When an employee posted a 'joke' on WhatsApp telling colleagues that the plant would be closed due to load shedding and that layoffs would follow, both his employer and the CCMA took a dim view. The Applicant, Mr Mahlangeni, was employed by Ford Motor Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd as an operator at one of their plants. The Commissioner stated importantly that “the issue of load shedding and its adverse implications is a very serious matter and not a matter of a joke” . According to the Commissioner, Mahlangeni was also dishonest in that the posting of the message was deliberate and a calculated effort. The Commissioner, therefore, held that dismissal was an appropriate sanction and substantively fair given the severity of the misconduct.

Compiled by C. ARUNO and JUSTIN ZACKA VIDEO of an elderly man performing a wacky dance at a funeral went viral and garnered mixed reactions online, reported Sin Chew Daily. The 12-second footage shows the old guy performing Ke Mu San (loosely translated as Subject Three), a dance which exploded in popularity on social media last year, in front of the funeral altar. The dance involves repeatedly turning the ankle outwards while resting weight on the side of the foot to create a loose-limbed appearance. Some believe that the funeral of a person who lived beyond 80 years of age is a celebration of a long life. The 32-year-old was recently spotted at a hotpot restaurant in China with a fellow Taiwanese celebrity, Mu Xuan.

Central bankers who orchestrated the wave of interest rate hikes over the past two years, hoping to avoid a painful inflationary spiral, are now facing an uncomfortable question: Were their moves helpful? The debate is heating up as European Central Bank policymakers meet this week, with many observers now expecting its benchmark lending rates to start coming down by this summer.

Farmers' leaders in the Paris region on Saturday promised to mount a "siege" on the French capital next week to pressure the government into meeting their demands on pay, tax and regulations. On Monday afternoon, farmers from all the regions around Paris belonging to the FNSEA farmers' union or the Jeunes Agriculteurs ("Young Farmers"), "will begin an indefinite siege of the capital," they announced.

Kirinyaga - Shock, pain, and grief have gripped Kahiro village after a 60-year-old woman was allegedly murdered under unclear circumstances. Source: Getty ImagesThe tight-knit community is reeling after learning that Esther Wambui's life was brutally ended and her lifeless body was callously dumped on a coffee plantation. When was Esther Wambui killed? "The elders called and reported that a woman was found dead and her body dumped at a coffee plantation. I can comfortably conclude that the cause of death was strangulation after which she was decapitated and her body dumped," said government pathologist Johansen Oduor.

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has spoken up after she was on Saturday 'booed' during the anti-femicide march. An X user said that she felt Passaris was booed because people felt she had done so little regarding the surge of femicide cases. Perhaps this is an opportunity to put in place some frameworks to fight the misogyny that plays a huge factor in femicide,” the x user said. Responding to the user on X, Passaris said that the heckling was because she was the available punching bag to let out frustrations and settle political scores. I have been on a planning wall with Civil Society Organizations for the Femicide march from inception,” she wrote.

President William Ruto travels to ItalySunday, January 28th, 2024 09:34 | By Amanga CollinsPresident William Ruto arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 9, 2023, ahead of the Saudi-African Summit in the Saudi capital. PHOTO/PCSKenyan President William Ruto has departed the country for an official visit to Rome, Italy, as confirmed by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed. William Ruto's participation"President William Ruto embarks on an official visit to Rome, Italy, today to participate In the Italy-Africa Summit. President William Ruto during a past function. President William Ruto during a past function.

The fears of murdered Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear's widow have come true, as her protection detail was withdrawn – the day before his alleged murderers go to trial. Two weeks ago, Nicky Kinnear told News24 she feared her bodyguards might be taken away from her again. Then, on Sunday, the members assigned to protect her were ordered to withdraw only two hours after reporting for duty, she said. READ | Kinnear murder trial: 'I will prove my innocence' - Zane Kilian as he seeks to be released on bail

Julian Ovenden, new star of ITV’s Trigger Point, has come a long way since his days portraying the Diet Coke man. Here’s everything we know about actor, singer, and Diet Coke man Julian Ovenden. Julian also starred as a Diet Coke Man in the era of sexy Diet Coke Man adverts. Family man Julian takes kids Johnny Beau and Audrey to see Sleeping Beauty in 2015 (Credit: Dan Wooller/Shutterstock)Is Julian Ovenden married? Are you excited to see Julian Ovenden in Trigger Point?

