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The official organ of Sasbo, The Finance Union, est. 1916 www.sasbo.org.za
Vol 31 No 8 November/December 2009
page 3–7 page 9 page 11 page 13
Feedback from National First shop stewards Black Women Chapter Apply for a Sasbo
Executive Congress 2009 elected in African Bank bursary application study grant
Sasbo’s Black Women’s Chapter, “Don’t delay. The first 50 valid
creates educational opportunities applications drawn after the
for black, coloured and Indian closing date will receive the
women who are single parents. grants.”
Transforming today
for a better tomorrow
asbo general secretary,
S Shaun Oelschig, launched
Congress 2009 with this sum-
mary of global, national and union
developments over the past year.
Since the previous National Executive
Congress meeting in November 2008,
there have, on a global level, been
many natural disasters, i.e. major
storms, floods, earthquakes, torna-
does, cyclones and more recently a
tsunami, all due, I believe, to a large
extent to global warming.
It is a phenomenon that is wreaking
havoc on global weather patterns. We
all need to do our bit in limiting its
negative impact on our environment.
Although there have been a few isolat-
ed ‘terrorist’ attacks around the world,
it appears that there has been an over-
all reduction in such attacks. tions. However, there remains a lot The delegates at the 2009 National Executive Congress.
to do in regard to dealing with
The past year has seen ongoing con- those infected and/or affected.
flict, violence and/or uncertainty in Sasbo (through Louise Plaatjies) has There is ongoing concern and tension have remained profitable and none
Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Afghanistan, once again been requested, by the with regard to the nuclear pro- have needed to be bailed out or
Iraq, India and Pakistan and the Belgian Labour Federation, to run grammes of Iran and North Korea embarked on massive retrenchment
Middle East. and co-ordinate HIV/Aids training exercises), the same cannot be said for
among union office bearers and We have seen the first African other sectors of the economy, e.g. the
The world has been hit by the N1H1 officials in numerous other African American elected to the USA’s highest mining, motor vehicle and manufac-
(Swine Flu) epidemic which has killed countries. office, i.e. USA President Obama turing sectors.
thousands of people.
The following Sasbo Branch We have experienced the worst global The world recession has extracted a
On the positive side, we have seen Executive Committees have used, economic meltdown/recession since heavy toll on South Africa. However,
the slowing of new HIV/Aids infec- or are in the process of using, their the great depression in the early 1900s over the past few months, South
Aids/other orphans funds since African workers and consumers have
our last Congress: Internationally many banks closed seen some light at the end of the tun-
With down, many have been bailed out by nel, with a declining inflation rate
Durban, Diamondfields, Sasbo Head their governments and there have been (August 2009 CPI was 6.4% (August
compliments Office, Grahamstown, South-Western hundreds of thousands of jobs lost 2008 was 13.7%)) and declining inter-
Districts, Newcastle, Drakensberg, est rates (from 15.5% to 10.5%).
Look out for your Sasbo Goldfields, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Although, as predicted in last year’s
2010 calendar in the next Pietermaritzburg and Uitenhage. report to Congress, South African The outlook for the next year or two is
banks have to some extent been starting to look better and it is expect-
issue of Sasbo News. Nevertheless, there is still a great need ‘spared’ this crisis (their profit margins
and still much to be done in this regard. have come under pressure, but they Continued on page 3
The official organ of Sasbo, The Finance Union, est. 1916 www.sasbo.org.za
Editorial
Sasbo members set course
for another dynamic year
Sasbo is a member-driven union. It has remained a successful union Focus unwaveringly on the source of
Its parliament - National Executive
through nine decades because it has
consistently had the ability to:
member unity: the pursuance of em-
ployment issues and the improvement
Did you know ?
Council - meets annually to evaluate of its members’ overall circumstances.
the union’s progress, elect its office- Read the needs and wishes of its mem- Am I allowed to drive
bearers and set the union’s policy for bers … Thanks to these clear-sighted guidelines to and from work if
the year ahead. and cross-checks, over almost a century
Measure up to their demands the union has suffered no frauds or insured for private
When the 2009 NEC took place in financial failures, manipulation by glory
use?
Kempton Park from 23 to 25 October, Adapt to change seekers, or departures from its mission
delegates representing all of the to place its members first.
union’s 29 Branch Executive Another reason for its success has
Committees worked through a meaty been its unfaltering adherence to the Thanks to Congress 2009, this impecca-
Yes, most policy
agenda and placed the union on formula established by the union’s ble record will continue into the future. wordings include to and
course for yet another dynamic year. founders, namely that members must:
Immediate Sasbo priorities are to
from work in their
As important as the detail of this Determine the union’s policies and continue transforming the union and definition of “private
achievement was the spirit that guided priorities. to launch a marketing plan aimed at
it. Few SA forums have achieved such making every finance worker aware use”. Some even extend
amity and unity of purpose. Delegate decision-making to demo- of what the country’s premier this to professional use
cratically elected colleagues. finance union has to offer.
Fewer even mirror more clearly the but will have certain
ideals of our Rainbow Nation. Employ capable and experienced pro- The union also aims to create among limitations. If you’re in
fessionals to interact with manage- finance workers the desire to become a
The union has experienced enormous ments on their behalf. member of the Sasbo family. Given the doubt; confirm with
changes since its founding in 1916. high proportion of 100% Sasbo branch- your broker.
Elect a Management Committee to es and departments that already exist,
safeguard finances. this is a realistic goal. S
Sasbo Head Office
Fourmall Office Park West,
Building No. 1, Percy Street,
Fourways. Private Bag X84,
Bryanston, 2021.
Where to get your efforts appreciated
e all like to make a differ-
Tel: (011) 467 0192.
Fax: (011) 467 0188. W ence … to have our efforts
appreciated.
Most CEOs would settle for such
unstinting recognition, but are unlike-
ly to experience it.
Scour five thousand years of recorded
history and you’ll find few mentions of
the achievements of business tycoons.
Sasbo News But you’ll find plenty of praise for those
A flaw of the finance sector is that too Wherein rests the difference? saints and social reformers who helped
Fax (011) 234 1501.
much of what we do is part of a pro- to relieve the suffering of mankind.
e–mail schraader@mweb.co.za.
duction chain. We come to work, give In the finance world we pursue an all-
The Sasbo News contact
of our best, and leave not knowing demanding, never-quite-adequate set So, if you want your small slice of
number is specifically for
quite where our efforts fitted in, or if of commercial values. appreciation and immortality, you
matters regarding the anyone noticed their value. know what to do – start helping your
newspaper (changes of address At Sasbo, we pursue human values. fellow beings. Your BEC is a good
and non–receipt of newspapers By contrast, hardly a month goes by place to begin. S
should be advised to Sasbo without lavish praise for the efforts of It is when you make a positive differ-
Headquarters). some Sasbo organiser - the bouquets ence to human lives that the kudos
extended to our Philip Landman in this start flowing. It is the same on the
issue of Sasbo News being no exception broader stage of history.
(see ‘Briewe/Letters’on page 14)
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National Executive Congress 2009
Continued from page 1
Transforming today
for a better tomorrow
ed that we will emerge from the reces- On the negative side, we are still hav-
sion by year end. ing to deal with the ugly and dishon-
est employer practice of undisclosed
Although the world - and South Africa - overtime.
has seen massive job losses as a result of
the economic crisis, the South African Domestically, we have over the past
banking sector has seen relatively few year been able to revive the Cape
retrenchments although there have been Town, Lowveld and Polokwane
job losses over this period. Branch Executive Committees and we
are hoping to revive the East
In April this year South Africa held Griqualand BEC by year end.
peaceful, free and fair general elections
and the ruling African National Con- The Sasbo News has, after the compre-
gress was overwhelmingly re-elected hensive member survey conducted in Shaun Oelschig, Sasbo general secretary
with President Jacob Zuma as President. the past year been revamped and
redesigned into a cleaner, more mod-
There have been no significant labour ern looking publication.
legislation amendments in the past year.
Sasbo awarded honorary life member-
Feedback on progress
Sasbo has continued to exert influence
in the finance sector with our involve-
ment in and contribution to bodies
ship (its highest honour) to Ms Joy
Esterhuizen (now retired from active
service) and to Mr Reuben Moeketsi
of 2008 NEC resolutions
asbo general secretary, Shaun
such as:
The Bankseta Council
Inseta Council
(who sadly and very unexpectedly
passed away). S Oelschig, gave Congress 2009
the following feedback on the
Secretary and two more elected mem-
bers of the National Executive
Congress. (NECR 11/08)
Bankmed Board of Trustees We have continued to expand our progress of the resolutions passed
Nedmed Board membership recruitment and service at the previous congress. As required, the Standing Orders have
Financial Sector Charter Council, capabilities by having employed addi- been amended, the two elected
Institute of Retirement Funds tional recruiters and more organising Alternate institutional council National Executive Congress dele-
Nedlac and legal staff. delegates gates, i.e. Mr Daniel Joseph and Mr
Institute of Bankers Board “THAT the Union’s Constitution be Malesela Lekota, participated in the
Standard Bank Group Retirement To further improve communication amended by, in both clauses 19.1.4 and 2009 resolutions committee. The reso-
Fund Board of Trustees with members we have increased our 19.2.3, inserting a new last paragraph lution has been complied with.
Nedbank DC Pension Fund Board of number of Memnet/branch reps/com- that reads “Should the elected institu-
Trustees mittee members. The number now tional council/national council dele- Establishment of regional
Nedbank DB Pension Fund Board of stands at approximately 5 497 mem- gate/s be unable to, for whatever rea- offices
Trustees bers (as opposed to 5 034 in 2008 and 4 son, attend any specific institution “THAT the senior secretariat conducts a
Uni Global Union 700 in 2007). council/national council meeting, such feasibility study and determines criteria
Uni-Africa Finance (our President Joe delegate/s may be substituted by the for a region to become a fully fledged
Kokela was re-elected UNI Africa This year, we have had to represent branch executive committee nominat- branch, which should be referred to the
Finance President and Louise Plaatjies members in 24% more disciplinary ing another delegate to attend the rele- Management Committee for approval.”
was elected Women’s President) and grievance hearings than in 2008. vant institutional meeting in the place (NECR 12/08)
The Old Mutual Education Trust of the elected delegate.” (NECR 10/08)
Board of Trustees Nevertheless, the union’s membership As required, this constitutional As required, a feasibility study has
had grown from 67 123 to 67 790 by amendment was published in Sasbo been conducted, concluded and
On organisational/institutional bar- the end of September 2009. News, submitted to and registered by approved by the Management
gaining matters, Sasbo has seen many the Department of Labour. The resolu- Committee.
successes and developments. For this I must thank each and every tion has been complied with.
