In our Monday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Friday, 23 September 2016.
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Pietermaritzburg medic stabbed in the face at vehicle accident scene News24 reports that a Pietermaritzburg paramedic was stabbed and assaulted while trying to assist the injured at a motor vehicle accident scene on Saturday night. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
NUM demands 20% wage increase at Amplats Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday that the union was sticking to its 20% wage increase demand at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats). NUM calls for intensified fight against illegal mining EWN reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has called on the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to intensify the fight against illegal mining in the country. Other labour posting(s) in this news category
Unions and retail motor sector to continue talking wages this week BDLive reports that unions and employers in the retail motor sector are expected to meet this week to discuss a revised wage offer that could avert a strike at fuel pumps and some vehicle component manufacturers.
Academics to 'take to the streets' to support students’ campaign for free education TimesLive reports that university academics will take to the streets to support students in their quest for free education. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Numsa, Nactu to collaborate on input to Nedlac and such forums Fin24 reports that, although expelled from Cosatu, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) will still have an input to forums such as Nedlac where labour is represented by three trade union federations.
NUM backs Ramaphosa to succeed Zuma as ANC leader Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) wants Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as ANC leader.
Acsa plans to create 50,000 jobs in next nine years Business Report writes that the Airports Company SA (Acsa) says it plans to create 50,000 jobs in the next nine years as part of a new corporate strategy to grow the airport management company. Self-service at PnP branch raises fears of job losses City Press reports that the introduction of six self-service checkout counters at a Pick n Pay branch in Observatory, Cape Town, has raised fears of a future nationwide roll-out of the kiosks and thousands of cashiers potentially becoming redundant. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Treasury aims to extend youth employment and learnership tax incentives BDLive reports that the Treasury has proposed a two-year extension of the employment tax incentive (ETI) and a five-year extension of the learnership tax incentive.
Doctors to wear green, orange and red armbands showing length of shifts TimesLive reports that thousands of doctors will from this week wear armbands to indicate how long a shift they have worked. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
New dads may soon get 10 days’ paid parental leave City Press reports that fathers are moving closer to getting 10 days’ paid leave to bond with their newborn babies or adopted children. This will be a marked improvement on the three days of family responsibility leave they are currently allowed.
SABC denies Hlaudi Motoeneng pocketed R11m bonus eNCA reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has dismissed as rumours reports that Hlaudi Motsoeneng has received millions in bonuses and a new appointment. DA heads back to court over Hlaudi’s employment at SABC BDLive reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng, who was reportedly paid an R11.4m bonus last week, will likely face yet more court action. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Saturday, 24 September and Sunday, 25 September 2016 at SA Labour News
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Friday, 23 September 2016 at SA Labour News
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