Tut meeting to discuss the introduction of an NQF level 5 forestry qualification

The purpose of the meeting is to: Indicate the role that TUT may play in providing education and training to workers in the Forestry Industry at lower skills levels. Share with the Industry the results of the situation analysis that CMO conducted in terms of the feasibility of introducing such courses. Acquire inputs from Industry […]

Report on DRDLR conference 5-6 July

Dear members, FSA was invited to participate in a DRDLR conference which took place in Kimberley last week. Members will recall that the DRDRLR held a similar engagement in KZN last year, in which FSA declined to participate for several reasons, chief amongst which, was that the conference stated that its aims included developing models […]

ANC to change constitution to allow for expropriation without compensation

Below is an article that appeared in today’s Business Day regarding the above.  This was announced late last night by President Ramaphosa following the conclusion of the ANC’s 2-day Lekgotla in Pretoria.  This development is indeed a disturbing development and one that FSA will contest in the interests of not only its members but more broadly, those […]