one sitting here. You have all con- General or deputy general
Our Old Mutual membership has tributed to this growth. Election of additional two secretary position reserved
exceeded 1 000 and we have been members to the resolutions for designated groups
included in the Omdaba processes (a The Sasbo staff has been relatively sta- committee “THAT, should a vacancy occur in
partial form of recognition). African ble over the past year, with 89% of all “THAT the National Executive either the position of the General
Bank membership has continued to appointments and 100% of all promo- Congress elects two new additional Secretary or Deputy General Secretary
grow in leaps and bounds and we tions being from the designated members, and one alternate, from and until Sasbo has complied with the
recently signed a formal recognition groups. Numerous employees have amongst themselves to serve on the FSC, at least one of the two positions
agreement with them. Most of our undergone training and there are Resolutions Committee to run concur- should preferably be filled from the
remuneration negotiations have plans for many more to do so next rently with the Presidential term. Such designated groups (in line with the
resulted in above inflation and double year; and the vast majority of Sasbo members should not be serving on the Employment Equity Act) in the
digit settlements. We have agreed a employees and Management Management Committee and shall be Union.” (NECR 13/08)
financial wellness policy at Absa. At Committee members attended elected delegates until the next
FNB we agreed improved study leave. Diversity Management workshops. National Executive Congress.” As neither the General nor Deputy
At Nedbank we saw better incentives, The Resolutions committee will thus General Secretaries’ positions have
and in Standard Bank improved home Against this background, the secretari- consist of President, Deputy President, become vacant, there has been no action
loan benefits were introduced. at report is presented. Thank you. S General Secretary, Deputy General Continued on page 4
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Continued from page 3 equivalents and upwards (i.e. Regional Of the total Sasbo staff, 85% (excluding
Secretary and up) we have 67% (2008= foreign nationals) (2008 = 90%, 2007 =
Feedback on progress 70%, 2007 = 62%, & 2000 = 33%) of
employees from the designated groups
90%, & 2000 = 81%) are from the des-
ignated groups.
as defined by the Employment Equity
of 2008 NEC resolutions Act (55 of 1998). Designated groups
are South African employees who are
Of the designated group, 71% (exclud-
ing foreign nationals) are “Black”
on this resolution, but the Management believe in a union, society and country African, coloured, Indian, women or (2008 = 72, 2007 = 74% & 2000 = 53%),
Committee has taken note and will in where people, irrespective of colour, disabled employees and 26% are white females (2008 =
the event of a vacancy occurring deal race, gender, religion, etc. are equal. 26%, 2007 = 25%, & 2000 = 46%).
with the matter accordingly. If for our Professional Grade 3 (P3) and
Equality is unconditional; equality is equivalents and upwards (i.e. Regional In total 76% (2008 = 72%, 2007 = 69%,
Transforming today for a bet- about going forward as one undivided Secretary and up) we exclude the & 2000 = 83%) of the designated group
ter tomorrow! union, society and nation. General and Deputy General are female and 24% (2008 = 28%, 2007
As sasbo, we who espouse equality Secretaries, we have 75% i.e. (2008= = 31%, & 2000 = 17%) are male.
and demand a fair, just, equitable, Only once we have achieved this can we 80%, 2007 = 73%, & 2000 = 36%) of
equal and non-racial society and talk about having transformed and hav- employees from the designated groups. Undesignated white males make up
workplace, must do some introspec- ing achieved our transformation goals. 12% (2008 = 10%, 2007=11%, & 2000 =
tion and always think about our At Assistant General Secretary level 19%) of all Sasbo permanent employ-
actions and decisions, we must think For as long as we bring colour, race, we have 86%, i.e. 6 out of 7 (2008 = ees.
about what we say and do and ensure gender, religion, etc. into any view 85%, 2007 = 80%, & 2000 = 25%) repre-
that the ugly head of hypocrisy is not and/ or decision we have or make, we sentation from designated groups. We will continue to work on and mon-
sitting on our shoulders, we must cannot say that we as South Africans itor our position in terms of employ-
think about whether we are adhering have transformed. For Professional Grade 2 (P2) and ment equity.
to or failing to adhere to our own stan- equivalents and below (i.e. Organiser
dards and expectations. Sasbo’s staff position as regards and below) our staff is made up of May we continue transforming today
“transformation” employment equity 91% (excluding foreign nationals) for a better tomorrow. S
If we were ever to speak of or dream as at end September 2009 was: (2008 = 94%, 2007 = 97%, & 2000 =
of an end to racism and a non-racial 92%) employees from designated
and equal society then we must surely For our Professional Grade 3 (P3) and groups.
Resolutions passed
by Congress 2009
he following resolutions equivalents) and assistant
T have been adopted by
Sasbo’s 2009 National
Executive Congress 2009:
general secretaries
That should a vacancy occur in the
positions of Regional Secretaries (and
equivalents) or Assistant General
Appointment of a training and Secretaries, and until Sasbo has com-
development officer plied with the Financial Sector Charter,
That Sasbo establishes a full-time post such positions must preferably be
of Training Officer to head up train- filled, from within the union, from the
ing, development and education, i.e. designated groups in line with the
to organise, prepare and execute all Employment Equity Act, and
training needs of all the Union struc-
tures, and that the senior secretariat That the Management Committee, in
should, depending on the need, deter- conjunction with both the General and
mine the functions and level of such Deputy General Secretaries, should be
training officer. involved in such final selection The congress delegates received t-shirts with a soccer theme.
process.
Funds to be allocated towards
social interaction between Training and development of That, where practicably possible, all to be referred to the National
branch executive committees retrenched finance sector Branch Executive Committees that Executive Congress for ratification at
That the Management Committee of workers were once functional and later became their first meeting after the decision
the Union creates a budget so as to That Sasbo use its influence within the dysfunctional be re-established as a has been taken.
enable Branch Executive Committees, Banking and Insurance Sector matter of extreme urgency.
in close proximity, to interact on a Education and Training Authorities so Subscription cap
social level. as to ensure that they source informa- Standing orders and resolu- That clause 6.1 of the Sasbo Constitution
tion about skills that could enhance tions committee be amended by replacing the words
Process of transformation in employability of finance sector That the Resolutions Committee, “One Thousand Rand (R1 000) per
the union employees, and chaired by the President, be empow- annum” with the words “Two Thousand
That the union’s management ered to review and make changes to Rand (R2 000) per annum”. S
Committee, together with the General That Sasbo use its influence within standing orders, such changes are then
and Deputy General Secretary, should the Bankseta and the Inseta so as to
be the responsible and accountable ensure that they optimise and use
parties in leading the process of trans-
formation in the Union, and
their resources to develop a pro-
gramme that retrenched finance sec-
Constitutional Amendment
That they report to the Union’s tor workers could utilise to make The 2009 Sasbo National Executive ‘that the wording in clause 6.1 “one
National Executive Congress annually. them more marketable. Congress, which took place between thousand rand (R1 000,00) per annum”
23 and 25 October 2009, agreed the fol- be replaced by the words “two thou-
Selection and appointment of Revival of dysfunctional lowing amendment to clause 6.1 of the sand rand (R2 000,00) per annum’. S
regional secretaries (and branches Union’s Constitution:
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Sasbo Black Women Chapter
enedicta Johnson, deputy Objectives Projects they will research
B chairperson of the Sasbo
Black Women Chapter, gave
the NEC this feedback on the
To contribute towards education
and/or training of black women and
black children
and/or implement
Women’s Development Fund
Farming project
chapter’s activities over the Education assistance
previous year. To fund research relating to or relevant Entrepreneurship
to black women and black children Communication
Sasbo was nominated as a
beneficiary of the Wiphold NGO To assist in the development of skills Essence of Mangete Project
Trust and therefore the union and competencies of black women and The committee is supporting a project
receives funds from the Wiphold black children called Essence of Mangete in KwaZulu-
NGO Trust for the purpose of Natal. They are planting lemon grass
assisting in the empowerment of Activities and sugar cane. They are currently
black women and black children. The Disbursement of funds training the women in the community
Management Committee of the to do the planting (out-growers). We
Benedicta Johnson,
union has decided to establish a sub- Bursaries have purchased a distillation unit for
deputy chairperson of the
committee to ensure that the The committee awarded 37 bursaries them. This will enable them to distil the
Sasbo Black Women Chapter
prerequisites are achieved. lemon grass and sell it.
The bursaries were for school fees at sure the bursaries are paid and finalise
Committee members high school and university Way forward details of a study scheme for members.
Thaera Rahman – Chairperson In November the Chapter will hand
Benedicta Johnson – Deputy High school – R6 000 and University over the distiller in Mangete and meet Benedicta concluded her report saying:
Chairperson R15 000 with the out-growers. “The committee would like to thank
Noxolo Jonas – Member the Management committee for their
Louise Plaaitjies – Member We had 22 applications for high school There has already been a call for appli- confidence in appointing us to lead
Samantha Anthony – Finance Manager and 15 for university cations for 2010 bursaries through this project and their continued sup-
Patrick Msibi – Mancom Member Sasbo News. The committee will con- port since we were appointed.” S
Isaac Ramputa – Sasbo Staff The total amount paid was R293 294 sider and approve applications, make
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ifted by the occasion,
members were in lyrical
mood at Sasbo’s 2009
Waxing lyrical at congress
National Executive Congress.
Various members contributed to who sacrificed
the atmosphere with poems and A career in engineering to be a service
songs. professional specialising in banking,
I am the employee, whose passion is
Most notably, Mpendulo Xwazi’s emo- to service the community,
tional poem ‘Who am I?’ won the dele- I am the one who learned
gates’ respect and the whole congress Mathematics from Karl Marx that
sang along to Noddy Naudé, Daniel Common plus Unity equals
Joseph, Adele Engelbrecht, Noxolo Community and that I am a member
Jonas, Puban Naidoo, Paul Lubbe and of that
co’s adaptation of the song community above all else.
“Loslappie”. Who am I?
Who am I? I am the budding poet trapped in pro-
By Mpendulo G. Xwazi crastination and cannot
Blossom as the flowers, flora, and the
Who am I? fynbos of the Karoo,
I am born of the descendants of I am the one who educates through
Mzilikazi, my speech,
I am born of the descendants of Phalo Who am I?
kaTshiwo,
Sasbo delegates show they have “gees”.
Who am I? My voice of reason resonates within
the mind of the lost child whose
I am uKhumalo, Mntungwa, Dreams are in tatters,
kaMzilikazi kaMashobana, My words educate, inspire and moti- drive of the woman who sells amag- Ek is ’n Sasbo-lid
Who am I? vate those whose hope seems but all winya
I am the grandchild of AmaCube, lost, At the corner of Paul Kruger and O, ek wil huis toe gaan
ooMadiba, ooSophitsho, Who am I? Bloed streets, na Sasbo toe
I have been raised by the Bahlakoane I am impressed by the zest with which Die resessie rol
babatle li momotela, I am the one, who dances to the rich the young man darts, dashes and drib- Ma’ die bank is vol
Who am I? melodies of Proudly South African bles in between rushing cars in ’n Lid wat vandag by my aansluit
I am the son of the soil that shapes the Music, Lynnwood road shouting “Pretoria hy kan maar kom
valleys and the hills of the I bump with Prokid when he says News, Beeld, Daily Sun..” Ek is ’n Sasbo-lid S
Drakensberg, uKhahlamba, Aa! “Bumpa, Bumpa Bumm-pa”, Who am I?
Maloti. Ngishay’indlamu when Izingane
I am whose voice can be heard from Zoma sing “Bonk’abantu I am all this and more, but
the top of the Magalies Mountains, bafun’uZuma” I remain Mpendulo Sicelo Goodwill
Who am I? Kea hobela le Famole oa Matetile ha Peacemaker Xwazi.
are “Ranta e oele”
I am the brilliant, intelligent student I am the one who is inspired by the
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Congress given details
of a busy Mancom year
eporting to Congress on
R
Approval of the Black Women’s
Mancom’s activities over Chapter education assistance scheme.
the past year 2008/9, Approval of the union’s new
deputy president, Marquis Noël, marketing plan.
provided a comprehensive list of
actions approved and initiated by A re-evaluation of training and devel-
the Committee at its six regular opment within the union and an allo-
and two off-site meetings during cation of R200 000 for transformational
the year. Among the more notable training.
of these were:
The awarding of honorary life
The decision to send a seven-strong membership to Joy Esterhuysen and
delegation to the UNI-Africa Ruben Moketse.
conference in Tunisia.
