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Lydia Kraamwinkel

Sjoe ek dink nie eintlik daar bestaan woorde om Lydia Kraamwinkel se aanwins tot die samelewing en kantoorblok te beskryf nie. Miskien SUPERSENSASIONEEL… Tannie Lydia werk al meer as 38 jaar by LS Kameeldrift, sy het in 2016 afgetree, maar is verlede jaar gevra om terug te kom vir 6 maande, die 6 maande is vandag 1jaar en 4 maande later. Sy tree wel aan die einde van die jaar definitief af, sê sy. Tannie Lydia is ‘n aangename mens en gee aan die werksplek kalmte. Sy het goeie verhoudinge met almal.

Daar is nie ‘n mens met wie sy nie oor die weg kom of wat nie die hoogste respek vir haar het nie. Haar werk is gevul met buitengewone kwaliteit. Sy doen haar werk self, sy stuur nie ander rond om vir haar iets te doen nie, selfs al het sy meer as die reg om so voort te doen. Sy stel ‘n voorbeeld vir ons elkeen en handhaaf haarself altyd proffessioneel, hoewel sy nooit te besig is om te glimlag of om ‘n kollega te help nie. Sy word kinderlik opgewonde oor ander se suksesse.

Waar het haar loopbaan begin: Tannie Lydia het haar loopbaan by Yskor begin as ‘n gewone admin dame, tikwerk ens., maar sy is binne ‘n paar maande opgetrek om PA werk vir ongeveer 5 grootbase te doen, waar sy hul lewens vergemaklik het met haar uitnemende vermoÃ« om te beplan en organiseer. Tannie Lydia is nederig tsv al haar loopbaan en lewenssuksesse…ek hoop werklik dat jul die voorreg het om haar te kan ontmoet.

Sy is ‘n holisties suksesvol, nie net is sy die finansiële administrateur van ‘n skool wat uit sy nate bars nie, maar sy is ook ‘n dogter(haar ma vir wie sy tot einde verlede jaar na omgesien het voor haar ma oorlede is), ‘n Vrou en self ‘n besonderse ma en ouma wat haar kinders en kleinkinders ondersteun, sussie en ‘n vriendin. Sy staan kollegas ook in hul persoonlike lewens by en vra nooit iets inruil daarvoor nie.

Sy is enige omstandighede se droom…sy leer vinnig hoe werk ‘n nuwe tegnologiese toestel en kla nie een oomblik daaroor nie, om die waarheid te sÃª ek het haar nog nie een dag hoor kla oor enigiets nie.

Sy is ongetwyfeld een van God se gunsteling kunswerke en ek is seker as Hy na haar kyk sit Hy terug met ‘n glimlag van tevredenheid. Lydia Kraamwinkel is meer as net die kantoorkampioen, SY IS ‘N KANTOORLEGENDE!!!

Pieter Calitz

Ek het ’n baie groot passie daarvoor om my werkswinkel netjies, skoon en reg te hou. Ek maak seker my spanmaats is opgelei in veiligheid asook in noodhulp. Op dié manier kan ek verseker dat ons op standaard is met die huidige industriestandaarde. Deur opleiding te gee en toe te pas wat geleer word, handhaaf ons ’n baie hoë standaard om enige beserings aan diens te vermy.

Ek werk nou saam met al my motorwerktuigkundiges en van tyd tot tyd werk ons ook saam in die werkwinkel. Selfs op herstelwerk wanneer ’n vragmotor langs die pad gaan staan het. In die vyf jaar wat ek by die FAW Group-motorvoertuigvervaardigers werksaam is, het ek gehelp dat drie vakleerlinge opleiding kry in die motorindustrie en is hulle al drie is nou gekwalifiseerd.

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Ek is al deel van die motorindustrie sedert 1987 en was werksaam as ’n vakleerling by SA Trucking wat nou bekend staan as Cart Blanche Marketing. Ek het vir 12 jaar by Tyco International, OEM gewerk waar ons internasionale vragmotors gebou het.

Ek het ook by Imperial vir ’n verdere ses jaar gewerk, en was in verskeie afdelings ’n werkwinkelbestuurder. Daarna het ek vir vyf jaar by Value Logistics as 'n werkwinkelbestuurder gewerk, en tans werk ek by die Faw Group-voertuigvervaardigers ook as ’n werkwinkelbestuurder.

