In our Monday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Friday, 16 September 2016.
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President Zuma declares 27 December a public holiday EWN reports that President Jacob Zuma has declared 27 December a public holiday following a request by the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa).
UBank looks to widen client base beyond mineworkers Business Report writes that UBank, whose clients are 90% miners in the gold and platinum sector, is diversifying its client base. Zama zamas vow to continue illegal mining in Kimberley suburb SABC News reports that illegal diamond miners in Kimberley are adamant they will continue their operations, saying it is a struggle for survival. Bodies of two illegal miners found at Harmony shaft in Free State Free State police have found the bodies of two illegal miners at the Eland shaft of Harmony mine in Welkom and arrested 22 other miners involved in illegal activities at the shaft. Two Lonmin mineworkers nabbed with explosives in car ANA reports that two Lonmin mineworkers arrested for possession of explosive were each granted bail of R1,000 at the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Other labour posting(s) in this news category
Occupiers of Marikana houses ready to resist in looming eviction showdown Greg Nicolson writes that a showdown looms in Marikana as government might begin evicting those who have occupied new houses on land donated by platinum producer Lonmin.
‘Substantial’ progress made in retail motor wage talks Business Report writes that substantial progress was made in “make or break” negotiations between trade unions and the retail motor industry last week.
Uneasy truce over weekend at Free State hospitals after strike spread last week Health E-News reports that a week after workers at the Manapo Hospital in Phuthaditjhaba, in QwaQwa in the Free State, began their strike, health workers at other hospitals joined the action.
Social workers protest at Union Buildings over poor salaries and ‘horrible’ work conditions TimesLive reports that over 20‚000 social workers from all over the country gathered at the Union Buildings on Monday in a peaceful protest to demand better salaries‚ better work equipment and better work conditions. Protesters disrupt Stormvoël toll plaza in Pretoria over jobs Caxton News Service reports that a protest over jobs caused heavy traffic congestion at the Stormvoël toll plaza in East Lynne, in Pretoria, on Monday morning.
Cosatu could back Ramaphosa to unify ANC City Press reports that Cosatu is putting together a list of at least six names of senior ANC leaders that would be capable of leading the party into the 2019 national elections. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Jimmy Manyi says corporate SA spitting on Madiba’s face over transformation at top Weekend Argus reports that the Department of Labour (DOL) has vowed to take legal action against businesses dragging their heels to transform the workplace. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
No more first-class or business flights for Nelson Mandela Bay officials BDLive reports that new Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) Mayor Athol Trollip has banned all business and first-class domestic air travel for municipal officials and public representatives.
Two more arrested for Eastern Cape pension scam involving ‘advice’ from ancestors ANA reports that two more Ugandans have appeared in court in connection with a scam in which people were defrauded, usually of their pension payouts, with promises that their “ancestors” would multiply the money.
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Saturday, 17 September and Sunday, 18 September 2016 at SA Labour News
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Friday, 16 September 2016 at SA Labour News
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