First published in the Daily Maverick 168 weekly newspaper.
Twenty-seven years into democracy, as we mark Workers’ Day on 1 May, there has been a sea change in terms of work practices over the years. Most notably, black South Africans who were previously discriminated against during apartheid now have the right to strike, the right to fair labour practices and the right to join trade unions.
They also have more upward mobility. Writing on senior positions being reserved for white people during apartheid, Padraig O’Malley, an author and academic who’s written on South Africa’s journey to democracy, says on his blog: “The effect of this was to keep black workers in perpetual subordination to anybody who was white and to relegate them to second-class occupational status in the workplace.”
Week2 of SNWL promises thrills galore
30 April 2021 – The 2021 SAFA National Women’s League heads into the second week this coming weekend, with seven matches scheduled for Saturday, 1 May 2021.
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies will be looking for their first three points when they host TUT University at Siwelele Park in Bloemfontein. Celtic drew 1-1 with the University of Johannesburg last Saturday and will try to use this week’s encounter to solidify their position as one of the favourites for the league title.
The University of Johannesburg will also be aiming to collect their first three points of the season when they host Tsunami Queens in what will be an interesting encounter at the UJ Stadium, Soweto Campus.
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Cassandra Wingrove
She has been tasked with developing and coordinating growth opportunities to reach the company’s sales objectives of AU$1.2m (R14m). She will also provide broad operational day-to-day support to the team as the Australian offering and services were previously managed from the Johannesburg head office.
Wingrove has a BA Degree in Communications and an Honours in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg and brings a wealth of experience gained from the digital marketing sector. Some of her core capabilities include forecasting the budgeting cycle, managing the financial reporting, developing online communication strategies and providing business intelligence.