Ons hou daaglikse kort vergaderings waarin ons gesels oor veiligheid in die werkwinkel en ons maak seker dat dit in die praktyk toegepas word. Ons werkwinkel het onlangs ’n gemiddeld van 95% in ons jaarlikse veiligheidsinspeksie behaal, dit het ons na nommer twee in die land opgeskuif.

Ons bestuur ’n uiters effektiewe en produktiewe werkwinkel met ’n aansienlike wins afgesien van die hoë vereiste rondom die winssyfer. Deur as ’n span saam te werk word die daaglikse werksaamhede streng, maar regverdig hanteer. Spanwerk, deeglike kontrole, effektiewe tydbestuur en ’n positiewe houding gaan baie ver. Ons streef daarna om ’n passie te hê vir dit wat ons doen, om daagliks ’n verskil te maak, te groei en ’n toekoms te bou saam met ons mense.

Ek werk tans as ’n werkwinkelbestuurder by die FAW Group-motorvoertuigvervaardigers, in die motorindustrie en ek woon in Marlands, Germiston.

Anton Coetzer

Anton se werk en beroep was sy lewe. Hulle het hom Yster op die myn genoem. Niks van sy werk het hom die skrik op die lyf gejaag nie, hy was ook nie bang vir werk nie. As daar iets gebreek het was hy die eerste een om die werk te gaan doen.

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Anton Coetzer is my man van 37 jaar, en ek ken hom al meer as 42 jaar lank. Hy het op Harmony-goudmyn gewerk tot en met 2013. Hy werk nie meer nie as gevolg van die fratsongeluk waarvan ek in die twee vorige e-posse vertel het. Harmony-goudmyn het hom gehuisves (“ge-board”) na sy ongeluk in 2013. Anton het by Harmony-goudmyn as ’n “charge hand” en aflos-voorman gewerk, sowel as 'n ketelmaker vanaf 1980 tot en met 2013. Hy was die enigste broodwinner gewees en ons het net een kind, ’n dogter. Ons het in 1999 my biologiese suster se drie dogters, ons niggies na haar afsterwe in ons huis ingeneem, want sy was baie siek met maagkanker. Hy was nog steeds na al die jare van een kind na vier kinders die enigste broodwinner.

Ons eie dogter het aan die Universiteit van Potchefstroom gaan studeer vir ’n maatskaplike werker. Sy het ’n honneursgraad so wel as ’n meestersgraad in Maatskaplike werk, waarvoor haar pa, as die enigste broodwinner betaal het. Die ander drie kinders het nadat hulle klaar was met skool, hulle eie lewens gaan lei.

Anton het na sy ongeluk stadig maar seker tot ’n mate herstel waarna hy op Janneman Saayman se plaas in Virginia gaan werk het. Hy het vir ongeveer vier jaar as ’n gewone ketelmaker gewerk, en hy het stalle, krale en store gebou asook drade reggetrek. Hy het ’n ploeg gebou waarmee hulle landerye van 12 rye kon ploeg. Anton het vir die einste boer ’n saaimasjien gebou waarmee hy grond kon vasrol terwyl hy plant. Hy het ook vir die DBV-Virginia ’n speelterrein vir katte uit hout en staal gebou. Dit is natuurlik die DBV se trots, almal bewonder die hawelose katte se speelterrein. 🤩

Hy het palissades en elektriese hekke vir ’n hele klomp mense hier in Virginia gebou. Anton het ook lemmetjiesdraad om mense se erwe gespan, met een hand. Op ’n manier kon hy met sy verlamde hand ook werk. Ek wens ek kon die foto’s hier wys, want dit was sy trots. Ongelukkig het sy foon weggeraak, en ons kon nog nie weer vir hom ’n foon koop nie as gevolg van ons gebrek aan finansies. Janneman Saayman het nou Kanada toe verhuis en hy verhuur sy plaas tans aan iemand anders uit. Anton het ’n hele klomp afdakke asook ons eie afdak, en ons klein seuntjies se bedjies self gebou na sy ongeluk. Omdat hy blind is en sy hand misvormd is, werk hy nou nie meer nie. Dit is as gevolg van epilepsie en nege beroertes na sy fratsongeluk op die myn. Dít is sy storie al vir nege jaar lank.