At least 34 personnel were being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injury, a U.S. official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. A fourth official said the drone struck near the barracks, which, if confirmed, could explain the high number of casualties. Israel's subsequent assault on Gaza has killed over 26,000 Palestinians, according to the local health ministry. The U.S. military said the attack occurred at a base in northeastern Jordan, near the Syrian border. U.S. military activity in Jordan can be a sensitive issue, particularly at a time of heightened tensions of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Unemployed junior doctors forced to survive on locum posts amid job scarcityWinnie Madikizela-Mandela’s estate: Deeper divisions between daughter, grandkids as heirs not on speaking termsSoldiers work in 'inhumane' conditions at Air Force HQ with no ventilation, need R5bn to fix systemsSenzo Meyiwa murder trial: Kelly Khumalo's plan to 'get rid of him' and the warrant for her arrestMiss SA finalist pulls a fast one on BMW, allegedly disappeared with car worth R500k after failure to pay instalmentPodcast | On The Minted Couch with Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana, on preserving her Basotho heritage...Podcast | On The Minted Couch with Sho Madjozi, on taking her Tsonga heritage to the global stage...Podcast | On The Minted Couch with Rowlene, on her passion for music and her latest Christmas EPPodcast | On The Minted Couch with Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, on starting her vegan ice cream YococoVoting BoothThis year marks ten years since the death of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa, with his former girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, implicated in his murder. Do you think his family will eventually find closure? Please select an optionOops! Something went wrong, please try again later. Not with our current justice system Yes, there is progress I guess it's a waiting game Results

Georgio Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister hosting the African Heads of State, termed the approach as “non-predatory” which is aimed at building cooperation between Africa and Italy. Notably, the plan is similar to the President’s bottom-up agenda that he has been keen on implementing since he came into power. President William Ruto with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy at State House Nairobi on March 14, 2023. PCSOn Sunday, January 28 the Kenyan President flew out of the country to join more than 20 African Heads of State in the summit. However, Kenya is also keen on pushing its agenda in the summit with the president aiming to meet the Italian Prime minister to review agendas set in previous meetings.

A motorist was left stranded on Saturday after his vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of a mall in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The incident captured on CCTV at around 4.35 pm showed the suspect quietly approaching the vehicle, after which he accessed the vehicle using what is believed to be a master key before driving away. A photo of the vehicle stolen at a mall in Kitengela on Saturday, January 27, 2024 Photo Derrick MbuguaWithin a few minutes, he was in the vehicle and out of the parking lot. Kenyans also listed the previous owner of the vehicle as a suspect. They opined that the owner may have tracked the vehicle and stolen it when the man entered the mall.

A motorist was left stranded on Saturday after his vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of a mall in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The incident captured on CCTV at around 4.35 pm showed the suspect quietly approaching the vehicle, after which he accessed the vehicle using what is believed to be a master key before driving away. A photo of the vehicle stolen at a mall in Kitengela on Saturday, January 27, 2024 Photo Derrick MbuguaWithin a few minutes, he was in the vehicle and out of the parking lot. Kenyans also listed the previous owner of the vehicle as a suspect. They opined that the owner may have tracked the vehicle and stolen it when the man entered the mall.

West Ham midfielder Kalvin Philips, currently on loan from Manchester City, has revealed Kenya is his favourite travel destination. Philips affirmed that Kenya topped the list for him in terms of travel destinations when the question about his favourite holiday destinations was posed. “Kenya”, Phillips responded. During the visit, Phillips embarked on a Safari at Tsavo National Park while staying at a luxury camp within the expansive destination. Kalvin Phillips, completed his loan move to West Ham earlier this week after falling out of favour at the Etihad.