Domestically, costs were re-evaluated
The purchase of shares in the four big at all levels with the aim of creating a Marquis Noël gives feedback on behalf of Mancom.
banks. smarter, more cost-efficient operation.
A R5-million investment in To this end, during the year Mancom
transformation-based investment made a number of decisions regarding
NEW SA. staff pensions, promotions, remune-
ration and training, vehicle costs,
A R10 000 donation to ZIBAWU, recruiting incentives, and insurance
Zimbabwe’s banking union. cover for delegates on Sasbo business.
The decision to continue the Sasbo and the Sasbo Benevolent Fund,
substantial assistance that Sasbo has whose activities are controlled by
been providing to Aids orphans Mancom, received an unqualified
through the interaction of its BECs. audit for 2008. S
Union unveils new
marketing strategy
The overall aims of the marketing plan
will be to:
Take Sasbo closer to its members
Bring members and non-members
closer to Sasbo
Increase member awareness and par-
ticipation
Increase public awareness of the union
Dramatically increase direct communi-
cation within the union
Ben Venter, Sasbo deputy
general secretary. The first step in the new plan will be
the creation of a Sasbo sales team. The Sasbo on to every desk’ via the Sasbo “Other key aims of the plan will be to
union has stressed, however, that website, SMS’ and email communica- help our AGSs to get even closer to
t Congress 2009, Sasbo
A
implementation of the plan will not be tions. their institutions and to expand the
unveiled a new marketing the sole concern of the union’s market- Sasbo family through the creation of
strategy geared to adapt ing/PR staff. It will involve interaction “The process of bringing members more branch executive committees.”
the union to its changing business with other staff members, union mem- closer to their union will bring mem-
environment as well as heighten bers and consultants, in need. bers more opportunities and enjoy- Longer-term aims of what promises to
member participation in its affairs. ment,” said Ben Venter, deputy gener- be an invigorating plan that will inject
Industry trends driving the need Research into such issues as analysing al secretary, in introducing the plan to more interest and excitement into all
for a re-aligned marketing the competition, the positioning of the Congress. levels of union activity are likely to be
approach were identified as: the union’s product and services, pricing PR and media training and liaison for
development of leaner and mean- and best methods are likely to form “There will be regular incentivised key members, head office and regional
er banks; the advent of the ’new part of the future marketing approach. competitions that will enable members staff; the use of advertising campaigns;
generation’ banker interested in to win trips; other value-added bene- and moves that will heighten the
personal rather than collective The plan has key result areas with fits; colourful and informative litera- union’s presence on the national and
enrichment, and higher member- short-, medium- and long-term aims. ture, more branch visits, Sasbo mer- international stages. S
ship deletions. Its most immediate aim will be to ‘get chandise and other marketing aides.
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‘The rich are being bailed out while the poor are being sold out…’
Sasbo president states union’s
stance on key socio-economic issues
tions of a greed-driven economic col- as government’s problem alone. It is ploying affected staff members into
lapse, he said: “The economic turmoil an issue for all South Africans. We can- positions that will not require them to
has caused states and the rich to intensi- not go on supporting an organisation be FAIS-compliant. They have no
fy their attack on the poor by cutting managed by greedy people who think other plans for them except dismissals.
social services, retrenching millions of only of themselves.
workers and smashing people’s rights. “Comrades, as Sasbo we have taken a
“As the main users of electricity, busi- position, a position that says let them
“The political and corporate elite are ness in particular needs to take the dismiss one, bazobona onina, they will
trying to make the poor pay for the cri- lead in addressing the crisis.” see their mothers.
sis. In the process they are forging on
with the most unequal, unstable and Joe pledged Sasbo’s unequivocal sup- “Our position is a very clear one; rede-
brutal society in human history. port for Cosatu’s campaign to ban ploy the affected members.
Modime Joe Kokela, Sasbo labour brokers.
President. “The system that now exists is highly “We are currently preparing our-
unstable and is driven by greed, arro- “We reject all forms of labour broking selves for a legal battle with the
gance and short-sightedness. A handful in totality because it cynically manipu- banks on this issue and we will leave
n a tough and broad-ranging
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of people have made trillions while the lates and exploits workers and denies no stone unturned in ensuring that
address to Sasbo’s 2009 rest of us - especially the poor, who are them workers rights and union repre- the FAIS issue is handled correctly,
National Executive Congress, paying for this crisis - continue to suffer. sentation,” he said. fairly and justly.
union president, Joe Kokela, iden-
tified key socio-economic and “Does this mean capitalism is failing or “You cannot work for one master and “You see, comrades, you will need
domestic problems affecting the has failed? Does capitalism have a con- be paid by another.” Sasbo as your union for a very long
union’s members and spelled out science? Are the government bail-outs time,” he added.
the union’s approach to them. of the banks a sign that the world Joe issued a strong warning to those
would prefer to become more socialistic banks considering dismissing Sasbo’s president ended his address
His address covered the global econo- than before? employees who have not met their by pointing to the changing pattern of
mic meltdown, the SA police’s controver- FAIS deadlines. Sasbo’s membership – almost 85% of
sial ‘shoot to kill’ policy, the proposed “I don’t know the answers. But the way members have been members for less
National Health Bill, labour broking, the things are presently being done, the rich “As Sasbo we have a problem with that than five years – and how this has
Eskom and Coega crises, proposed FAIS are being bailed out while the workers - a serious problem - because we believe heightened the need for the union to
dismissals and transformation. are being sold out.” it is a wrong approach,” he said. ‘transform to remain relevant.’
After he had spoken, he was unani- Moving to local issues, Joe went on to “Remember these people can still do “We must embrace change before it is
mously re-elected to serve a fourth urge Sasbo members to support govern- their jobs. It is just that now there is a forced down your throat,” he said. “If
consecutive three-year term as the ment’s plan to launch a National Health new legal requirement that they are we reject change, the next generation
union’s president. Insurance plan. He said that a scheme being told to comply with. will also reject us and everything that
wherein all participants paid the same we have stood for.” S
Sasbo’s president began by focusing contribution would create the necessary “The banks are not talking about rede-
on the SA police’s recent distressing cross-subsidisation between young and
‘shoot to kill’ action that had seen the old, prevent the dumping of patients
police pumping nine bullets into a car too old or too poor to afford health care
suspected of being hijacked and killing and alleviate the plight of the poorest of
an innocent woman and a three-year- the poor.
old child and then later condoning
their action. Turning his attention to the Eskom cri-
sis, Sasbo’s president described it as ‘a
“Shooting to kill does not do South worrying factor that has to be taken
Africa any good. It makes some seriously by the labour movement.’
policemen gun-crazy,” he said.
“Unless the government can put prop- If Eskom’s proposed 45%-a-year tariff
er models of behaviour in place, we increase is approved, likely problems
will be among those countries that would be :
have failed its citizens.” • Retarded recovery from the
economic recession
Speaking on the global economic crisis • Slower economic growth
of the past two years – ‘the worst since • Higher than anticipated interest rates
1929-30’ - Joe slammed what he called • Money removed from households
‘one of the greatest wealth grabs in and business
history.’ • Continued suffering for the working
class
He continued: “The global corporate
elite were bailed out by their political “Already, a Coega project – potentially a
chums with public money at the big job-creator - has been withdrawn,
expense of the poor and the working thereby denying workers in the Eastern
class.” Cape much-needed employment oppor-
tunities. Congress delegates listened attentively to the presentations.
Stressing how closely capitalism’s cur-
rent crisis reflected Karl Marx’s predic- “The Eskom problem must not be seen
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Nedbank
Eugene is
Time to have your say
S alary negotiations between Sasbo
and Nedbank are scheduled to
commence early in February 2010.
Other factors that must be taken
into account when negotiating on
matters of salary increases include
Bankseta’s
“In order for your negotiating team
to have a better understanding of
medical costs, education costs and
utility costs. It is most unfortunate
that medical aids are increasing
new chairperson
asbo assistant general sec-
S
its members’ expectations, their subscriptions for the majority of
participation in this process is of members by amounts that are well Bankseta retary, Eugene Ebersohn,
paramount importance,” says in excess of inflation and we are has been elected to the
Wayne Hattingh, assistant general also very aware of the negative position of chairperson of the
secretary for the Nedbank portfolio. impact the proposed increases in Bankseta Council. He takes over
electricity prices, could have on dis- from Sipho Ngidi of Standard
When considering the level of posable income. Bank, who served the council for
increase on the banks remuneration the last two years.
bill, it is important to consider a Our Nedbank members are encour-
number of factors: aged to complete the Salary Survey “It will be a tough task to fill the shoes
General state of the economy; Form below and return it to Sasbo of Sipho, our previous chairperson,
Performance of the bank; before 22 January 2010 by email to who did a fantastic job,” said Eugene.
Inflation (CPI); rosavs@sasbo.org.za or faxing it to “It is an honour to serve the council in
The global economy; 0866 827 022. this way and I will do my best to live
Other salary settlements; etc. up to the challenges. There were some
Only Sasbo members are permitted changes announced in the SETA envi-
Whilst there is evidence that the to participate in this process. If, ronment recently, and we expect more
banking sector has been affected by however, you are not a member of changes to come. The next few years
the global financial uncertainty, it is Sasbo then, to ensure your partici- will be challenging, but we must con-
also so that the banks are showing pation, kindly complete the mem- tinue to serve the sector with the same
commendable resilience and are bership application form on page 19 dedication as in the past.”
generally in good order. of this issue of Sasbo News and
return it along with your completed Sasbo has four other representatives on
On the world economic front there Salary Survey Form. Eugene Ebersohn, Sasbo the Bankseta Council. They are: deputy
is evidence that many countries are assistant general secretary. general secretary, Ben Venter – a previ-
moving out of the recession and Please return only ONE form per ous chairperson - Joe Kokela, Isaac
this should also bode well for the member. S Ramputa and Vanessa Hattingh. S
SA economy.
Please record in the block below the Lowest Acceptable Percentage Increase on the bank’s remuneration.
% 2010
Name:
Surname
Initials
Sasbo
Postal Address
subs
At its last meeting,
Sasbo’s Management
Telephone Work Committee set the
Cell
union’s 2010
subscriptions
E-Mail at R69 a month.
Employee No.
The new subscriptions
Sasbo Mem. No. will come into effect
on 1 January 2010.