Ek hoop, glo en vertrou dat hy ’n Ysterman-toekenning verdien. Dit sal vir hom ’n besonderse groot eer wees, juis omdat sy werk sy lewe en passie was. Ek heg ’n collage van foto’s hierby aan.

As julle die foto by die see mooi vergroot (“in zoom”) sal julle sy misvormde nekwerwels, wat opgebou is met staalpenne en boute sien. Hy moes drie lewensnoodsaaklike operasies ondergaan net om weer sy ledemate te kon gebruik en normaal te kon funksioneer.

Baie dankie vir die voorreg om in die tweede ronde te kon kwalifiseer.

Anton Coetzer se trotse vrou.

#GoeieGons 2021: Bepalings en voorwaardes
Solidariteit Gilde vir Kommunikasie en Bemarking

Die Solidariteit Gilde vir Kommunikasie en Bemarking wil deur die #GoeieGons-toekenning erkenning gee aan die onblusbare talent van Afrikaanse ontwerpers, bemarkers, kopieskrywers, joernaliste, omroepers, videovervaardigers en fotograwe.

Nomineer 'n Afrikaanse ontwerper, bemarker, kopieskrywer, joernalis, omroeper, videovervaardiger of fotograaf met 'n #GoeiGons-benoeming en gee só aan hierdie talentvolle mense die erkenning wat hulle verdien.
Nominasies is gratis en kan in vyf kategorieë gemaak word, naamlik vir Skryfwerk, Grafiese ontwerp, Fotografie, Radio, en Videoproduksie.
Om 'n persoon vir sy of haar kreatiewe werk te nomineer volg die stappe hieronder:
- Stap 1: Neem 'n foto of skermskoot van die werk wat genomineer word of nomineer 'n aanhaling van die betrokke item, artikel of slagspreuk.
- Stap 2: Klik op die volgende skakel: https://solidariteit.co.za/goeie-gons/
- Stap 3: Vul jou besonderhede en dié van die persoon wat jy nomineer hier in om te kwalifiseer.
- Stap 4: Klik op die kategorie-kieslys en kies die beroepsveld wat van toepassing is en laai die persoon wie se werk jy nomineer daar op. Jpeg-, pdf-, Mp3- en Mp4-formate word aanvaar.
- Stap 5: Deel gerus die skakel op sosiale media en moedig nog mense aan om Afrikaanse talent vir hierdie gesogte toekenning te nomineer.
Finaliste sal slegs oorweeg word indien die skakel volledig ingevul is.
Die getal inskrywings per kategorie is onbeperk.
Die getal nominasies per persoon is ook onbeperk.
Geen persone onder 18 jaar mag aan die kompetisie deelneem nie.
Die nomineerder is verantwoordelik vir die korrektheid en suksesvolle registrasie van die genomineerde se inskrywing.
Die genomineerde sal kan bevestig dat dit sy of haar oorspronklike werk is en dat hy of sy die toekenningsnominasie aanvaar.
Deelname aan die kompetisie impliseer aanvaarding van alle bepalings, reëls en voorwaardes.
Nominasies sluit op 18 Julie 2021.
Die topvyf-nominasies uit elke kategorie word op 16 Augustus 2021 op 'n stemblad geplaas waarna dit vir stemming deur lede van die publiek beskikbaar sal wees.
Die stemblad sluit op 31 Augustus 2021.
Die wenners uit elke kategorie word tydens die Gonsfees, wat in September 2021 sal plaasvind, aangewys.
Indien die wenner nie die Gonsfees kan bywoon nie, sal 'n ander wenner gekies word.
Die wenners sal deur 'n onafhanklike paneel sowel as by wyse van die publiek se stemme vir elke kategorie gekies word. Beslissings is finaal.
Geen laat inskrywings sal aanvaar word nie.
Die wenner sal op al Solidariteit se openbare platforms bekend gemaak word.
Geen pryse kan oorgedra, omgeruil of uitgeruil word nie.
Die wenners stem in om hul samewerking te gee en om aan al Solidariteit se openbare of mediageleenthede deel te neem wat met die kompetisie verband hou. Genomineerdes stem ook in dat hul besonderhede op Solidariteit se webwerwe mag verskyn.
Alle inskrywings word die eiendom van Solidariteit, maar die inligting sal vertroulik hanteer word en slegs vir Solidariteit se gebruik wees.
Deelname aan hierdie #GoeieGons-nominasieproses veronderstel toestemming om deur Solidariteit gekontak te word.
Alle deelnemers vrywaar die Solidariteit Beweging, sowel as die borge en agentskappe wat by hierdie promosie betrokke is, van enige skade en/of koste voortspruitend uit eise wat die deelnemer mag hê of opdoen deur deelname aan die kompetisie en/of die benutting van die prys.
Indien Solidariteit nie daarin kan slaag om die pryswenner binne vyf werksdae per e-pos of telefonies te kontak nie, sal die naaswenner as wenner aangewys word.
Solidariteit en sy vennote is nie aanspreeklik vir enige tegniese fout wat daartoe kan lei dat 'n inskrywing nie suksesvol ingedien word nie. Solidariteit aanvaar geen verantwoordelikheid vir inskrywings wat onafgelewer is, verlore raak of vertraag word nie. Bewys van stuur is nie bewys van ontvangs nie. 'n Inskrywer moet self ontvangs van sy/haar inskrywing bevestig.

