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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Employment and Labour Committee Welcomes Presentations on 2025-2030 Strategic Plans for Department and Entities
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed presentations on the 2025-2030 strategic plans, 2025/26 annual performance plans and budget estimates of the Department of Employment and Labour, Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE), Productivity South Africa (PSA), the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC). The committee is of the view that more resources are needed to adequately fund the department and its entities. More resources are needed to increase the department's inspection and enforcement capacity, to fund SEE's procurement initiatives and the employment of persons living with disabilities in line with United Nations' conventions, to address the CCMA's case backlog, and to fund NEDLAC's mandate of facilitating national dialogue, among other things. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Boyce Maneli, said that the contribution of SEE, CCMA and NEDLAC to the country's economic growth cannot be overstated. 'An inclusive growth of the economy requires that there be a harmonious work environment, and the CCMA is best placed as an arbiter. Greater participation of everyone in the economy [is also required], including persons living with disabilities, and SEE is best placed to facilitate that aspect; and continuous facilitation of national dialogue, which is a mandate of NEDLAC,' said Mr Maneli. To this end, the committee has called on the department to provide in writing the various creative measures that will be implemented to cover budget shortfalls. Mr Maneli said that while legislative review may be needed to motivate budget increases for some aspects, the committee will work within the current legislative framework around budget process to get possible increases through the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters process in future financial years. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Australia jobs unexpectedly dip in May but unemployment holds steady
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian employment dipped in May after solid gains the previous month, data showed on Thursday, though full-time jobs jumped and the jobless rate held steady in a sign of continued resilience in the labour market. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed net employment dipped 2,500 in May from April, when they rose a revised 87,600. That was below market forecasts for a 22,500 increase, though the series has been very volatile in recent months. The jobless rate held at 4.1%, where it has been for over a year now. The participation rate dipped slightly to 67.0%. Other details of the report were strong, with full-time jobs rising 38,700 in May and hours worked rebounding by a solid 1.3%, after a flat April. There was little market reaction as the report did not move the dial on policy easing expectations from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Swaps imply a 65% probability for a quarter-point rate cut in July, more or less the same as before. "The drop in jobs does not reflect a sudden reversal of the labour market's fortunes," said Kar Chong Low, an economist at Oxford Economics Australia "Instead, part of the fall reflects normalisation following exceptionally strong growth in April. Similarly, the rebound in hours worked, the tick down in underemployment, and the jump in full-time work show firms are still demanding workers' time." The RBA has already cut interest rates twice since February to 3.85% as inflation slowed to the target band of 2-3%. However, consumers have stayed stubbornly frugal and economic growth has remained subdued, with U.S. tariffs and geopolitical conflicts darkening the economic outlook. All of that argues for more policy easing from the RBA in the months ahead, with investors expecting a total easing of 70 basis points by the end of the year. In the meantime, the labour market has proved to be resilient. The unemployment rate remains low at 4.1% and job advertisements are stabilising above pre-COVID levels. Wages have been well-behaved, with growth in the private sector mostly subdued. The central bank is expecting the unemployment rate to peak just a little higher at 4.3% this cycle.
The Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Meghan breaks silence on viral clip of her twerking while in labour
The Duchess of Sussex has addressed the viral video she posted of herself twerking while in labour with daughter Princess Lilibet. Meghan shared the previously unseen footage to mark her daughter's fourth birthday on 4 June. The video featured her and Prince Harry dancing to the song Baby Mama by Starrkeisha. The clip has since gone viral. Speaking to Emma Grede in her Aspire Podcast, due to be released on Tuesday (17 June), Meghan said: 'You have to be authentic. Did you see my Baby Mommadance? That was four years ago. 'So it's also a really great reminder that with all the noise or whatever people do, there's still a whole life - a real, authentic, fun life - that's happening behind the scenes.'
News24
15-06-2025
- General
- News24
DA to challenge govt's plan for ‘crude racial classification' in workplace to meet quotas
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Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Arabella Chi admits her boyfriend Billy Henty has a 'new level of respect' for her after 16 hour labour during birth of their first child
Arabella Chi has told of how her boyfriend Billy Henty has a 'new level of respect' for her she endured a 16 hour labour during birth of their first child. The former Love Island star, 34, welcomed a daughter named Gigi - with with her businessman boyfriend Billy three weeks ago. Speaking in an interview with OK! magazine on Saturday, Arabella gave an insight into her birth experience. She said: 'The second she was born life made sense. Billy cried. I cried. Everyone cried! He said to me afterwards, "I've got a new level of respect for you." 'People forget I went through 16 hours of labour. They see one image and assume it was glamorous. It wasn't. I was sweating, exhausted, saying to my mum, "I've got nothing left to push." From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She added: 'We had two full weeks together in that baby bubble. It was really special. Seeing Billy as a dad, it's made me fall more in love with our little family.' The model has been giving her Instagram followers and insight and shared a photo carousel featuring different images of herself, Gigi and Billy as they adjust to family life. She looked every inch the doting mother as she cuddled Gigi at their home as they got settled in to their family life. Arabella also included shots of her out for lunches with Gigi and wrote in a caption: 'In love with this little life [heart emoji].' The model added on her Instagram Stories: 'Thank you for all the beautiful messages. The past 11 days have been the most magical days of my life.' 'Being a mummy to our little girl Gigi is the most rewarding feeling I have ever had. She is so precious and given me a complete new meaning and purpose to life.' Announcing Gigi's arrival, she shared photographs of her and the little one, Arabella captioned the post: 'Our worlds are complete. Gigi Harper Henty. 20/05/2025 6.2 lbs.' Fans had been eagerly awaiting the announcement all week after noticing the TV personality had gone silent on social media. For their lavish baby shower, which was held at a Mexican restaurant on Kings Road, guests were served cocktails named Princess Paloma, Miss Margarita and Angel Fresco in honour of her baby girl. A number of Arabella's star-studded pals also came to celebrate including Georgia Harrison, Olivia Hawkins and Dancing On Ice star Ferne McCann. Arabella and entrepreneur Billy found love after starring on the first All Stars series last year, and announced they were expecting their first child together in December. The bombshell and Billy went public with their relationship in October. The model revealed that she has 'always wanted to be a mum' as she discussed finding the one in her boyfriend. Arabella admitted the couple 'moved in together straight away' after meeting through mutual friends. She was previously linked to Premier League footballer Ruben Dias, Leonardo DiCaprio's 'close pal' Richie Akiva and French rugby player Yoann Huget. A sweet snap of Billy in black-and-white shows the couple walking out of hospital as they navigate parenthood together for the first time Although Arabella found herself back in the Love Island Villa in January 2024, she once again was unlucky in love... at least until she met Billy. Speaking in an interview with MailOnline about her pregnancy, she said: 'I'm so happy, and she's such a blessing and I'm so thrilled.' She continued: 'It wasn't a surprise. I've always wanted to be a mum. We've thought of names, so we're very excited.'