Branch/Dept
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Insure the smart way:
Cost savings tips in
financially trying times
ne of the benefits Sasbo
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Understand the makeup of your pre- Take an Advanced Driving course.
offers its members is the miums (loadings and discounts) so
competitive short-term that you can ensure that you’re paying Claim against your policy only when
insurance rates provided them by the right amount for the risk profile strictly necessary so that your No
GWIB Insurance Brokers. In order to that you present. Claim Bonus remains intact and your
add even more value, GWIB gives premiums reduce. better risk - even if you have not been
some advice on insurance issues. If you have more vehicles than garage asked the question. You never know,
space, make sure the more expensive Do not always specify items separately it just may earn you a discounted
The premium you are charged is vehicle is garaged so that you enjoy on All Risks. Weigh up the cost of this premium.
directly related to the ‘risk’ that the the maximum premium discount. insurance against the risk that you are
insurer sees in you or your property. prepared to assume for these items Many insurers generically use credit
Evaluating this risk is not a science Find out about: when they are removed from the scores (ITC) to evaluate your risk pro-
(yet) so take every opportunity to house. file. If you have a judgment against
influence the insurer’s opinion by pro- Voluntary additional excess discount your name, share this with the insurer
viding accurate information about structures. Consider limiting cover for older vehi- and he may be able to assist if he
these points that make you a safer cles. knows the circumstance. S
option to insure: Whether additional security measures
will save you premium. Consider reducing cover to pay for
Make sure that your broker is aware of only catastrophe or major losses.
your age and security measures in Think about limiting the drivers on
place in order to optimise discount your policy. This will save you premi- Share any information with your
structures. um or reduce the excess that you pay. broker that you believe makes you a
African Bank
African Bank
members elect their
shop stewards
asbo and African Bank
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These photographs taken during the
signed a recognition agree- drive in KwaZulu-Natal show: (Right)
ment during the year. Jacelyn Armstrong (regional organiser:
Sasbo Durban) congratulating Khozi
Following that, the union’s Regional Mngomezulu (sales consultant) on her
Offices launched an election drive election as shop steward for the (Above left) Jacelyn was also present (manager: African Bank Selgro Centre)
nationally to give African Bank mem- Newcastle area. With them is Jaco to congratulate Filby Nzimande on his was on hand to offer his congratula-
bers the opportunity to choose their Viljoen (manager: African Bank election as the shop steward for tions. S
union representatives. Newcastle). Pietermaritzburg. Leeches Mkhize
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Sasbo’s Black Women EDUCATION ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Name of Applicant:
Chapter calls for Sasbo Membership No:
bursary applications Name of Bank / Institution:
Name of Student:
asbo’s Black Women’s
S
defined by the union’s
Chapter, which creates educa- constitution.
tional opportunities for black, • In order to qualify for the
Student No:
coloured and Indian women who are assistance on offer, applicants
single parents, is inviting bursary must be able to demonstrate the Name of School / Institution:
applications. The closing date for ability to advance to the next level
applications is 30 December, 2009. of education.
• In the event where a learner fails Grade / Course:
The funding provided by the scheme to demonstrate the ability to be
covers the cost of one year’s educa- promoted to the next level of Contact details
tion for a single student at any South learning based on the learner’s Tel – Home:
African State high school (up to a year-end results, the Committee of
maximum of R6 000) or tertiary edu- this Scheme reserves the right to Tel – Work:
cation body (up to a maximum of decline or withdraw such Cell no:
R15 000). assistance.
• Assistance will be limited to only
Bursary applicants will be selected one learner per family. However, An application will only be considered document and/or passport;
by a Selection Committee appointed the Committee may consider the if the following certified copies are • The identification document of the
by the Sasbo Black Women’s Chapter number of learners per family in submitted to the Committee within the parent or guardian;
Committee. The decision of that relation to the household income. stipulated time period as mentioned • An original letterhead of the school
committee will be final. • Sasbo’s Black Women’s Chapter above to Private Bag X84, Bryanston, containing the following banking
Committee will have the sole 2021: details:
Qualifying criteria discretion to make decisions that • The learner’s latest mid-year - The name of the bank;
The definitions and criteria covering it considers are reasonable and results; - The branch;
the selection process are: fair under the circumstances. • The learner’s year-end results must - The bank code (six digital
• Applicants must be African, also be provided as soon as it number);
Coloured or Indian women resident Applicants are urged to fill in their becomes available; - The account type;
in the Republics of South Africa. applications neatly and accurately as • Parent’s most recent payslips; - The account number; and
• Applicants must be Sasbo unclear applications will not qualify • The learner’s copy of birth - The school fees.
members in good standing, as for consideration. S certificate and/or identification
Standard Bank
100 new members Letters
in one day at one building! Praise for Nico
uring October, Moira Abrams,
D
team,” says Eugene Ebersohn, assis- I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude
Salome Cossa and Alia tant general secretary for the to Nico van den Bergh for the commitment,
August of Sasbo’s Standard Bank portfolio. dedication and support that he portrayed
Johannesburg regional office towards not only the Sasbo member, namely
arranged an Open Day at Standard
Bank Home Loans and Card
Venessa Botha, regional secretary for
the Johannesburg office, is equally
Peri-Jean, but also towards her entire family.
I have been a Sasbo member throughout my I now know
Division, both situated at 45
Commissioner Street in the city.
proud of her recruiters’ efforts. banking career of 33 years, and have served
on the branch executive committee for over what Sasbo
Working from early in the morning
“They really managed to make the
staff see the need to join a profes-
10 years, but never before have I seen so high
a level of dedication. stands for
till eight in the evening, their efforts sional union – not only for their own Words will never express the amount of
paid high dividends. On the first day protection but also to add their voice Despite his hectic programme, Nico has gratitude that Ursula deserves. When I
they recruited 100 members. Over to the collective bargaining process- really walked the extra mile by doing underwent a suspension period, I
the next three days they raised the es,” she says. consultations and preparations around thought there was no way forward.
total to 175 new members. Better the clock and more especially over week-
still, on the last day of that week Standard Bank staff obviously see ends. It is clear to me that he has a pas- When I saw Ursula on the day of my
Moira and the telesales team recruit- the benefit of having Sasbo in their sion for what he is doing and that is the hearing, I felt relief. She gave me a great
ed 50 new members at an Open Day corner. They have also seen the direct result of his efficiency and high amount of reassurance. She was profes-
in Constantia Kloof. results of negotiating successes by performance standards. sional and looked so assured. I will for-
Sasbo and, with salary negotiations ever be grateful for her timeous efforts.
“This meant that a total of 225 new scheduled for January 2010, want He is an asset to Sasbo and its members Through her, I now know what Sasbo
members were recruited in five days the opportunity to add their voice to stands for.
in Standard Bank alone. That’s out- the union’s demand. S Desiree Edwina Brown - Branch
standing. Well done, our Jo’burg Manager: Metropolitan Bethlehem Keneilwe Bodigelo – Standard Bank
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Vacancy in Bank knowledge of Word, Excel and Power
Pensioner’s Pensioners
Point as the successful applicant will
have to update and maintain the BPS
website.
Corner Society’s office
The position is to run the office at
BPS’s office in Johannesburg.
Proven skill in general office work.
The salary range is between R7 000
Spare a thought for the poor at Christmas – and R8 000 per month, negotiable.
Christmas more This is a half-day job and the applicant
Before you know it Yuletide will be especially those who are now in their will have to work on Tuesdays, No medical aid or pension fund avail-
upon us and the magic of Christmas eighties. Wednesdays and Thursdays from able.
will bring a tear to the eye while the 09h00 to 14h00.
tiny folk stare in wonder. While appealing for members’ Leave is in terms of the current labour
charity, let’s cast the net a little wider A full job description is available on laws.
On the other side of the coin, and say: request.
however, many a household will be The closing date for applications is 15
experiencing a very bleak Christmas Where are your moving or funny Previous banking experience will be January 2010.
indeed. stories? preferable.
Applications together with CV to be
My plea to all members this Where is the news of your travels … Other required qualifications are: forwarded to PO Box 1871,
Christmas is to spare a thought for and of our hobby enthusiasts’ Saxonwold, 2132. S
the homeless and the poor. activities? Computer literacy with a working
Please also remember that the How about more response to our
Benevolent Fund – which is funded competitions?
solely by members’ donations -
needs to be fuelled to be able to
assist when called upon.
It is members that we need. They
are the stuff that gives the BPS life.
Did you know ?
May the spirit of Christmas touch Toodle-loo for now. The first advertisement for credit was placed in
you all in a very special way this
year. God bless. 1730 by Christopher Thornton, who offered
furniture that could be paid off weekly.
Having said that, I am aware that Mac S
many of our members must also be
feeling the financial pinch this
P ts
BnefiS
Be
Bank Pensioners’ Society
Bank Pensioenarisse Vereniging
BANKMED BENEVOLENT FUND
The BPS was instrumental in arranging a Application may be made to the National
toll free number with Bankmed for its Council of the BPS for financial assistance
members and is available from 8:00 to expenses in deserving and exceptional
16:30 every day of the week. The number cases. Write to BPS, PO Box 1871,
is 0800 226 5633. Saxonwold, 2132, Tel: (011) 442 0030.
FREE Legal Advice – by telephoning
0860 002 437 advice and assistance can INSURANCE
be obtained on any legal matter, from a
highly qualified team of lawyers any time Special insurance requirements tailored
of the day or night, 365 days of the year. to your needs as a BPS member. Phone
One half–hour interview with an attorney Graham Walker Insurance Brokers at
can be arranged as well. Available to BPS Johannesburg (011) 510 1300.
members only.
A FREE copy of SASBO NEWS will be posted to each member of BPS every month.
Bank Pensioners Society (BPS) Membership Application Form • PO Box 1871, Saxonwold, 2132 • 159 Jan
Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, 2193 • Tel: 011 442 0030 • Fax: 011 442 0034/3498 • E–mail: BPSoc@telkomsa.net
Please enroll me as a member of the BPS and debit my
Account no. at (bank)
Branch name:
Branch code no. annually with the amount of R47,00*.
Full names:
ID number:
Address:
Postal code:
Tel: Fax:
email: Cell:
Date: Signature:
Enrolled by: Membership no.
* This amount may be adjusted annually
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Time again to apply
for a Sasbo study grant
ne of the benefits available
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good standing, or are the child of an Sasbo member in good standing. all the questions on the application
to Sasbo members is the existing member, and • No other relatives (i.e. sisters, form on this page. Please write clearly.
chance to be awarded a brothers, in-laws, etc.) will be
study grant of R2 800. These You are able to prove that you are in considered. Completed forms can be mailed to:
grants exist to assist members or your second year - or beyond - of a • The student has to be in his/her
their children with their tertiary recognised form of tertiary education. second year of study - or beyond - Sasbo 2010 Study Grant
education. at a recognised tertiary education Private Bag X84
Please note that other forms of educa- institution. Bryanston, 2021
Fifty such grants are made available tion do not qualify for these grants. • The grants are not available to OR
annually. cover school fees or other forms of
To be considered for a 2010 grant, first education. Applications may be faxed to:
“Members have until 28 February ensure that your application complies • Each application needs to be 011 467 0187.
2010 to complete the application with the rules governing the grants, accompanied by:
form and return it to Sasbo,” then complete the application form. • Proof of successful completion of The closing date for applications is 28
explains Samantha Anthony, Sasbo’s your 2009 studies. February 2010. Successful applicants
financial manager. Rules - Proof of your 2010 will be contacted telephonically in
The rules governing the allocation of registration/enrolment. April or May 2010 after the final draw
“To register your application you Sasbo study grants are: - Proof of your 2010 tuition fees has taken place and the names of the
need to send in a thoroughly com- • Applicants have to be Sasbo paid, or payable. successful applicants will be published
pleted application form as soon as members in good standing. in Sasbo News. S
possible, together with the necessary • If the required grant is for a child, To ensure that their applications are
backing documentation (as per rules at least one parent should be a considered, applicants should answer
below).
“Don’t delay. The first 50 valid appli-
cations drawn after the closing date
will receive the grants.”