Klik hier om die volledige bepalings en voorwaardes te lees.

Liezel Lotriet

Liezel is voorwaar die gesig van ons skool. Sy hanteer alle sake rakende ouers en sommer nog baie meer. Met haar sagte, liefdevolle gesindheid maar tog ook ferm, loop sy regtig die extra myl vir elke ouer, kind en verseker vir ons skool.

Liezel huil gou saam ‘n ouer wat inkom oor ‘n krisus met ‘n kind wat sukkel met skoolwerk of selfs as dit ‘n finansiële krisis is, maar dadelik beraam sy planne om ‘n ouer te gemoed te kom weens Covid of leer probleme. Liezel hou toesig oor die skool se finansies en dat die geld ingevorder moet word deur ons Krediteur dames en dan natuurlik sien sy ook ouers wat moeilik is.

Sy hou ook toesig oor ons skool se kleuterskool waar ons 150 kinders het en 12 personeel. Daar moet sy gereeld krisisse uitsorteer, hetsy ouers, kinders, personeel of selfs die brood trok wat nie opgedaag het nie. Liezel doen ook al die bestellings en aankope van ons laerskool se skryfbehoeftes, gas, brandstof, kos en selfs tot koek wanneer elke personeel lid van ons verjaar.

Sy is die een wat laaste loop elke dag, sy maak dubbel seker dat die skool se katte kos het, dat die skilpaaie warm is vir die winter en dat die alarms geaktiveer is. Elke skoolvakansie is sy die een wat werk en toesien dat al die fotostate vir die nuwe kwartaal gedoen is en boeke reg is wanneer die personeel weer begin werk.

Sy is verseker die mees gewildste personeellid in die skool. Sy is ook die skouer waarop almal gaan huil en plak pleisters op jonk en oud. Geen taak is vir haar moeite nie en geen uitdaging vir haar te groot en onuitvoerbaar nie. Haar lojaliteit ken geen perke nie en haar hart het geen deure nie. Wit, swart of bruin het by haar geen kleur nie, sy kyk diep in almal se hart en of dit ‘n baba of Gr 7 student is maak nie saak. As ‘n student sy kosbakkie by die huis vergeet het word daar gou ‘n plan gemaak.

Vir elke Koshuiskind kom sy op soos ‘n ma en huil en troos gou as moeders of kinders verlang. Niks is vir haar te veel, te laat of te groot nie. Sy pak als aan met soveel liefde maar verseker met die grootste lojaliteit en respek vir haar medemens. Haar Christenskap skyn soos die son op ‘n natgereënde pad, almal ruik dit, proe dit en beleef dit. Sonder haar sal ons skool nooit wees wat dit is nie.

En hiermee nomineer ons as skool, Liezel Lotriet verseker as die Kantoorkampioen 2021.

