What do these people want? This is enough increase. Look, if you demand 12% it doesn't mean you will get that exact 12%. Anything about 8% should be good enough... Report Abuse
Good news indeed. Mare le bolaile batho ba bangwe. Now SAPS please start with the investigations, let those that took part in violence and killings be prosecuted. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Tbo.touch
Eish...imagine 10% of 5000...ke 500 increase mos and just little still. they are ryt when they talk about cash not percentages Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Now the companies must SUE the unions for the destruction of 40 vehicles. And the family of the killed trucker must sue them for everything they have. These unions are little b1tches. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Tbo.touch - You need some math skills to calculate based on percentages. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
candilious
@Sin hi there as know accountabality not their strong point ,its actually sad
@Tbo.touch-Heehehehehehh you made my day hahahahaha eish people Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Mwelase
Super Group only pays w.h.i.t.e.s and it still uses labour brokers and profit gainst are only shared amongst the c.a.p.i.t.a.l.i.s.t. let them suffer cause we b.l.a.c.k.s does not benefit from the wealth created. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Mwelase - Maybe try 'creating' instead of 'destroying'. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@!!!Sinudeity!!!
@candilious
Now the companies must SUE the unions for the destruction of 40 vehicles. And the family of the killed trucker must sue them for everything they have. These unions are little b1tches.
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People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
These newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
!!!Sinudeity!!!
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe - No dude, its the savages who are responsible. And the savages belong to the unions.
And yeah, we know its 'nature'. Savage nature. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
MissBhakajuju
oooh, these Truck Drivers bo Nongoloza24 are so cheeky, hey....mximm glad the first round is over Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
candilious
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
_________________________________________________________________Hell No these moegoes went in for the k!ll if not the companies should fire the whole lot as they are murderes jirrrrreeeeeeeeeee. Where do you get nature causes my moer man .........Hi there Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@candilious
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
_________________________________________________________________Hell No these moegoes went in for the k!ll if not the companies should fire the whole lot as they are murderes jirrrrreeeeeeeeeee. Where do you get nature causes my moer man .........Hi there
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LOL.Hi Candy.
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
These newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that
So you saying that more people should loose their lives inthe process? Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
leswene
We are now waiting for the pronouncement on E-tolls so that we can take to the streets. Showernan Made a big mistake by taking people for fools. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@candilious
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
These newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that
So you saying that more people should loose their lives inthe process?
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Candy people go out there knowing what will happen to them,but not saying they should loose their lives.
Eish ya...now i can finally get my Rizla. You'll be surprised what the shortage of rolling paper will do the economy. I think there needs to be an overall wage increase (if there is such a thing) in the labour market to avoid these situation coz they are really messing up the economy. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
RobinH
WTF MODERATOR??? WHAT"S OFFENSIVE IN THIS:
The worry I have is that SATAWU supporters have shown a huge inclination toward violence and intimidation, so these workers are at very real risk, unless SATAWU leadership can control their people. Report Abuse
Aouuti
Why do you have to burn trucks when you strike?will this change the mind of the mlongu so that they give you more money iesh poeple cmon lets move forward and not backward.
When you strike just stay away from work thats it. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
DA-DBN-GUY
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees
This idiotic comment of yours.
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Dont say my comment is idiotic man.lol
@Mwelase
Super Group only pays w.h.i.t.e.s and it still uses labour brokers and profit gainst are only shared amongst the c.a.p.i.t.a.l.i.s.t. let them suffer cause we b.l.a.c.k.s does not benefit from the wealth created.
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I feel like slapping you. Nxa!! Report Abuse
sowetan:
The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), the Professional Transport Workers’ Union and the Motor Transport Workers’ Union — agreed to suspend their strike activities from 4pm on Tuesday.
The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), which represents about 28,000 workers, to reach a deal and suspend its calls to widen the strike to ports and rails.
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is the above statement not contradicting itself. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
LehipilaMAFTOWN
@ Sinudeity I used to do pipes but I wud be so baked I wud sky write so I now i "moderate" my inhalation in the interset of my mental health. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
fokofpolisiekar
The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), the Professional Transport Workers’ Union and the Motor Transport Workers’ Union — agreed to suspend their strike activities from 4pm on Tuesday.
The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), which represents about 28,000 workers, to reach a deal and suspend its calls to widen the strike to ports and rails
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Sowetan, what are you saying entlek??? Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
MsKinkyakaKamaSutra
The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu),
The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu),
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@Sowetan, which is the real SATAWU Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
RobinH
WIll the real SATAWU please stand up. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Shredder
@RobinH
WIll the real SATAWU please stand up.
