22 November – Labour

Today we spoke to Toni Wilcox. Toni is from Build Adult Learning Co-operative or Balco. Balco is a self-regulating development organisation which aims to empower those from deprived communities by building Community Learning Centres. BALCO strives to eliminate illiteracy and unemployment. They have community learning centre in different areas like Lavender Hill, Kraaifontein, and Khayelitsha to Steenberg. If you want more information about the Balco you can call their offices (021) 706 2261 or email them at balco-abet@mweb.co.za

We also spoke to Jan Truter – an attorney from Labourwise. We were talking about Employment Equity Act. The Act allows the promotion of equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination and by implementing affirmative action methods in order to allow equal opportunity. For more information about Labour Protect you can contact (021) 852 3499 or visit www.labourprotect.co.za that interview followed a short interview that Sakhisizwe Producer Rhodé Marshall had with Comair CEO Erik Venter about the dispute between Comair Limited and the Department of Labour. This follows recent media reports that Comair is not complying by the Employment Equity Act.

Our last interview was with Jose Vilandy – a Barista. We were talking about his coffee making skills and the World Barista Championships that he will be attending next year. If you would like to taste Jose’s coffee you can visit Origin Roasting in 28 Hudson Street De Waterkant or call (021) 421 1000.

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