Application for a 2010
Samantha stresses the need for all
applications to be fully completed and
Sasbo Study Grant
clearly written. Sasbo membership number
“There is no time to follow up on Sasbo member’s name & surname
information. Therefore, unclear appli-
cations will be regarded as invalid,”
she cautions.
Bank where Sasbo member’s employed
“It is important to note that this is not
a competition. Members need apply
only once to ensure that their names
are entered into the draw. Any addi- Closest centre to member: (please tick) JHB Randburg
tional applications will be discarded,”
Samantha explains. Pta Durban PE CT Bloem
You qualify to be entered into the Applicant’s name & surname
draw for a 2010 Sasbo Study Grant
provided:
Relationship of applicant to member
You are either a Sasbo member in
Applicant’s year of study (eg: 2nd year)
Postal address & code
Solution to Tel home ( ) Tel work ( )
Crossword Fax ( ) e-mail
on page 13 Bank Deposit Details
Name of account holder
Bank name
Bank account number
Bank branch (compulsory)
Bank branch number (compulsory)
Type of account (eg: Current)
**Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Going green – Green Tips
www.planetgreen.discovery.com
n our endeavour to help save
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hour traffic. This adds up to 3.7 billion use recycled paper and envelopes that delivery and takeout almost inevitably
the planet, we offer you some hours and 23 billion litres of petrol gas have been processed and coloured ends with a miniature mountain of
tips to be green. The tips in wasted in traffic each year. We can ease using eco-friendly methods. Pens and packaging waste. But if you do order
this issue are office-bound. some of this strain by carpooling, taking pencils can also be made of recycled delivery, join co-workers in placing a
public transit, biking, walking, or a cre- materials, and refillable pens and large order (more efficient than many
More Work, Less Energy ative combination thereof. If there’s no markers are preferable to disposable separate ones). Also, bring in a
For many people, a computer is the cen- good way to phase out your car, consider ones. Use biodegradable soaps and reusable plate, utensils, and napkins. If
tral tool at work. Optimising the you do go out for lunch, try
energy settings for computers and biking or walking instead of
other devices can be more than a driving.
modest energy saver. Set comput-
ers to energy-saving settings and Get others in on the Act
make sure to shut them down Share these tips with your col-
when you leave for the day leagues. Arrange an office car-
(“standby” settings will continue pool or group bike commute.
to draw power even when not in Trade shifts and job duties so
use). By plugging hardware into a that you can work four long
power strip with an on/off switch, days instead of five short ones.
the whole desktop setup can be Make sure everyone has a small
turned off at once (make sure to recycling bin so that recycling is
power down inkjet printers before just as easy as throwing paper
killing the power - they need to away. Ask everyone to bring in
seal their cartridges). Printers, a mug or glass from home and
scanners, and other peripherals keep some handy for visitors so
that are only used occasionally can that you reduce or eliminate
be unplugged until they’re need- use of paper cups.
ed. And of course, turn off lights in
spaces that are unoccupied. Hidden Power Usage
We turn off our computers at
Digitize night, so why are our power
It does seem a bit strange that in bills still so high? Many appli-
the “digital age” we still consume ances have “standby” settings
enormous amounts of mashed up, that draw power—sometimes
bleached tree pulp, most of which as much as 15 or 20 watts—
gets used once or twice and then even when they’re turned off. A
tossed or recycled. The greenest 2002 report found that:
paper is no paper at all, so keep things getting a hybrid, electric vehicle, motor- recycled paper or cloth towels in the “Lopomo [low power mode] energy
digital and dematerialised whenever cycle, scooter, or using a car sharing serv- bathroom and kitchen, and provide use is responsible for about 10% of
possible. The more you do online, the ice. Employers could consider giving a biodegradable cleaners for the custodi- total electricity use in homes.” To
less you need paper. Keep files on com- bonus to bike and carpool commuters al staff. Buy in bulk so that shipping make sure that computers, monitors,
puters instead of in file cabinets (this and special perks to hybrid drivers. For and packaging waste are reduced, and printers, photocopy machines, televi-
also makes it easier to make offsite back- those who think bike riding is for kids reuse the shipping boxes. Recycling sions, VCRs, DVD players, and
up copies or take them with you when and couriers, consider a high-tech folding printer cartridges is often free, and microwave ovens are all the way off,
you move to a new office). Review doc- bike or an electrically assisted one. recycled replacements are cheaper pull the plug rather than flipping the
uments onscreen rather than printing than new ones. switch on the machine. Also make
them out. Send emails instead of paper Green Sleeves sure any climate control systems are
letters. Eliminate blank pages from doc- You might be amazed how sharp work Redesign the Workspace turned off when they aren’t needed
uments before printing and convert to clothes from thrift stores can look. If Greening the space in which you work and set to energy-efficient modes
PDF for paperless document sharing. you buy new, get clothes made with has almost limitless possibilities. Start when in use. You might be surprised
organic or recycled fibres. Avoid with good furniture, good lighting, by how much energy this saves.
Don’t Be a Paper Pusher clothes that need to be dry-cleaned. and good air. Furniture can be manu-
When buying printer paper, look for factured from recycled materials as Toxic Indoor Air
recycled paper with a high percentage Work from home well as recyclable. Incandescent bulbs It is not uncommon for interior air to
of post-consumer content and the min- Instant messaging, video conferencing, can be replaced with compact fluores- be more contaminated with toxic
imum of chlorine bleaching. Even and other innovative workflow tools cents and there is an ever-growing chemicals than the air outdoors.
recycled paper gobbles up a great deal make effective telecommuting a reality. selection of high-end LED desk lamps Furniture (especially particle board),
of energy, water, and chemical If you can telecommute, hold phone that use miniscule amounts of energy. carpeting, and paint are common
resources in its processing (toxic pulp conferences, take online classes, or oth- Not only is natural daylight a free sources of volatile organic compounds
slurry is the paper recycling industry’s erwise work from home, give it a try. source of lighting for the office, it has (VOCs). VOCs have been linked to
dirty secret). When using the real stuff, It’ll save you the time you would have been proven to improve worker pro- birth defects, endocrine disruption,
print on both sides of the page when spent on the trip as well as sparing the ductivity and satisfaction (as well as and cancer. Especially if your office is
appropriate and use misprints as air. As a bonus, you get to work in your boost sales in retail settings). well-insulated (which it should be for
notepaper. Try to choose printers and pyjamas. Also, consider the possibility Workspace air quality is also crucial. energy purposes) toxins can’t get out
photocopiers that do double-sided of working four ten-hour days instead Good ventilation and low-VOC paints easily.
printing. If your office ships packages, of five eight-hour days (a consolidated and materials (such as furniture and
reuse boxes and use shredded waste workweek), cutting the energy and time carpet) will keep employees healthy. Furniture Wood Certification
paper as packing material. spent on commuting by 20% and giving When your office is looking for new
you some lovely three-day weekends. Lunch Time desks, bookshelves, dividers, etc., try
Greening the Commute Bringing lunch to work in reusable to find sustainable wood products that
Workers spend easily an average of 47 Use Green Materials containers is likely the greenest (and do not contain formaldehyde or other
hours per year commuting through rush Some paper use can’t be avoided, so healthiest) way to eat at work. Getting harmful VOCs. S
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Philip sit hand Global Labour Briefs
by in Rustenburg UNI says private equity must explain itself
UNI Global Union is pushing the private equity industry to discard its veil of
secrecy and show its practices in the light of day. Even the blanket term ‘private
equity’ is misleading as it groups together venture capitalists and leveraged buy-
out firms who are doing very different things.
The rise of leveraged buyouts has had a disastrous effect on the lives of workers
around the world. In these deals a company is purchased with a large amount of
debt, usually with the assets of the company being acquired used as collateral
along with assets of the purchaser.
“We need to make it clearer to people what is going on,” said UNI General
Secretary, Philip Jennings. “Reports suggest that 20-40 per cent of private equity
firms will go out of business. Many of these buyouts were done at the top of the
boom, loading companies with debt. As the recession bites the real economy,
bought-out companies are under significant duress. The social implications are
real and serious.”
People are becoming increasingly disenchanted with the capitalist system and its
effects on their lives. A new survey released by the BBC says that ’nearly a quar-
ter of people across 27 countries worldwide feel capitalism is gravely flawed.’
k wil baie dankie sê vir die
E
Philip Landman (at the back,
wyse waarop Sasbo (en right) is the hero of these Seeking a better deal for Temp workers
veral Philip Landman) ons Sasbo members from On 20 and 21 October, eighteen UNI delegates along with representatives from
lede, kollegas en vriende verteen- Landbank in Rustenburg. other global union federations, employers and governments took part in a work-
woordig het. Ek het, nadat hulle shop to promote ratification of ILO Convention 181 on private employment
almal vrygespreek is, baie oproepe agencies of the Convention, thus ensuring decent employment and working con-
gekry om te vra dat ek almal se ditions for the private agency workers worldwide.
dank aan Sasbo oordra. Een van my te verdedig, was verstommend.
die kommentare het gelui: ’n Buitestaander sou nie kon sê jy is The workshop was called to raise awareness of the ILO Private Employment
nie ’n Landbank amptenaar nie. Agencies Convention No. 181, exchange views on its benefits, present good prac-
“Ek het altyd gedink Sasbo beteken tice on its implementation and encourage further ratifications.
maar eintlik niks, want ’n mens sou Voeg daarby jou agtergrond van
maar in elk geval ’n verhoging gekry hierdie tipe verhore en dit spel suk- The workshop participants heard presentations from social partners and dis-
het, maar nou sien ek wat Sasbo ses. Soos dit bewys was met vier cussed six points:
regtig beteken. ’n Amptenaar van personeellede wat onskuldig verk- • Private employment agencies’ contribution to labour markets (and co-
Landbank kan nie sonder Sasbo nie. laar is. Ag man, woorde kan nooit ’n operation between public and private employment services - good practices)
Sê asseblief vir hulle baie, baie mens se ware waardering uitdruk • Private employment agencies - regulation, monitoring and controls
dankie.” nie, maar ek kan jou belowe jy het • Agency workers’ rights and working conditions
vier Landbank amptenare wat vir • How to support further ratifications, case studies on the benefits of
Ek stuur vir jou ’n foto – kyk net die Philip Landman nooit sal vergeet ratification (and challenges to ratifying C 181 - case examples and possible
breë glimlagte! nie. Sasbo kan trots wees met ’n solutions)
amptenaar soos jy in hulle midde en • Points of consensus and suggestions for future ILO action
Groete van n trotse Sasbo lid. alle bankamptenare, nie net
Landbank nie, kan met gerustheid Call for release of Zimbabwe trade union leader
Pierre Grobler – Landbank hulle werk doen, met die wete dat Unions around the world have called on Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe,
daar ’n Philip Landman is wat sal to release arrested Lovemore Matombo, president of the Zimbabwe Congress of
Philip ek wil vandag vir jou uit die toesien dat geregtigheid geskied. Trade Unions.
diepte van my hart baie dankie sê
dat jy jou weg oopgesien het om my Met 31 jaar en 8 maande diens in die “The arrest undermines the rights of trade union leaders to conduct trade union
te verteenwoordig met die dissi- Landbank het ek ook maar gedink activities freely and are a setback for democracy and the unity government in
plinêre verhoor in Rustenburg. Ek ek sal nooit werklik my vakbond Zimbabwe,” said UNI General Secretary, Philip Jennings, in a letter to Mugabe.
het via Pierre gevra vir die beste nodig kry nie. Juis omdat ek nog
verteenwoordiging wat Sasbo kan altyd die pad probeer reguit loop “We call on the Zimbabwean Government to allow trade union leaders to con-
bied en ek het beter gekry as wat ek het. My saak het net bewys hoe duct their activities in an environment that is free from intimidation and oppres-
ooit kon dink. Ek is bewus dat noodsaaklik vakbondverteenwo- sion.”