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LOL
♪♪May I have your attention please? ♪♪
♪♪May I have your attention please? ♪♪
♪♪Will, The Real SATAWU please stand up?♪♪
♪♪I repeat will, The Real SATAWU please stand up? ♪♪
♪♪We're gonna have a problem here♪♪
♪♪Coz I'm SATAWU , yes I'm the real SATAWU♪♪
♪♪All you other SATAWUs are just imitating♪♪
♪♪So won't The Real SATAWU please stand up♪♪
♪♪Please stand up, please stand up?♪♪ Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Catswhiskers
These violent strikes will never stop - they achieve the outcome they want.
Wonder if there are going to be any arrests after this? Doubt it. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
LehipilaMAFTOWN
These striking chaps can be unreasonable and stupid...last week there was a guy at Anglo American saying if they don't want to pay them accordingly then they (the mine) must take their machinery and equipment and leave S.A......I mean dat will put a strain on their lives coz I'm sure R5000 is better than nothing. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Shredder
@LehipilaMAFTOWN
These striking chaps can be unreasonable and stupid...last week there was a guy at Anglo American saying if they don't want to pay them accordingly then they (the mine) must take their machinery and equipment and leave S.A......
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Not only did he say that. He further said he will resort to stealing. Nc Nc Nc Nc. Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Shredder - Did anybody then tell him that they will resort to shooting? Report Abuse
Oct 9, 2012
Shredder
@!!!Sinudeity!!!
Shredder - Did anybody then tell him that they will resort to shooting?
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LOL. I guess he forgot too quickly what happened to his fellow colleagues not long ago. Report Abuse
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Msiphos00
Thank you Siyabonga now get back to workReport Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
F***ers.Report Abuse
DJ-Winner
What do these people want? This is enough increase. Look, if you demand 12% it doesn't mean you will get that exact 12%. Anything about 8% should be good enough...Report Abuse
thathakonke
Atleast this is good newsReport Abuse
ChampRef
Good news indeed. Mare le bolaile batho ba bangwe. Now SAPS please start with the investigations, let those that took part in violence and killings be prosecuted.Report Abuse
Tbo.touch
Eish...imagine 10% of 5000...ke 500 increase mos and just little still. they are ryt when they talk about cash not percentagesReport Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Now the companies must SUE the unions for the destruction of 40 vehicles. And the family of the killed trucker must sue them for everything they have. These unions are little b1tches.Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Tbo.touch - You need some math skills to calculate based on percentages.Report Abuse
candilious
@Sin hi there as know accountabality not their strong point ,its actually sad@Tbo.touch-Heehehehehehh you made my day hahahahaha eish people
Report Abuse
Mwelase
Super Group only pays w.h.i.t.e.s and it still uses labour brokers and profit gainst are only shared amongst the c.a.p.i.t.a.l.i.s.t. let them suffer cause we b.l.a.c.k.s does not benefit from the wealth created.Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Mwelase - Maybe try 'creating' instead of 'destroying'.Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@!!!Sinudeity!!!@candilious
Now the companies must SUE the unions for the destruction of 40 vehicles. And the family of the killed trucker must sue them for everything they have. These unions are little b1tches.
============
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
These newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that.Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe - No dude, its the savages who are responsible. And the savages belong to the unions.And yeah, we know its 'nature'. Savage nature.
Report Abuse
MissBhakajuju
oooh, these Truck Drivers bo Nongoloza24 are so cheeky, hey....mximm glad the first round is overReport Abuse
candilious
KatakataEmaotoAditshepePeople are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
_________________________________________________________________Hell No these moegoes went in for the k!ll if not the companies should fire the whole lot as they are murderes jirrrrreeeeeeeeeee. Where do you get nature causes my moer man .........Hi there
Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@candiliousKatakataEmaotoAditshepe
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees.
_________________________________________________________________Hell No these moegoes went in for the k!ll if not the companies should fire the whole lot as they are murderes jirrrrreeeeeeeeeee. Where do you get nature causes my moer man .........Hi there
============
LOL.Hi Candy.
Report Abuse
candilious
KatakataEmaotoAditshepeThese newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that
So you saying that more people should loose their lives inthe process?
Report Abuse
leswene
We are now waiting for the pronouncement on E-tolls so that we can take to the streets. Showernan Made a big mistake by taking people for fools.Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@candiliousKatakataEmaotoAditshepe
These newcomers dont know how to make money SATAWU means business and like that
So you saying that more people should loose their lives inthe process?
===========
Candy people go out there knowing what will happen to them,but not saying they should loose their lives.
Report Abuse
Mdeeva
Pheew,what a relief, things were starting to look bad especially for food retail and fuel supplying industriesReport Abuse
DA-DBN-GUY
KatakataEmaotoAditshepePlease explain how a stone thrown through a window by a savage is natural?
Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
1 bullet, one striking savage.Report Abuse
Lehido
Goatf*KersReport Abuse
LehipilaMAFTOWN
Eish ya...now i can finally get my Rizla. You'll be surprised what the shortage of rolling paper will do the economy. I think there needs to be an overall wage increase (if there is such a thing) in the labour market to avoid these situation coz they are really messing up the economy.Report Abuse
RobinH
WTF MODERATOR??? WHAT"S OFFENSIVE IN THIS:The worry I have is that SATAWU supporters have shown a huge inclination toward violence and intimidation, so these workers are at very real risk, unless SATAWU leadership can control their people.
Report Abuse
RobinH
LehipilaMAFTOWN: HA HA HA. I love it. Tnx.Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
LehipilaMAFTOWN - Why use rizla when you can use a pipe?Report Abuse
Blackstone.lebs
next show....SAMWU.Report Abuse
RobinH
Sin, After close on 45 years, a pipe is a bit rough for me.Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@DA-DBN-GUYKatakataEmaotoAditshepe
Please explain how a stone thrown through a window by a savage is natural?
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Ur question is odd man.
Report Abuse
Aouuti
AouutiWhy do you have to burn trucks when you strike?will this change the mind of the mlongu so that they give you more money iesh poeple cmon lets move forward and not backward.
When you strike just stay away from work thats it.
Report Abuse
DA-DBN-GUY
KatakataEmaotoAditshepePeople are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees
This idiotic comment of yours
Report Abuse
KatakataEmaotoAditshepe
@DA-DBN-GUYKatakataEmaotoAditshepe
People are not gonna be sued for nature causes baba,no one is responsible for such destruction but nature.
Group which must be held responsible is the employers and the employees
This idiotic comment of yours.
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Dont say my comment is idiotic man.lol
Report Abuse
DA-DBN-GUY
KatakataEmaotoAditshepeWell it is dude no lol
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Shredder
@MwelaseSuper Group only pays w.h.i.t.e.s and it still uses labour brokers and profit gainst are only shared amongst the c.a.p.i.t.a.l.i.s.t. let them suffer cause we b.l.a.c.k.s does not benefit from the wealth created.
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I feel like slapping you. Nxa!!
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RobinH
I agree with the durban dude.Report Abuse
xikosi
sowetan:The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), the Professional Transport Workers’ Union and the Motor Transport Workers’ Union — agreed to suspend their strike activities from 4pm on Tuesday.
The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), which represents about 28,000 workers, to reach a deal and suspend its calls to widen the strike to ports and rails.
................................................................
is the above statement not contradicting itself.
Report Abuse
LehipilaMAFTOWN
@ Sinudeity I used to do pipes but I wud be so baked I wud sky write so I now i "moderate" my inhalation in the interset of my mental health.Report Abuse
fokofpolisiekar
The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), the Professional Transport Workers’ Union and the Motor Transport Workers’ Union — agreed to suspend their strike activities from 4pm on Tuesday.The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), which represents about 28,000 workers, to reach a deal and suspend its calls to widen the strike to ports and rails
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Sowetan, what are you saying entlek???
Report Abuse
MsKinkyakaKamaSutra
The Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu),The decision by the three small unions puts pressure on the biggest labour group, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu),
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@Sowetan, which is the real SATAWU
Report Abuse
RobinH
WIll the real SATAWU please stand up.Report Abuse
Shredder
@RobinHWIll the real SATAWU please stand up.
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LOL
♪♪May I have your attention please? ♪♪
♪♪May I have your attention please? ♪♪
♪♪Will, The Real SATAWU please stand up?♪♪
♪♪I repeat will, The Real SATAWU please stand up? ♪♪
♪♪We're gonna have a problem here♪♪
♪♪Coz I'm SATAWU , yes I'm the real SATAWU♪♪
♪♪All you other SATAWUs are just imitating♪♪
♪♪So won't The Real SATAWU please stand up♪♪
♪♪Please stand up, please stand up?♪♪
Report Abuse
Catswhiskers
These violent strikes will never stop - they achieve the outcome they want.Wonder if there are going to be any arrests after this? Doubt it.
Report Abuse
LehipilaMAFTOWN
These striking chaps can be unreasonable and stupid...last week there was a guy at Anglo American saying if they don't want to pay them accordingly then they (the mine) must take their machinery and equipment and leave S.A......I mean dat will put a strain on their lives coz I'm sure R5000 is better than nothing.Report Abuse
Shredder
@LehipilaMAFTOWNThese striking chaps can be unreasonable and stupid...last week there was a guy at Anglo American saying if they don't want to pay them accordingly then they (the mine) must take their machinery and equipment and leave S.A......
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Not only did he say that. He further said he will resort to stealing. Nc Nc Nc Nc.
Report Abuse
!!!Sinudeity!!!
Shredder - Did anybody then tell him that they will resort to shooting?Report Abuse
Shredder
@!!!Sinudeity!!!Shredder - Did anybody then tell him that they will resort to shooting?
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LOL. I guess he forgot too quickly what happened to his fellow colleagues not long ago.
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