Pressure mounts for President Ramaphosa to declare 27 December a public holiday

Pressure is mounting for President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare 27 December a public holiday.

Trade union federation Cosatu has joined the Federation of Unions of South Africa’s request for an additional paid holiday in December.

This year, Christmas Day falls on a Sunday and the following Monday is already a public holiday.

This means workers might forfeit their pay or resting day if the president does not make the declaration.

Cosatu spokesperson Sizwe Pamla: “[This] means that workers would lose out on both holiday pay and rest time during this holiday. This is very important for workers as the Christmas period is the only time when workers can travel home [to] rural areas and spend time with their beloved…”

-EWN

In other news – Actress Nelisiwe Sibiya tease fans with a hot photo lying on the bed

South African actress Nelisiwe Sibiya who is popularly known for her role as Dr. Mbali Mthethwa on etv’s medical drama Durban Gen has left her followers and fans begging for more after teasing them with a cropped raunchy snap of herself in the bedroom.

Those who know Miss Sibiya, are well aware of how much she loves showing off her natural body and judging from a couple of her pictures on social media, it is indeed a beautiful body. Be it in traditional wear, jeans, skirts, or dresses, she really knows how to put on a sexxy look. Learn More