All is 'kosher' at Talana
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Upon arrival, the manager, Jannie Wilhemsa briefed them about the conditions on the farm. He explained that currently there are 514 employees working in different departments within the farm. He said workers are paid more than the set minimum wage and said workers have agreed on the system of getting paid P0.45 per bag because they make more money. "We provide accommodation and organise tents for workers on contract. We want to build more houses but we have a problem with Botswana Development Corporation because it would have to pay if we put permanent structures".
March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...