MS Office training
The SOS offers free, first-rate training in MS Office to all teachers in Afrikaans. The training takes about three hours and is presented on a weekday afternoon. The aim of the course is to make teachers skilful in the use of the MS Office package, thereby improving the quality of their work and saving them time. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Subject choice tests for Gr. 9 pupils
An affordable and first-rate subject choice package is available for Gr. 9 pupils. The assessment focuses on pupils’ aptitude, interests and personality. The package will help parents and pupils make informed decisions about careers and what subjects should be taken at school. Tertiary training is very expensive – it therefore makes sense to invest in professional career guidance. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Empower a Child
Solidarity Helping Hand finances underprivileged children’s academic progress through the JD Kestell Bursary Fund and funds of the various Helping Hand branches. The financing takes on different forms and is channelled by the national branches. The branches are familiar with the need in communities and apply for financing from Helping Hand Head Office on behalf of underprivileged young people. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Schoolbag Project
Solidarity Helping Hand’s Schoolbag Project ensures that underprivileged Gr. 1 pupils have the same stationery as their classmates. The schoolbags also have educational content to ensure underprivileged children are able to make academic progress. More than 5 000 schoolbags are distributed to Gr. 1 pupils every year – to date, more than 25 000 schoolbags have been distributed in total. Visit www.tassie.co.za.
Lunchbox Project
Helping Hand’s Lunchbox Project feeds thousands of needy toddlers across the country every year. Apart from the feeding component, the project has a training component. The training component is in line with Helping Hand’s efforts to prevent poverty among the youth by ensuring that children receive a good school education. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Mathematics courses
The Society of Afrikaans Mathematics Teachers (VAW) is the only Afrikaans professional organisation for mathematics teachers. Short courses, one-day courses and two three-day conferences form part of the services that the VAW offers. Other products on offer include a smartphone app with Afrikaans videos on mathematics, free work sheets and exam papers for members, an online marketplace where exam papers can be bought and sold, and much more. Visit www.skoolwiskunde.co.za.
School-parent communication
A 90-minute lecture on positive communication with parents is held with a view to helping schools’ staff, management and governing bodies improve communication with parents and reduce conflict. The focus is shifted from negative communication towards positive, proactive communication. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Reading app
Three Afrikaans reading apps and an alphabet book were released in 2015. These apps were developed for Gr. 1 pupils who are learning to read and are available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Helping Hand believes that no child should be excluded from teaching aids because of financial constraints. The alphabet book, ‘n Dag by die Dieretuin, focuses on the learning of the alphabet, letters and sounds, and costs R40 (excluding postage). The app, Alfabetpret, is used in conjunction with the book to bring the characters to life through augmented reality technology. The two other apps, Dieretuinpret and Skryfpret, make use of animation and sound to turn the learning experience into a fun experience for youngsters. Visit www.leesapp.co.za.
Mathematics app
The first Afrikaans mathematics app, Wiskunde-hupstoot, is available at the App Store. Gr. 11 and 12 pupils receive free Afrikaans videos explaining mathematics with the app. Pupils can, at a fraction of the cost of extra lessons, buy videos on the sections that they grapple with. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Mathematics clubs
The VAW’s extramural mathematics clubs are aimed at pupils who are interested in mathematics, have a talent for mathematics and are curious about interesting mathematics outside the school curriculum. The mathematics clubs meet at schools. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Career app
This app, which will be released early in 2016, will provide information about careers. Furthermore, information about universities, subject choices and admission point scores (APS) as well as information relating to career planning will be available on the app. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Newsletter for schools
The SOS’s newsletter for schools contains useful and interesting news for teachers, other educationists and parents. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.loopbaan.co.za.
App writing competition
The Afrikaans app writing competition focuses on enabling people to make their own money through entrepreneurial and technological skills. Young and old can enter the competition. Helping Hand will teach the participants how to write an app that they can sell to family members and the broader community. Big prizes and further app development opportunities are at stake. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Mathematics winter school
The first mathematics winter school will be held at Akademia’s eight national centres in 2015. Mathematics teachers will teach mathematics to up to 300 pupils across the country at the same time from the transmission centre in Centurion. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Extra mathematics lessons
The VAW plans to hold the biggest maths lesson in 2015 by presenting an extra maths lesson to more than 300 Gr. 8 pupils simultaneously. This lesson will be the first of regular extra lessons that will be presented by some of the country’s foremost mathematics teachers. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Maths e-book
The VAW plans to release a unique maths e-book that, apart from first-rate mathematics content, will contain videos and sketches that can be manipulated. This product will optimise the learning experience for every user. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Course on study methods
A course on study methods will be presented at Afrikaans schools. The course will be turned into an app in 2015. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Die Markplein (the marketplace)
Die Markplein is an Afrikaans webpage where teachers can buy and sell products such as exam papers and work sheets. Although the first products are mathematical in nature, there are plans to start offering products for all school subjects soon. Visit www.diemarkplein.co.za.
Project Teaching Assistant
The SOS has already helped schools with the salaries of more than 80 teaching assistants. Through this project the SOS contributes towards young teachers’ entry into the profession. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Technology in schools
Implementing technology in a school often coincides with lack of knowledge about what is needed, how much must be budgeted, and so on. The SOS provides schools with guidelines on how to implement technology. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.

