varied, delicious and make you not miss anything about eating junk food which is generally bad for your body. It may take a little work but there's nothing wrong with treating yourself to a tasty meal while keeping...

Street fights, brawls and attacks are dangerous, They oftentimes occur where nobody is available to offer support and may lead to injuries, some get serious enough to cause death. Everyone who walks through the streets, especially during odd hours is a potential victim. This means you must be able to defend yourself not only to avoid getting badly hurt but also to win the fight or brawl. Nevertheless, the main...

Job search in South Africa can be a daunting and frustrating experience to most people because of the volatile nature of the job market in this country. The country has an unemployment rate of over 25% and there are many people searching for jobs in the same industry with the same qualifications. A lot of people become frustrated and end up quitting the job search and letting their education...

While in South Africa, finding job vacancies can be an overwhelming task if you don’t know how to go about it. In many African Countries, even if you have the required documents to nail a job, you still need to have the right techniques and tips to succeed. Many people tend to think that it is easy to get a job when you graduate with a set of skills that are most...

Hunting for jobs can be tiring and testing but it is mostly, maddening when you do not only have to hunt for the jobs but also, make sure they are genuine. There are many fake jobs out there; while some people are busy applying to different companies and going around carrying files, others have made a living out of deceiving unsuspecting applicants and extorting money from them all in the...

As worker's day looms, plans are made and fun hotels and beaches are checked out. Most workers are excited not because they will be celebrated on that day, but because they will get a break from work. And as the holiday comes in on Friday, the excitement is even more intense because it means a long weekend. Most people will travel home at the close of work on Thursday...

Nothing good comes easy, they say, you don't just sit around and expect to get lucky with a good job. Well, of-course luck they say is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. So the better you prepare, the luckier you get. Experience shows that landing a good job in African countries is just that bit harder than in the western countries and South Africa is no exception, this, however,...

Many years ago, when people got their news mainly from papers, magazines, radio, and television, fake news was not commonplace. But in the last decade, as the world went high tech with the growth of the internet and social media, fake news stories and fake news sites became proliferated. Talks about fake news have turned into a new focus on media literacy in general and the roles of institutions and...

If you haven't been to Durban, then it is safe to say you don't know what you're missing out on. Known for its extravagant density in beaches, it shouldn't be all that surprising to know that there are numerous beach hotels in Durban. Hotels along Durban's famous beaches and in close proximity to Durban's famous sites should definitely be at the top of your list if you're looking for...