These were some of the questions discussed. It says such a fund will be similar to those established by European trade unions to protect their strikers, who would otherwise be without pay. Cosatu's central committee will meet next weekend to decide on whether to set up such a fund and to stitch together a code of conduct to guide the investment decisions of its affiliated unions. SA's prosperous minority benefit more from government expenditure than the poorest households, a study commissioned by the Deputy President's office has found. About 19-million people, just under half of the population, live in poverty, with a monthly household expenditure equivalent to R353 an adult.
Many households still have unsatisfactory access to education, health care, energy and clean water.
Last year, of course, a priority was to gain a listing in the Footsie to help win a decent investor following in London. At least two countries in the region, Botswana and Zimbabwe, have announced plans to formulate new competition laws. A Chinese delegation, which arrived in the country last week, will meet the Chamber of Mines of SA in Johannesburg. The team is led by Minister Wang Senhao, who is also chairman of the China National Mining Committee. Please click button to read the before using the information on this website.