The African Creative Sounds Radio

27/06/2021

Here's a list of opportunities that young people will score from the Youth hackathon

- An opportunity in technical learning and personal development as entrepreneurs

- Exposure to marketing and communication skills as an entrepreneur

- Access to collaboration opportunities

- business opportunities


Empire Partner Foundation Gauteng Enterprise Propeller - GEP Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)

26/06/2021

The first group of young people between the ages of 18-35 will participate in the youth hackathon namhlanje

Not part of the first group?? Unga-worry, has more opportunities available for you muntu omusha.Visit saga.org.za ubone ukuthi bakuohatheleni

Sizopopa sonke magenge✊, Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Gauteng Enterprise Propeller - GEP Empire Partner Foundation

19/04/2021

SALGA tables formal proposal for the 2021 salary and wage negotiations

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has proposed a 2.8% salary increase for the 2021 Salary and Wage negotiations at the SA Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC).

Key to the elements of SALGA’s proposal is an across-the-board salary increase of 2.8% for Year 1 (2021/ 2022 financial year), which is 1.5% below the projected CPI and a total freeze of increases on all benefits that are linked to salary increases. Considering that the municipalities sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, these negotiations represent a critical point in efforts to save municipalities from complete financial collapse.

SALGA is also proposing a three-year salary and wage collective agreement in order to continue to maintain stability in the local government sector, as well as support the sectors’ sustainability requirements and objectives.

The labour, represented by two trade unions South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (IMATU) have also formally exchanged their demands.

Given the devastation on the economy by the COVID – 19 pandemic, macroeconomic and the global economic outlook, the 2021 Salary and Wage negotiations take place against a financially strained environment and the economic damage is evident and represents the largest economic shock that the world has experienced in decades.

SALGA is cognisant of the deep recessions triggered by this pandemic which is expected to leave lasting scars through lower investment, an erosion of human capital through lost work and schooling, and fragmentation of global trade and supply linkages.
Some municipalities are already unable to afford the current wage costs and would indeed have to apply no more than a zero per cent increase in the 2021/22 MTREF. As of 31 December 2020, 160 municipalities experienced a form of financial distress resulting in a serious material breach of financial commitments. Of these municipalities, 111 were experiencing severe financial distress resulting in persistent material breach of financial commitments.
In its proposal, SALGA has called for parties to consider the interest-based bargaining approach to these negotiations. This approach ensures that these negotiations deliver outcomes that will support the financial recovery of municipalities.

SALGA believes it has contributed to a climate of labour peace and stability with the level of increases that have been given to municipal employees in the past.

SALGA is urging all parties to meaningfully reflect on the proposal it has presented in the interest of service delivery and financially stability of municipalities.

The current salary and wage collective agreement expires on 30 June 2021. At its meeting of 11 March 2021, the SALGBC Executive Committee approved a timetable for salary and wage negotiations, paving the way for parties to undertake a negotiations programme to conclude a new collective agreement that will be effective from 01 July 2021.

15/04/2021

Musicians given a chance to showcase talents

By Matampane Raymond Mokwena

Ugqozi Entertainment will be hosting its second open mic jam session themed ‘Bring your Voice’ on Sunday (18th of April) in Vosloorus, Tshiruruvhela Street, Ext 9.

These open mic jam sessions offers African soul musicians and bands a platform to showcase their musical talents. The first session which was hosted last month comprised of a whole range of musicians that kept the audience intrigued, they were also drooling to the sizzling performances of artists who never disappointed as they grabbed the microphone on stage.

The segments give various artists a chance to compete and draw in interests that will offer them enough exposure.

The host of the musical sessions who is also the founder of Ugqozi Entertainment, Bhekisizwe Mokoena when he was interviewed, he expressed in great detail on why he came up with the musical empowering and uplifting jam sessions, saying, “I formed this musical sessions, because I love music and the other reason is that I like seeing musicians performing their different authentic music.
“My plan is to invite bands and musicians from different townships in the City of Ekurhuleni and offer them a platform to compete, and in that wave, the sessions will be interesting and thereafter draw in opportunities for the artists.

“The sessions are strictly for professional musicians who are vocalists and those who are good in their chosen musical instruments and they stringently exclude Hip hop and Kwaito musicians because artists in those genres are already upheld and offered enough performing opportunities, however in the music segments the audience can anticipate great nights filled with melodic music, exclusive performances, an electrifying environment and a meal to die for,” Mokoena stressed.

African Soul musical bands and vocalists who want to perform at the event should call Bhekisizwe Mokoena: 073 257 8690

14/02/2021

Happy Valentines Day Mzansi

24/12/2020

South African scientists said they are working with the World Health Organization to investigate a new variant of coronavirus, currently surging in many parts of the country. The new variant known as 501.V2 was identified by a genomics team led by the KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform. It was discovered earlier this month, when scientists noticed a number of mutations during routine surveillance of the virus. Local scientists say that South Africa’s new variant appears to be unrelated to the one found in the UK. But it does share one important mutation. The shared mutation

South African scientists said they are working with the World Health Organization to investigate a new variant of coronavirus, currently sur...

04/09/2020

Art is Wat we live for

03/09/2020

Latest news updates

These communities opened up to Lowvelder Express about their frustration over the lack of water in their areas. “We are yet to have clean, running water.

We have been waiting since the advent of democracy, but our taps are still running dry. We have tried everything we can to get government’s attention, but it has all been in vain,” said Mahhushu resident, Monica Malatji.

She said the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has also worsened the situation and they live in fear of contracting the virus. “Government instructs us to regularly wash our hands, but in our case, how are we going to do that if we don’t have potable water?

03/09/2020

Latest news updates

A driver of a vehicle lost control of his vehicle near the Khayelitsha turn-off on the N17 outside Ermelo on 30 August.

According to Mr Christo Botha, a paramedic of EMS, there were four occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The driver was said to be ejected out of the vehicle and sustained critical injuries.

Mr Botha transported the critically injured man while ER24 transported the three other occupants, who sustained minor injuries, to the Ermelo Provincial Hospital.

ER24, EMS and All-City Towing were on the scene.

31/08/2020

27/08/2020

Uzalo

Thursday, 20 August 2020

Qhabanga is losing grip of the church, much to his frustration. Fikile seeks help from an alternative source regarding Sbu’s state of mind but fails.

Friday, 21 August 2020

When MaMlambo turns to the law for protection against Nongoloza, Nyawo sees an opportunity to scratch an itch. Qhabanga takes his frustrations out on an undeserving Gabisile and Fikile finally confess the truth to Sbu.