11 January – Labour


Today we spoke to Randall Howard from the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU). The Union has threatened to strike in protest against the South African Airways planned retrenchments. SAA announced in November last year that it planned to retrench about 1,000 employees to curb high operating costs. If you want more information about the matter you can contact SATAWU offices at (021) 461 9410 or (011) 333 6127.
PIC:www.satawu.co.za

And we also spoke to Lauren Shantall - Design Indaba Expo curator. The Expo will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Center next month from 23 – 25 February 2007 and about nineteen companies will show their products. The exhibitors include two architectural firms, one interior designer, two advertising practitioners, three fashion designers, several product designers and crafters. Expo public opening hours are: Friday 23 February (11:00 – 20:00); Saturday 24 February (10:00 – 19:00) and Sunday 25 February (10:00 – 18:00). No pre-booking is necessary. Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of R40 for adults, R20 for students and pensioners, R15 for children under 18, while children under five enter free of charge. For more information you can contact Lauren Shantall at 021-418 6666 / 083 438 1472 or email her at Lauren@interactive.africa.com or visit www.designindabaexpo.com.

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