Akademia
Study part time in Afrikaans at Akademia. Akademia, an initiative of the Solidarity Movement, is a private higher education institution that offers qualifications aimed at preparing people for entry into the job market in an expanding economy. In so doing, Akademia makes a significant contribution to the progress of South Africa as a whole. Akademia is accredited with the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The CHE is the statutory body that awards accreditation to higher education programmes and institutions in South Africa. Visit www.akademia.co.za.
20% discount at Akademia
Solidarity members and their dependent children qualify for a 20% discount on courses offered by Akademia. The amount is equivalent to about 12 years of Solidarity membership fees. Visit www.akademia.co.za.
Interest-free study loans
Solidarity members and their dependent children get access to interest-free study loans to study at Akademia. Moreover, students who receive a study loan only have to start repaying it on completion of their studies. This membership benefit once again proves that Solidarity is more than just an ordinary trade union. Solidarity protects its members’ jobs through training! Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Sol-Tech
Sol-Tech offers training in scarce skills. Sol-Tech, a private technical college, was founded on Christian values and uses Afrikaans as medium of education. Sol-Tech offers the following formal courses: Electrician, Millwright, Diesel Mechanic, Fitter and Turner, Welder, Fitter, and Tool and Jig Maker. Visit www.sol-tech.co.za.
Solidarity members get preference during intakes
Solidarity members and their dependent children up to the age of 21 get preference during intakes at Sol-Tech. Visit www.sol-tech.co.za.
Interest-free study loans
Solidarity members and their dependent children get access to interest-free study loans to study at Sol-Tech. Moreover, students who receive a study loan only have to start repaying it on completion of their studies. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Financial assistance for tertiary training
Every year Solidarity Helping Hand provides financial assistance worth millions of rand to deserving students who would not be able to study without such assistance. The Solidarity Helping Hand Study Fund Centre was founded in response to the demand for financial assistance for tertiary training. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Solidarity members get easier access to financial assistance for tertiary training
Solidarity membership will give you a better chance of receiving financial assistance for tertiary training. Members and their dependent children get additional points and therefore qualify easier for financial assistance. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.

Affordable career guidance
The aim of the career guidance programme is to provide an affordable career guidance service with respect to subject and career choices to Afrikaans youths across the country. Professional guidance is given to young people to ensure they acquire the necessary knowledge and skills and make informed decisions about their future. Various packages are available and the cost of the psychometric tests can be claimed from medical aids. Contact details: 0861 25 24 23 or diens@helpendehand.co.za Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Discount for members
To thank members for their loyal support Solidarity has negotiated a special discount on the available packages for them. Remember to mention that you are a Solidarity member!
Career guide
Choosing a career is probably one of the biggest choices of a young person’s life. It is therefore very important to choose right. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za to read Helping Hand’s online career guide.
Inligting oor verskillende loopbane
Information on various careers. Read more about different careers. Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.
Drawing up a CV
Solidarity not only helps members to keep their jobs, but also wants to help improve their working conditions and career prospects. Having a professional CV is a crucial part of looking for a job. Click here if you need help in drawing up your CV.
WerkNet
WerkNet is a free Afrikaans jobs portal. It is an interactive electronic platform where jobseekers can post their CVs and look for jobs and employers can advertise available jobs and look for suitable candidates. Solidarity Helping Hand is not a personnel placement and recruitment agency and does not accept responsibility for the selection and placement process. Visit www.werknet.co.za.
Enquiries regarding employment contracts
Signing your first employment contract can be quite daunting, especially if you are not up to date with the basic conditions of employment. If you are unsure about anything in your contract, contact Solidarity at 0861 25 24 23 or diens@solidariteit.co.za.

