Did you know that more than 74% of South Africans use the Internet to search for and apply for jobs? I did and on 1 April I started my brand new job at FSP.

Easter is almost upon us and we were discussing leave plans, public holidays and the like at our management meeting this week.  The discussions led us back to the perennial debate about religious holidays and the apparent discrimination in favour of Christians.

It’s exam time for me again, so I can’t seem to avoid applying what I’m learning at the time to every aspect of my life. A bit frustrating for family and friends, but I’m sure my manager and the “big boss” are happy, as that’s the point of the course.

As I’m sure you know, there’s been an uproar about the proposed changes to the Employment Equity Act. There’ve been comments that Coloured people will need to move away from the Western Cape to find work, and more Black people will have to be moved in to fulfill the EE requirements in that province.

This month there is a very important case I think you need to know about. It’s a brand new landmark Constitutional Court judgment on claims for damages by employees of mining companies. Landmark Constitutional Court judgment on employees’ claims for damages against mining companies for occupational injury or disease

How many emails have you received recently to petition against the toll roads in Johannesburg? I know I’ve got quite a few. On top of this, I’m sure you were shaking your head in dismay at the recent increase in petrol prices.