Telkom plans to cut thousands of jobs
South African telecoms company Telkom SA has served unions with letters regarding planned job cuts, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Out of respect for our employees, we will share information once we have engaged further with our employees and unions,” Mooketsi Mocumi said in a WhatsApp response to questions.
The company has served unions with section 189 notices. At least 3,000 Telkom employees will be affected.
In other news – Zodwa Wabantu: I’m not ashamed to say my son is repeating a grade
As schools open on Wednesday, some children are carrying the shame of having to repeat a grade, instilled in them by their parents. However, Zodwa Wabantu has chosen a different route with her son, Vuyo, who is repeating grade eight.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Zodwa said she was disappointed when her son failed. She had to remember, however, that it was probably harder for him to present her with that report and made a conscious decision not to put him in a shame spiral. Read more
Source: eNCA