Job-related legal aid
Solidarity’s General Litigation Department provides assistance to members who experience legal problems in the workplace. The department provides assistance in respect of legal queries, consultations, grievance procedures, disciplinary inquiries, conciliations and arbitrations. The department focuses on referring cases to institutions such as the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the bargaining councils of the various industries. Contact Solidarity Legal Services’ General Litigation Department at 012 644 4344 or lodge your claim with Solidarity Legal Services.
Labour Court Department
Solidarity’s Labour Court Department provides a wide range of labour-related services to members. The department handles labour disputes of Solidarity members that have to be settled in the Labour Court. It also handles cases of discrimination and unfair dismissal as well as contractual claims. Contact the Labour Court Department on 012 644 4381/4411/4433/4337 or lodge your claim with Solidarity Legal Services.
Telephonic civil law advice
Solidarity offers telephonic civil law advice to its members. Contact details: 012 362 1552 or fineks@svslaw.co.za.
Advice regarding affirmative action
Advice regarding affirmative action Solidarity has done extensive research on the implementation of affirmative action in South Africa. If you are affected negatively by the incorrect implementation of affirmative action, contact us at 0861 25 24 23 or diens@solidariteit.co.za.
Occupational psychologist
Contact Bertus Swanepoel at 076 010 4952 or bertus.swanepoel@gmail.com to make an appointment.
Discount on consultations with occupational psychologist
To thank members for their loyal support Solidarity has negotiated a special discount on consultations with occupational psychologist Bertus Swanepoel. Remember to mention that you are a member of Solidarity!
Social worker
Members of Solidarity and supporters of Helping Hand can contact the social worker regarding social welfare matters. Social welfare matters can be reported by e-mail, telephonically or in person. The most effective way to report a matter is by e-mail. Members are also welcome to contact the social worker to make an appointment. The social worker acts in an advisory capacity and will not necessarily be able to attend to a case herself. In order to ensure that an effective service is provided, there is regular contact between the social worker and other welfare organisations and interested parties in the community. The social worker cannot provide assistance with regard to financial aid, material support, housing, statutory services or confirmation of identity of pensioners who receive a pension from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Contact details: 0861 25 24 23 or diens@helpendehand.co.za Visit www.helpendehand.co.za.

Claims process and forms
Read more about the claims process or click here for all referral forms and complaints forms relating to occupational injuries and diseases.
Assistance with claims relating to occupational injuries and diseases
We put a high premium on protecting our members in the workplace before and after occupational injuries. Contact Solidarity Legal Services’ Occupational Health and Safety Department at 012 644 4343 or lodge your claim with Solidarity Legal Services.
Assistance and advice regarding occupational health
The aim of the Occupational Health and Safety Department is to protect the rights and the interests of Solidarity members in pursuit of a safe workplace. This goal is one of the most important links in Solidarity’s value chain that is aimed at providing all-inclusive protection to members. Contact Solidarity Legal Services’ Occupational Health and Safety Department on 012 644 4343 or get advice from Solidarity Legal Services.
Assistance and advice regarding occupational health investigations
Solidarity offers assistance and advice regarding investigations resulting from occupational injuries and diseases. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (No. 130 of 1993) provides for the allocation of compensation in respect of work disability caused by occupational injuries and diseases, or deaths resulting from such injuries or diseases. The Act moreover provides for matters that are related to occupational injuries, diseases and deaths. Contact Solidarity Legal Services’ Occupational Health and Safety Department at 012 644 4343 or lodge your claim with Solidarity Legal Services.

Free financial advice
Solidarity Financial Services provides financial solutions through value-driven advice and excellent service. Contact Solidarity Financial Services on 0861 10 10 05.
Affordable car and household insurance
Help the trade union grow by taking out car and household insurance with Solidarity. Phone us on 0861 10 10 05 for a free quote
Affordable life and disability cover and income protection
What would happen if you were unable to earn an income tomorrow? Solidarity Financial Services can give you free answers to this question. Phone us at 0861 10 10 05.
Affordable additional legal aid cover
Get the power of the law on your side. Solidarity Financial Services, in cooperation with Legal X, offers additional legal aid cover for Solidarity members. This service includes the following: Telephonic legal assistance – 24 hours a day Legal representation to the value of R45 000 per year Unlimited access to legal documentation Discounted tariffs on property transfers Call 0861 765 734 or visit www.legalx.co.za
Free assistance regarding investments
Are you making adequate provision for your family for the day when you will no longer be there to provide for them? Solidarity Financial Services can give you free answers to this question. Phone Solidarity Financial Services on 0861 10 10 05.
Free retirement planning
Have you made adequate provision for your retirement? Solidarity Financial Services can give you free answers to this question. Phone Solidarity Financial Services on 0861 10 10 05.
Tax advice
Are you paying too much tax? What can you claim back from Sars? Solidarity Financial Services can give you free answers to these questions. Contact Solidarity Financial Services on 0861 10 10 05.

