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Professors Aumann and Yunus have two entirely different approaches to business: Professor Aumann believes that the sole purpose of business is to make money - and that individuals won't work for others - he doesn't believe that the sub-prime crisis in the USA, which lead to a global financial crisis results from greed. Professor Yunus takes a different approach - he believes that man is not here simply for the sole purpose of making money, at the expense of others. Read this report and give your views on the approach you believe we should adopt in South Africa.

Absolutely we agree totally. We are tyrying for months to get our registration number. The SETA say we are accredited. But you know if you dont have something saying you are acrredited, then you are not. So we are all in the same boat like you.
We share in your utter desperate frustration!!
Linda Neill
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Minister Blade Nzimande spoke recently about opening entry points to SA universities, which would include mature-age exemptions and re-looking at the matric-certificate route.

It is true that universities are expensive, and necessarily privileged. Degrees offer credentials that are verifiable, whether you’ve got the career knowledge or not. They’re almost like possessing brand name clothing; like wearing Levi jeans.

Good day all!!!
Is it just my impatience or you have you guys experienced extreme frustration with the paperwork and process required at SETA's (I won't mention names)?
Simple enquiries result in endless telephone calls, follow up emails and eventually physical visits to their offices, only to be turned with one or the other "excuse".
The result is that one's needs are not easily met, which has a direct result on one's ability to sell your service or your business.

Ok, guys, I feel better now that I know I am not delusional.

The toyi-toyi suggestion was a "joke". One needs to have a sense of humor when dealing with such frustrations.
On a serious note though, I am sure we can get a response in a more civilised manner. I think we should organise oursleves in a professional forum, such as this one, and present our frustrations to the relevant heads of the different ETQAs. One thing I know is that they are equally frustrated with their internal processes and staff performance.

Hi all,
With the changes to the EE report for this years submission, does anyone know of any seminars or information sessions that are taking place to equip us with the necessary knowledge to complete this report?

The Global Labour University
International Masters Programmes for Trade Unionists
Masters Programme "Labour Policy and Globalisation"

In January 2007 the GLU Masters programme with a focus on Labour and Development started at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa. The core courses are: Labour and Development & Economic Policy, Globalisation and Labour.

Announcement from SAMWU:

Trashing : The Good The Bad and the Exaggerated

SAMWU has noted press coverage on trashing and the comments of well known media commentators such as Tim Modise, and others who have used terms like ‘mayhem’ to describe the situation in municipalities where rubbish has been spilled onto the streets.

This union has called on all of its members not to trash, and will continue to do so. We acknowledge that it is unpopular, and can distract attention away from the central and just demands of our pay and conditions campaign.

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There are millions of unemployed South Africans who do not have the skill or knowledge to effectively seek or apply for employment. Many of these people do not have the resources to pay for guidance and assistance.

ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT?
USE “JOB SEEKERS” TO GIVE YOU AN EDGE OVER OTHERS ALSO SEEKING EMPLOYMENT!!

With all the identity fraud going around, it might be a good idea to check your details.

Check your marital status:

CLICK http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/enquiry/marital/status/marital_status.asp

Check if you are alive or dead:

CLICK www.dha.gov.za/enquiry/living/status/living_status.asp