Rustenburg nie eintlik in jou area val ordiging is, selfs al kry jy hulle net
nie. Boonop het jy baie ander een maal in ’n leeftyd nodig. Union solidarity helped Brazilian bank workers
afsprake en reëlings gehad wat jy UNI unions standing in solidarity with striking bank workers in Brazil sent over
moes kanselleer om ons vir twee dae Philip, as gelowige mens glo ek ook 300 letters to Brazilian bankers. As a result, the strike was called off as the pri-
te kom bystaan en verteenwoordig. dat jy die instrument was wat God vate bank workers now have a new contract that includes a six per cent wage
gestuur het om ons gebede te beant- increase.
Ek besef jy is ’n professionele mens woord. Dit was vir ons ’n baie moei-
en dit het duidelik na vore gekom, like tyd vooraf, maar baie dankie “We feel stronger with your solidarity and today we can see the positive result in
maar tog het jy ook jou menslike nogmaals dat jy kon help dat trane our fight,” Carlos Cordeiro President, CONTRAF, told UNI, who organised the
kant gewys deur jou optrede teenoor van verligting vloei deur protests.
ons. Jou kalmerende woorde, jou regverdigheid te laat geskied.
planne van aksie, jou bystand ens. This is great news for bank workers across the world. Bank workers have been
het ’n kalmte gebring wat, as dit nie Ek wens jou sukses toe met jou loop- hit from all angles as a result of the financial crisis.
daar was nie, dalk dinge kon laat baan. Mag die Here jou ryklik seën. Bank workers have been pressured and abused by their employers to sell, sell,
skeefloop. Jy het diep indrukke by sell rather than advise. Then they are hit by massive job cuts and put out of
my gelaat in jou professionele Jannie du Toit – Landbank S work.
hoedanigheid. Ek wil nie alles
opnoem nie, maar die wyse en die Bank workers are abused by customers of banks for the terrible mess the banks
kort tyd wat jy Landbank prose- have made of people’s financial situations.
dures moes inneem en verstaan om
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Current Add-On Benefits
Please note that these benefits are only available to paid–up Sasbo members.
Funeral Cover Sasbo Benevolent Fund
Your Funeral benefit! The Sasbo Benevolent Fund, which draws its resources
from union funds and member donations, renders finan-
Since 1 January 2005 all paying members of Sasbo under
cial assistance to members who are suffering extreme
63 years old are covered in the event of death. The cover
hardship.
increased to R10 000 in January 2008.
An additional R10 000 will be paid out in the case of
unnatural death in the line of duty. This means a potential Sasbo Legal Line
total cover of R20 000 per member. This is the union’s popular free 24–hours–a–day,
Claims should be directed to your nearest Old Mutual 365–days–a–year legal advice through europ assistance
Servicing branch or contact the Old Mutual Call Centre on service to members. During its first three years in exis-
086 060 7000 for assistance. Please relay this information tence, 25 998 Sasbo callers received professional guidance
to your family members. and collectively saved nearly R11 million in legal costs.
0860 111 000
Old Mutual Educational Trust
scholarships Sasbo News
Sasbo has been admitted to the Old Mutual educational Members are kept up–to–date about Sasbo personalities
trust that promotes tertiary education by providing schol- and activities through its own newspaper, Sasbo News,
arships for worthy causes. The scholarship provides fund- which appears 11 months in a year. Sasbo News keeps
ing to study on a full time, part time or on a distance them abreast of developments in the local and internation-
basis, for a first time undergraduate degree or diploma al finance industry, international socio–economic trends
(including BTech) at an accredited Higher Education and developments in the labour movement.
Institution.
You may apply only if you are:
• A member or staff member of one of the participating Sasbo Study Grants
trade unions.
Each year the union offers study grants (on a
• A child of a member or staff member, and are under rand–for–rand basis) to members or their children under-
the age of 25. going second year tertiary education or beyond.
• A grandchild or other child blood relation of the mem- In 2009, 50 such grants were paid out.
ber or staff member, and are under the age of 25, and
are solely financially dependent on the member.
Sasbo Travel Club
The Sasbo Travel Club offers members regular and afford-
Old Mutual Group Schemes able discounted holiday and travel options, which make it
During their 20–year association with Old Mutual, Sasbo easier for members to enjoy most sought after local and
members have invested in the wide range of financial limited international destinations, e.g., Mauritius, Canary
plans (investment, education, capital accumulation and Islands and Spain. For guidelines contact Helena at Sasbo
funeral plans) made available to members at competitive Head Office on Tel 011 467 0192, Fax 086 603 8725, or
rates. Their collective stake in Old Mutual qualified the e–mail helenab@sasbo.org.za. For destinations, visit
11 000 members with Old Mutual investments for shares www.toucantravel.co.za.
worth an estimated R40 million when the company priva-
tised its operation in 1999. Old Mutual continues to offer
an expanding range of investment opportunities which GWIB Insurance Brokers
members would be wise to investigate. GWIB Insurance Brokers was formed by individuals who
had already been serving Sasbo’s short–term insurance
Sasbo Smalls needs for many years. The company is, therefore, an
integral part of the Sasbo family. GWIB Insurance Brokers
This ‘shop window’ in Sasbo News enables members to
(Pty) Ltd provides members with competitive short–term
advertise – free of charge for a prescribed period and at a
rates and processes their claims more promptly than the
modest cost thereafter – their goods, services, properties
accepted norm.
of sale or rent and other items.
(011) 510 1300
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For the Record Net ter Inligting
As the years tick on, somewhere around the big 4-0 we start to realise that Soos die jare verbygaan, en die groot 4-0 nader kom, kom die besef dat
maybe we are not going to change the world or make it to the top of the heap. ons dalk nie die wêreld gaan verander, of die boonste sport gaan bereik
nie, omdat ons lewens oorskadu was deur loopbaanontwikkeling,
Maybe, also, up to now our approach to life has been dictated by our career huisvesting en kinders grootmaak.
development, nest-creation and child-raising responsibilities.
Soos ons ouer word, is daar meer tyd vir onsself en word die passie vir
As we start to have more time to ourselves, the desire for new thoughts starts nuwe artikels vervang deur ’n begeerte vir nuwe gedagtes.
to replace our passion for new things. The urge for change and adventure
becomes painfully pressing. Die behoefte vir verandering en avontuur word ’n oorheersende begeerte,
anders gestel – die middeljare-krisis.
It is called mid-life crisis. Properly managed, it is not a crisis at all.
As jy dit goed kan beheer, behoort dit nie in ’n krisis te ontaard nie, maar
Rather, it is the launch pad to a fuller and more meaningful life. sien dit eerder as die lansering van ’n meer betekenisvolle en vervulde
lewe.
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for handling mid-life crisis.
Daar is nie ’n nommerpas formule om die middeljare-krisis te hanteer nie.
As individuals we need to chart our own way forward in a manner that suits Ons moet maar elkeen ons eie weg baan op ’n wyse wat by ons talente
our talents and circumstances en omstandighede pas.
There are guidelines, however, the main one being - don’t place too much Hierdie is slegs riglyne, en dis belangrik om nie te veel klem op
emphasis on cosmetic solutions. kosmetiese oplossings te plaas nie. Blink nuwe motors en duur vakansies
mag dalk lekker wees, maar dit duur nie vir ewig nie.
Shiny new cars and expensive holidays are great. But they don’t last.
Ten einde te verhoed dat ’n mens vasgevang word in ’n web van die
To avoid falling into the trap of becoming sad-eyed individuals who look back “goeie oue dae”, moet ons eerder kyk na belangstellings en aktiwiteite
on the good times that were, we need interests and activities that will raise wat die res van ons lewe sal verryk. Ons gaan nie dadelik antwoorde kry
our sights and enrich our interests for the rest of our lives. nie, maar dit maak nie saak nie, die pret lê in die soeke daarna.
We are unlikely to find the right answers immediately. Dit klink miskien ’n bietjie onheilspellend, maar as ons aanhou soek, sal
dit sekerlik na ons toe kom. Vra net vir dié wat alreeds daardeur is.
That does not matter, for the search is part of the fun. It is uncanny, but if we
keep searching, our own will surely come to us. Ask those who have been
there.
Coffee Break Crossword
1 2 3 4 5 6 Across Down
3. Gave in to those two aliens only to 1. I employ a man with remedies for
7 lead a dull life as a result (8) my hands and nails (9)
7. Comes straight after South Australia 2. There’s been a scare at the Mint!
and is salty (6) Some vile wretch, I suppose! (9)
8 8. How it encourages one to hear how 3. Even he came without a thought of
it was sent out (8) being impetuous (9)
9 9. Ring for it! (6) 4. The queen blushing? Did some-
10. Is mad about his female servants! (5) thing wrong, maybe? (5)
10 11 12 13 14. Sure there’s a trick to it! (4) 5. Copy my mark and point to it (4)
15. Sort of benevolent? (4) 6. Why go to sea? It’s not hard to
16. Pardon! It’s only nasty me, as it explain! (4)
14 15
were! (7) 11. Want to be involved in a nice
17. Intend to be niggardly? (4) sport? He’ll look into it for you (9)
16 18. I take a nap and suffer for it (4) 12. Clergymen who put on silky tops
19. Definite article received by me (3.6)
17 18 accompanied by music (5) 13. Points out how a certain sect in
23. The caller has gone downstairs (6) India have it arranged for them (9)
19 20 24. Those sort of mites end up being 20. Some start with a hut but we all
unwanted (8) live in them (5)
25. It’s not in to allow things to be sold 21. Is repetition the mark of a goddess?
21 22 23
there (6) (4)
26. It would seem a rest is needed after 22. It’s made into cheese (4)
24 such a course (8)
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SMALLS Your contact person for Sasbo Smalls is Stephne Anders. She can be contacted during working hours at 011 467 0192.
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION TO Chaka’s Rock (Ballito) suitable for 4 persons. R275 per night. equipped 3 bedroom house close to Flexi Club Points or Christopher Kadaali on 071 144 4187
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2 bedroomed fully equipped self-cater- minute walk to famous to famous tidal Self-catering two bedroomed house with Gordon’s Bay (W/C) Timeshare – Beacon Isle dise week no 31. R6 500 onco. Contact
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and 5 minute drive to Toti Beach. From aways at very competitive prices. 4 parking, patio and braai facilities. holiday/permanent rental. Close to all pull-out couch for R18 000. Please call To Let Marshalltown – JHB
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and 2 sleeper from R260 per unit per knysna.blogspot.com for more info and harbour. Contact Henrietta on 083 406 1 bedroom flat in the Coliseum, R3 000
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Small furnished beachfront flat over- nights. Tel 032 525 7698. or 021 531 4618. Pine Lake marine Garden Route. From Contact Doreen 082 457 8367 or e-mail
looking sea and Table Mountain with South Coast Margate – Uvongo doreenjm@absa.co.za.
