In our Thursday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Wednesday, 28 September 2016.
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After Hlaudi got new job, ANC wants parliamentary probe into SABC board ANA reports that the African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament on Wednesday said it would recommend a parliamentary inquiry into the fitness of the current board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to hold office. DA’s backs ANC call for inquiry into SABC board’s fitness to hold office TMG Digital reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has backed an African National Congress (ANC) call for a “parliamentary inquiry into the fitness of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board to hold office”. Loss-making SABC keeps mum about Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s new package TMG Digital reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is not saying a word about the salary package that will be paid to its new head of corporate affairs‚ Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Department of Labour Durban offices declared unsafe and unhealthy ANA reports that the Department of Labour’s offices in Durban have been temporarily closed down after the building in central Durban was declared unsafe and unhealthy. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Amcu vows to continue with wage strike at Sasol Mining Ridge Times reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has vowed to continue with its protected strike over wages and other conditions of employment until Sasol Mining meets its demands. Illegal mining spiralling out of control, says Mine Rescue Services BDLive reports that illegal mining at abandoned and closed mines is “spiralling out of control”, with increasing numbers of injuries and deaths seen at mines across all commodities produced in SA. Other labour posting(s) in this news category
Table Mountain cableway strike: Employees threaten indefinite action Business Report writes that disgruntled Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) employees have threatened to continue their legal wage strike indefinitely if their demands for a salary hike are not met by Friday. Cosatu takes up University of Zululand staff fight Daily News reports that Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal has added its voice to the ongoing protests by workers at the University of Zululand and troubles facing the institution. Eastern Cape traffic cops in overtime pay protest DispatchLive reports that as part of an ongoing protest against the non-payment of overtime, Eastern Cape provincial traffic officers from the Amathole District have decided to down tools.
Mpumalanga teachers to march on Thursday in Mbombela over cuts to posts The New Age reports that scores of teachers from across Mpumalanga affiliated to the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) were due to take to the streets of Mbombela on Thursday. Sadtu up in arms over Mpumalanga teacher cuts The Citizen reports that the Cosatu-affiliated SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) in Mpumalanga says it is prepared to fight tooth and nail to oppose the proposed teacher job cuts announced recently by the province’s authorities. Cosatu calls for boycott of new self-service till points at PnP eNCA reports that the SA Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers’ Union (Saccawu) will hold discussions with members on the new self-service till points at Pick n Pay. The tills points are being tested at the supermarket chain’s Observatory store in Cape Town. UCT closes campuses after staff 'traumatised' by protestors News24 reports that the University of Cape Town (UCT) closed its campuses on Wednesday after a group of protesters allegedly "intimidated and traumatised" university staff. Chamber of Mines commits to ‘morally’ support #FeesMustFall The Citizen reports that the Chamber of Mines of SA (COM) agreed to table demands made by Wits University students of the Fees Must Fall campaign on Wednesday to the Chamber’s council and all its members. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Transport union Satawu will not back Ramaphosa for ANC leadership BDLive reports that the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) will not endorse Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa as the next African National Congress (ANC) leader.
Bad news for workers as take-home pay continues to shrink BDLive reports that workers took home much smaller disposable salaries in August 2016 than they did in August 2015, as inflation accelerated but growth in wages slowed. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Poultry sector restructure may see 12,000 jobs lost TimesLive reports that chicken imports and the drought are biting into the poultry sector and as many as 12,000 jobs might soon be shed. Other internet posting(s) in this news category
Productivity SA suspends finance chief over UIF funds not used for job saving BDLive reports that Productivity SA chief financial officer Bheki Dlamini has been suspended following allegations of irregularities in the management of funds provided by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for employment growth.
City of Cape Town proposes flexi hours to ease city’s traffic jams Cape Argus reports that the Cape Town city council is proposing flexi-time, compressed work weeks, staggered shifts and remote working for employees, as ways to reduce congestion on the roads.
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 at SA Labour News
See our listing of links to labour articles published on the internet on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 at SA Labour News
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