Advice on medical aids
Solidarity offers professional advice on medical aids. Solidarity has a contract with a service provider who can carry out a needs assessment to help you choose a medical aid that will fit your personal circumstances. Send an e-mail to solidariteit@health2wellness.co.za
Lifestyle coach and relationship expert
Contact Paul Smit at: 082 721 4000 paul@paul-smit.co.za www.paul-smit.co.za
Discounted tariffs
To thank members for their loyal support we have negotiated a special discount on consultations with lifestyle coach and relationship expert Paul Smit. Remember to mention that you are a Solidarity member!
Wellbeing webpage
Solidarity offers free advice aimed at promoting your wellbeing. Visit our wellbeing webpage for advice and tips on how to find balance in your life.
Athletics Club
Are you looking for a hobby? Do you want to be more active and enjoy the outdoors? Then the Solidarity Running Club is perfect for you! The club consists of a close-knit group of 220 enthusiastic runners who practise together and take part in races. The club is rated under the top 15 in North Gauteng and kicks dust in other clubs’ eyes with respect to membership numbers. At a once-off joining fee of just R150, it is definitely worth your while to enjoy the support of the club and its members. So don’t let the grass grow under your feet – join today! Contact us at atletiek@solidariteit.co.za.

Drafting of last will and testament and administration of estate
Solidarity members can have their wills drawn up and stored for free. Contact details: 012 362 1552 or fineks@svslaw.co.za.
Funeral benefit
Solidarity members who qualify receive a comprehensive funeral benefit. This benefit includes a member’s marriage partner/nominated spouse/life partner and dependent children younger than 21. All claims must be submitted within six months after the death of a member, a member’s spouse or a dependent child. Phone 0861 25 24 23 or your nearest Solidarity branch.
10% Discount on gravestones
When Solidarity members make use of the undertaking services of AVBOB or Martin’s, they get a 10% discount on gravestones. This benefit applies to a member’s marriage partner/nominated spouse/life partner and dependent children younger than 21. Phone 0861 25 24 23 or your nearest Solidarity branch. AVBOB: The following numbers can be phoned: – 0861-3863725 (0861Funeral) – 08611-28262 (08611AVBOB) Martin’s 0860 911 777

Solidarity Magazine and electronic newsletter
The Solidarity Magazine communicates important labour issues and developments in the labour market to members. Six issues of the magazine appear annually. Phone 0861 25 24 23 or visit www.solidariteittydskrif.co.za for further details. Solder is Solidarity’s weekly newsletter that is e-mailed to members. It contains news on the latest developments at Solidarity and in the South African labour market. Click here to subscribe to the free newsletter.
Kraal-klub
Solidarity members can join the Kraal Club for free. Kraal Club members get a 10% discount on Kraal Uitgewers’ publications. SMS “KRAAL” to 32347 to join, or visit www.kraaluitgewers.co.za.
Holiday benefit: 20% discount on accommodation at Kokoriba
Come and relax in the Bushveld at a 20% discount. All paid-up members of the Solidarity Movement qualify for a 20% discount at Kokoriba. Membership will be verified before the discount is awarded. Members themselves must stay at Kokoriba during the period for which a booking was made. Members must show their membership card or identity document to the resort’s reception staff on arrival. The discount applies to one unit per family only. At least one member of the family must be a member of the Solidarity Movement. The 20% discount does not apply in respect of Easter Weekend and the December school holidays. Visit www.kokoriba.co.za for further details.
Discount on selected shows
Solidarity members get discounts on selected shows. Members are notified of these offers through social media and in Solder. Click here to subscribe to Solder.

Maternity benefit
A maternity benefit of R1 250 is paid to female members with 12 months’ uninterrupted Solidarity membership for each child. The benefit must be claimed within six months after the birth of a child.

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