St Michaels, Natal South Coast Knysna (Brenton-On-Sea) KZN 24/11/2009 to 01/12/2009, week 48. 4
TV and garage. Out-of-season bank staff Sleeper, self-catering chalet. Price R3 FOR SALE
rates: R300 for flat per night. 082 682 Fully equipped, 3 bedroom duplex, Fully equipped 3 bedroom holiday house Self-catering houses and cottages. Close 000. Contact Estelle Petersen at
0667 Gert Theron. (sleeps 10) 100 m from beach, 1 km with magnificent views and 100 m from to beaches and entertainment, 1bedroom Full HSE 330d Face Lift Sport Pack,
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Plettenberg Bay beach. R550 per day out of season R1 cottages, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages and epetersen@mweb.co.za.
Lock-up garage, DStv, washing machine 050 per day in season. For more infor- 5 bedroomed houses. Group bookings Navigation/TV, BMW Car phone, air
Retired bank manager will let his holi- + drier.R350 pd, Long weekends and in mation please contact Ulandi Swanepoel up to 30 persons. Corporate bookings PROPERTY FOR SALE bags, electronic rear blind multifunction
day cottage at Keurboomstrand (Plett) season R750 pd, weekends R1 000. on 082 330 3241. welcome, team building also welcome. Mossel Bay at Twee Kuilen/Diaz Beach. steering, parking distance control tow
and luxury flat in Goose Valley Golf Contact Willem at 082 446 4458 or Franskraal Sports teams, club bookings. Rates on Situated 500 m from the much sought bar, smash and grab tint, Alpina 17 mag
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nished, to Sasbo members at half price, Fully equipped 3 bedroom house, mag- 683 8381 or 083 267 3562 or www.sea- (1x en suite), kitchen, open plan lounge. control. Full service history by BMW
Durban North nificent sea view with whale watching,
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school holidays. Phone 044 870 7288 or Comfortable, fully furnished one bed- lounge, dining, TV rooms with 2 bath- sleeps 6, swimming pool in complex, 24 Moodley 073 931 7222.
083 412 4599. room flatlet/granny cottage to let. 6 rooms (max 8 persons or two families). Plettenberg bay
Months’ lease. Private garden/ braai hr security with surveillance camera. 2000 Opel Corsa, Red 1.6 Aircan, Fitted
Cape Town/Milnerton Ridge Contact Roseline Muller 028 388 0230 Beat the recession and enjoy a comfort- Price R900 000. Contact Ronnie 083 gearlock, radio/CD player, 118 000 km.
area, parking. Rent R3 200 suitable for or 082 413 3945. able stay in Plettenberg Bay, in the heart 394 0634.
Fully equipped, self-catering, one bed- young couple. Contact Priscilla work of the Garden Route, centrally situated, Contact Dean 082 851 9944 or Michelle
room apartment with separate lounge. Table View East London 082 929 6194 or 011 553 0539.
031 575 8001 or home 031 564 4283 or clean, up market home, fully equipped
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dren. Minimum 4 nights, own parking secure parking. For single, mature non- entertainment area with pub and pool Have pics to e-mail. Phone Les on 083 000 and 2007 Honda CRV RSVI manu-
Durban North smoking person. R2 100 pm includes w
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nis court. Near Century City, golf Spacious one bedroom flatlet/granny & e. Phone Jannie 082 463 1564. 700, pearl white, like new R250 000
cottage. Comfortable, fully equipped Rooms sleep 2-8 people. Rates from Winchester Hills – JHB South
course, beaches and 15 minutes from Langebaan Accommodation R110 p/n per person sharing. Contact neg. Contact Vanita 084 549 5930. NB I
Cape Town Central and Waterfront at self-catering with private garden braai Simplex – only 10 units in complex. am in Durban .
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minutes from Cape Town, Waterfront Immaculate cottage minutes from the sea lesw@firztsouth.co.za. magwheels R44 500 onco. Call 072 347
with stunning sea view, sleeps 2-4 beau- offered in northern suburbs Cape Town. per day for first 4 and thereafter R100
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of season. Contact Fransie at 021 930 tiful pool and secure parking. Out of sea-
son from R250 per day and in season Phone Elaine 083 448 2737. rkapp@fnb.co.za. Pennington unit in secure complex 5 1982 Sprite Alpine Caravan, 220V
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Seafront/Beachfront rants, 1 bedroom cottage with sleeper 10. Fully equipped, self catering. Secure room and separate toilet. Patio/lounge Contact Hans Zeelie 083 771 7479
Uvongo: South Coast Fochville.
Views to die for in this two bedrooms, couch in living room (sleeps 4) R500 to parking, pool, close to restaurants, casi- faces Nature Reserve. Separate dining
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night out of season. Contact Theron at pool (sleeps 6) available Dec/Jan @ R2 Audrey 072 682 0738 or 032 525 7789 garage, summer splash pool, solar heat- Toyota Cressida, Automatic, aircon and
082 682 0667. distance to main beach fully fitted units ing for cooler months. R980 000. radio. 124 500 km. Please contact
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Franskraal or e-mail eileenb@mweb.co.za. Shelley Beach Contact Dorothy 074 158 7482 or e-mail Bennie 082 920 7709.
etc. Secure complex with braai and laun- mater@wendon.co.za.
2 Bedroom flat at Franskraal, sleeps 6, 3 dry facilities. Tel Johan at 082 492 6677. Bed and Breakfast Comfortable, 4 bedroom house and/or 1 GENERAL
km from Gansbaai and 40 km from Cape Town Overlooking the Indian Ocean nestled in bedroom flat. Fully equipped, self-cater- Estcourt Opportunity to earn monthly income:
Hermanus, walking distance from beach the tranquillity of the Chelsea Downs ing, servants’ quarters available. Contact One bedroom flat recently re-furbished. Name: U-CARE. Nature: Donations to
and OK groceries and restaurant. Self-catering two bedroom apartment, Central and situated in a well managed Charities. Income: Only introduce a
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Contact Roseline on 028 388 0230 or market bed and breakfast offers style and Scottburgh – KZN South Coast complex. A good investment at R360 minimum of three people to qualify for
082 413 3945. R270 p/d. Contact Eugene 082 468 000. Call Eddie 072 347 3193 or 033 commission, which is excellent and paid
4367. comforts for business and holiday trav- 2 bedroom self-catering unit with sea
North Coast ellers alike. R260 single and R180 pp 396 1134. monthly on four levels. Much better than
Holiday flat in Amanzimtoti sharing. www.vista-del-mar.co.za contact and river views from 250 per night – the Lotto! Cost: R125 pm. For more
www.northcoastholiday.co.za Contact crocodile farm and nature reserve also Stilbaai
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1 bedroom, lounge, fully fitted kitchen, 5km away. Contact details 084 952 5638 Spacious 3 bedroom house with separate 855 2778/043 748 2165 after 18:00 and
or 082 497 2664. Hartenbos or 084 400 4044. flat only 5 minutes walking distance during weekends aniem@mweb.co.za.
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Langebaan Cape TownWest from beach, walking distance to shop- Fully equipped 1 bedroomed self-cater- Timeshare for Sale Brown’s Express Transport Gauteng:
Coast ping centre, under cover parking, remote ing. TV, DVD, braai area and parking. retirement. A few families can also buy
Sleeps 4. Walk to beach. R500 per night. Salt Rock Palms, North Coast, KZN – together for a holiday home. In market Provider of airport shuttles, point to
Free standing, 4 beds double storey gate, sleeps four adults & two children. Dolphin Coast, weeks 3 & 4 Friday to point transfers, school and Pre-school
house sleeps 6-8. Fully equipped self- From R250 per day out of season. Call Call Erna Le Roux 082 925 6128. R1,9 million neg. To view contact
Friday, sleeps 4. Fantastic sea views, Eureka on 083 234 5687. shuttles, day tours and Quantum Bus
catering, a few minutes’ walk from Club Trish or Jaap on 082 483 5875 or 083 Jeffreys Bay restaurants, swimming pools and enter- hire. We service Gauteng (JHB, Pretoria
Mykonos casino. Cost R750 per night 797 1920. 2 x fully equipped units. Sleeps 10 per tainment. R25 000 for 2 weeks neg. For Sale/Good Investment/Rental and surrounds) with special long dis-
out of season & R850 per night in sea- Gordons Bay – House of Pearls unit, 800 m from beach. Fully enclosed Contact Maria on Tchaikovsky@telkom- Income tance requests to Western Cape (Cape
son & long weekends. Contact Connie with electric gates. Contact Marlene on sa.net. Cape Town Langebaan West Coast holi- Town) and KZN (Durban and Coastal
021 933 8904 or 072 450 3374 or Free standing upmarket 3 bedroomed day house Club Mykonos and shopping
house, large private enclosed garden, 083 328 2645 or 041 372 1475 or 041 Flexi Club Points regions). Please feel free to make your
Cedric 083 253 1311 cedricb@worldon- 372 1274 fax. complex within walking distance. Free request 011 908 6249 or 082 450 6068.
line.co.za. stunning mountain view, 800 m to 3 000 Flexi Club Points for sale. Make standing, 4 beds double storey. Selling
beach, shops and restaurants, bathroom Margate Accomodation me an offer. Phone Rob Richmond 011 Need a place to eat? Come to Galitos
East London with full shower, lounge, dining room price R875 000 negotiable. Contact Protea North (next to BP garage) 1837
Immaculate, upmarket services apart- 371 7453 or 072 180 5135. Connie 012 933 8904 or 072 450 3374
Niki-Nana Backpackers – dorms, dou- plus fully equipped kitchen, TV, Hi-Fi, ment with seaview in secure complex, 5 Beautiful Timeshare for Sale Ndaba Drive, Protea. For more info call
bles and camping available – upmarket, DVD player. Braai area, bedding and or Cedric 083 253 1311 or Kgomotso 083 593 1377 or Thanyani
min walk to Margate beach, sleeps max Any two weeks per year out of season in cedricb@worldonline.co.za.
exclusive. Contact Lee on 043 722 8509 towels supplied. Beach towels not 5, pool and covered parking bay, Daily 073 136 2787.
or 071 263 0904. Visit our site: included. Contact Pearl Jason 083 707 rates: Low R330, High R500, Peak 9 different resorts. Fully serviced and Hibberdene Loans for bank and finance employees,
www.nikinana.co.za or email us: 2015 pjason@ebucksmail.com view R660. Contact Colin or Lyn at 039 315 self-catering. Can also be exchanged Leisuredene Village Hibberdene immac- R1 000 – R20 000. Call Sibusiso 076
info@nikinana.co.za. photos on www.gumtree.co.za. 5633 or 082 336 8132. with RCI. Contact Dawn 083 788 1713. ulate split level 2 bdrms 2 baths separate 236 5491.
Green Point, Cape Town Bela Bela (Warmbaths) Area Zanzibar Island Flexiclub Points dining, kitchen, lounge downstairs MS Driving School: K53 driver’s les-
Close to Waterfront plus major tourist 2 bedroom cottage (sleeps 6) in the tran- Flexi holiday club points for sale, price study/family room, large covered veran- sons and learners tuition. Code 8 @
Kilima Kidogo Guesthouse, Zanzibar, negotiable. Market value per pt R11,40. da patio with sea view, garage, pool and
attractions, small bachelor, 1- and 2-bed- quility of the bushveld. Walking, bicycle East Coast. Experience a holiday of a R110 per hour. Learners couching @
roomed self-catering apartments, fully rides, swimming, birding, game spotting Points up for sale 10 500. Please contact laundry in complex plus 24 hr security. R60 per hour. Please phone 084 211
lifetime in luxury fully serviced guest- Johan Visser 012 804 8622. Price R950 000 neg. Contact Ken 039
furnished, serviced daily, prices from etc. Rate R 300-00 pd for 1-2 persons, house, 6 double en suite rooms, pool 0172 or SMS for prompt service.
R200 - R950 per day. Call Hannes 083 R100 pppd for additional persons, chil- Timeshare – Beacon Isle 699 3969 or 083 582 1935. Grahamstown, PE and surrounds.
table, dartboard, plenty entertainment.
255 9618 or www.davids.co.za. dren under 10 R50 pppd. Contact Avis Price 250 p.p.p.n. Bed & Breakfast. Reduced price. I wish to sell unit 521, Flat for Sale - Strand Birth Chart Interpreter: You will be
B&B in Sedgefield - between 083 530 7485 or Don 083 390 3360 Contact Joey 084 225 5500 or week 28 March to 4 April. It compro- Immaculate modern 2dbrm, 1 bath flat amazed at what you will discover about
Wildernis and Knysna Port Elizabeth joeypi@absa.co.za or Dina 082 856 mises 1 bedroom with en suite and pull- with balcony in newly built complex. yourself, partner and your children. Read
SonjaBelle’s B&B - Lovely quiet B&B 2-bedroomed furnished beachfront flat. 1046 or status@lantic.net or www.kili- out couch for R26 500. Please call me at Laundry, crèche, pool, car wash bay + how you could develop in both your per-
on Sedgefield Island with 2 double en Sleeps 6. Available December 2009 to makidogo.co.za. 082 777 1640. 24 hr security in complex. 2 km from sonal and professional lifeas every
suite rooms each with their own braai January 2010. Linen supplied. R450 per Mosselbaai/Tergniet Timeshare Springs Strand beachfront. In rapidly developing aspect of your character is analysed in
area. Breakfast is served in a picnic bas- day. Contact Linda on 083 309 7043 or area, view of Gordons Bay + Helderberg detail. Focusing on life path, identity,
Netjiese 2 slaapkamer huis te huur. Slaap 6 Sleeper at Avalon Springs no extra mountains. Price only R425 000 neg.
ket to enable you to decide where you 041 583 3540. 6, 4 volwassenes en 2 kinders. charges to enter the hot springs (all emotions and mentality + 12 additional
would like to eat in bed, at the nearby Contact Riana 012 313 3914. character traits. R150 per birth chart. To
Kruger Park Branderuitsig, besigtig walvisee en dol- inclusive) and access to all the indoor
lagoon, beaches or in the peaceful leafy fyne uit die bad. Stapafstande van die rejuvenating hot pools 6 – 9 November Stand for sale order reply mail with your name, sur-
bird and tortoise filled garden. Sparkling Marloth Park, on banks of Crocodile 1600 m2 stand in Porterville, Western name, place and time of birth to car-
River bordering Kruger. 15 km from see. Toesluitmotorhuis. Kontak Joey by 2009 or 20 – 23 November 2009 R3
pool, bicycles and table tennis available 041 933 2466 of 083 257 7222. 000. Call Heather Gordon 084 547 0002. Cape. R210 000 ono. Phone Jannie 082 menh@telkomsa.net.
to gently exercise while on holiday. Day Crocodile Bridge. Fully equipped house 463 1564. Direct Advantage: Excellent opportunity
trips to places like Plett, Tsitsikama and with splash pool, braai and lapa – sleeps Strand Timeshare for Sale
For Sale to earn monthly income. No joining fee,
Oudshoorn possible due to the central 10. Game roam freely. Peak R600, off Strand (W.Cape) safe and quiet 1 bed- Global Grand Vacation Package with no debit order, no products to be sold
locality of Sedgefield. Prices relatively peak R400 for first 5 people, thereafter a room large Granny Flat for 2. Available RCI, which is a yearly holiday for sale – R250 000 two bedroom, one bathroom and no extra money to fork out. Do
low from R165 per person sharing per further R50 per person per day. Contact for holiday/permanent. Please no smok- points available immediately, contact house for sale in Hlanganani Village, yourself a favour and contact Piet today
night low season to R225 ppspn high Debbie on ers, children or pets. Walking distance Mandy @ 033 395 5612 (w) or 084 505 Springs close to N17 toll road. Phase for more info/details on 082 855 2778
season. Have a look at facilities & book inkwazihouse@vodamail.co.za. (Ref to beach and shopping centre. Please 8524. two houses sold for R276 500. School or 043 748 2165 after 19:00 and during
through http://www.sa- 3126) call/SMS 072 494 4756. Port Edward: Caribbean Estates and clinic are planned for the develop- weekends or aniem@mweb.co.za.
venues.com/gr/sonjabelles.htm. No Jeffreys Bay Waterford House in Clarens ment. Ideal first home or investment
Fully equipped self-catering, serviced, 3 property to rent. Contact Melanie 011 Reduce Electricity: Reduce Electricity
Commission payable. For the ‘internet Flat - sleep 4/5 people. Fully equipped Luxury 4 star graded self-catering lodge bedroom (8 sleeper) Caribbean style vil- Bill; fight global warming, save hun-
challenged’ - phone 044 343 3157 and with braai on balcony. Just bring your 734 4750.
on golf estate. Very special mid week las in conservation area. Scenic walk- dreds of Rands every month. Complete
speak to Sonja or Izobelle! towels. R400 pd in season and R200 pd rates for bank pensioners. Phone Jean ways. Direct access to beach and To let Elspark – Germiston step by step setup. Fully illustrated man-
Knysna out of season. Jorian 083 458 5684. 083 285 0021. web: www.clarensgolf- Umtamvuna River. Week 4-11 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, own garden, ual and easy. To follow Video
Fully equipped self-catering flatlet with Margate breaks.co.za. email: waterfordin- December 2009. R8 000. Call 083 231 access control, 24 hr security, complex Instructions http://tinyurl.com/loujot.
private patio and braai area, magnificent 4-6 sleeper flat, 400 m from beach, fully clarens@gmail.com. 6461. swimming pool, children’s play park. R4 DJ (Gauteng): Wim 69 for all your func-
views of lagoon and mountains, TV and equipped self-catering, secure complex. B & B South Coast KZN Umdloti: Perna Perna 500 per month excluding water and elec- tions. No function is too big or too
undercover parking, sleeps 2, tariff R250 Out of season R250 and in season R450 tricity. Contact Danie 082 558 1526 or small. Contact Werner 083 408 4108 or
The Treehouse is located in tranquil Fully equipped self-catering, serviced, 3 e-mail ddfrey@fnb.co.za.
per day out of season, R300 per day in per day. Contact Reinhardt 072 610 Pumula. Stunning panoramic sea views, bedroom (6 sleeper unit) Umdloti beach e-mail wim69@ananzi.co.za. Quotes
season. Tel: 044 384 0734. 6420 or email vanderwaltr@fnb.co.za. safe and secure, ample parking with and rock pools metres away. Swimming Plettenberg Bay will be provided according to needs.
Knysna 10 St Ellen Great Brakriver deck and braai area plus bar. All bed- pool, superb sea view. Week 4-11 4.28 ha, 5 kms from town, area rezoning I am looking for transport from
Fully equipped self-catering unit. Sleeps Fully equipped self-catering holiday rooms have en suite facilities. R200 December 2009. R8 000. Call 083 231 for residential with full services, immi- Alberton, Voortrekker Road to Absa con-
two (double bed), full bathroom, (show- accommodation. Pool in complex. pppd out of season. R300 pppd in sea- 6461. nent. Municipal priority development. nect Zone in Auckland Park. Contact
er and bath), TV and off-street parking, Sleeps 4 in cottage. R500 per day. son. Phone Keith or Christine 039 684 Timeshare for Sale Surrounding properties held developers. Jackie 082 498 6378 or e-mail
own patio with braai facilities and mag- Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms, R800, situated 5098 e-mail thetreehouse@telkomsa.net. Large house with cottage on property. Jackie.duplessis@absa.co.za.
Flexi Club Points available. Contact Electricity and water on site. Price R3
nificent views of lagoon and mountains. near Hartenbos/Mossel Bay & George. Zia’s Accommodation Rina @ 083 231 6461. Zhareena’s transport and shuttle services,
R250 per day out of season, R300 per TV, DVD (DStv with card) and braai 900 000. Phone Bob 044 533 3133. Cape Town Area. Airport shuttles, day
Holiday apartments available Sea Point, Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf
day in season. Tel: 044 384 0562 or 083 facilities. Contact Erna at 082 925 6128 Rondebosch Village and Green Point. Kruger Park tours and point to point transfers.
Resort-Mosselbay
269 1751. or 016 455 6071 or Modern tastefully furnished and fully Self-catering cottage for two, 5 min from Contact Faeez 082 691 7777 or 021 692
vereenigingBM@nedbank.co.za. Free standing upmarket, 4 en suite bed- Kruger Park, 4 min from Mozambique 3920 or Shareena 072 018 7679 or 021
Jeffreysbaai – Oos Kaap equipped. Close to beach. Contact Ruby rooms, house fully equipped.
Selfsorg 2, slaapkamer eenhede @ R350 Holiday Accommodation Cape Bake 021 705 9836 or 083 707 0803. border (Maputo is just 45 min away and 703 7738.
Accommodates 8 people. Overlooks 45 min to Swaziland). R200 per person
p/d buite seisoen en R550 p/d binne Town/Muizenberg Hermanus 11th Fairway & Green. Available from I am looking for a lift club from
seisoen. Loopafstand van strand. Marna Fully furnished, own braai area, accom- per night, discount for 3 nights or more, Sydnham to Kingsmead every day.
Accommodation available throughout 4/12/09 to 11/12/09. Contact Swannie large tropical garden with pool. To book
082 828 4344. modation for holidays 5 km from beach the year. Sleeps 6 @ R800 per day. Fully 023 312 1645. Contact Shireen 083 357 8734.
contact David Rankin on 082 776 3041
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Becoming a Wedding bells
Liesel
member wins for been a big year for Sasbo
2009 has
some lucky Management Committee member,
Liesel Wait. In August, she married
members her prince, Warren Hollis, and in
November – as Liesel Hollis - she was
re-elected to Mancom.
R500
Liesel is based in Port Elizabeth, where
ome new Sasbo members are
S luckier than others. It is their
names that are drawn for the
she is well known as a committed and
capable member-representative.
R500 prizes awarded to randomly
selected new recruits each month.
Smiling Precious Mthembu of Pretoria
(above left) was one of the fortunate.
On hand to share her fortune were
Maureen Baikedi of Sasbo’s Pretoria Engaging relationship
office and Mpendulo Xwazi of the
Pretoria Branch Executive Committee. Divan van Niekerk from Sasbo’s head
Both Precious and Mpendulo work at office Legal department got engaged
First National Bank Church Square on 8 November to Tanja du Toit.
Pretoria and they both encourage non-
members to make the right decision by
joining the union. “You never know In this picture (left) we see Nommy
when trouble might knock on your Jonas, Grahamstown BEC chairperson,
door to make you wish you had handing Willana Adams of Absa Port
Sasbo’s support,” they say. Alfred her R500 lucky draw prize.
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