Today's Labour News
This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.
Three nurses fired for turning away pregnant woman who then gave birth outside clinic
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SowetanLive reports that three nurses accused of turning away a heavily pregnant woman who then gave birth at the entrance of a Mamelodi clinic have been fired.
Unisa's Sunnyside campus closed on Tuesday due to Nehawu strike over building safety issues
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ANA reports that the University of South Africa (Unisa) on Tuesday announced that its Sunnyside campus in Pretoria was not accessible as a result of protest action by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu).
Department of Employment and Labour to host iron, steel indaba
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ANA reports that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) said on Wednesday that it would this week be hosting an iron and steel forum in Durban to reflect on the progress made since the signing of an accord on occupational health and safety in 2013.
Consumer inflation slows to 4.1% in September from 4.3% in August
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BusinessLive reports that consumer inflation moderated to an annualised 4.1% in September, surprising analysts, and boosting the expectation that SA’s embattled consumers might get another interest rate cut in 2019.
Employment and Labour Minister urges South Africans not to ‘give up’ amid unemployment crisis
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Engineering News reports that with SA’s unemployment level at nearly 30% – and youth employment at nearly 50% – Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Thulas Nxesi has encouraged the country to “not give up hope”.
Probe into why Greater Tzaneen municipal manager allegedly did not disclose drunk driving charges in recruitment interview
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The Citizen reports that the Hawks in Limpopo are investigating the circumstances surrounding the appointment of Greater Tzaneen municipal manager Serapelo Matlala.
DRDGold chief security officer killed trying to halt gold heist at firm’s Ergo operations
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Miningmx reports that on Monday evening an armed gang which stole an estimated 17kg of gold from the premises of DRDGold’s Ergo operations east of Johannesburg fatally wounded the firm’s chief security officer.
Department of Employment and Labour welcomes Spar’s action against non-compliant franchisee
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ANA reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) on Friday welcomed the decision of the Spar Guild Southern Africa to terminate the membership of the Giannacopoulos Group for various alleged infractions, including non-compliance with labour laws and the national minimum wage.
Complaints to Pension Funds Adjudicator hit record high
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TimesLIVE reports that the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) received 11,399 new complaints over the past year from aggrieved members of pension funds and the beneficiaries of deceased members.
Five KZN municipal workers killed when taxi collided with sugarcane truck
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TimesLIVE reports that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Sipho Hlomuka has conveyed his condolences to the families of five Jozini municipal workers who died in a motor accident at the weekend.
North West University mourns after lecturer found dead in 'freak accident' on campus
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TimesLIVE reports that students and staff at the North West University (NWU) are mourning the death of a lecturer, who allegedly fell into a trench at the university's Potchefstroom campus.
CEO for crisis-hit Eskom to be announced soon, Ramaphosa assures
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Reuters reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the government would soon announce a permanent CEO for state-owned Eskom.
Lecturer dead after falling into a trench on North-West University campus
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Netwerk24 reports that a lecturer at North-West University was killed this past weekend in a freak accident.
Government’s 2030 vision for energy irrelevant if Eskom fails, warns Cosatu
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Fin24 reports that on Friday Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe briefed media on the recently Integrated Resources Plan for 2019 (IRP2019), which was gazetted earlier.
SA Policing Union calls for disbandment of elite unit after claims of cops killing cops
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TimesLIVE reports that the SA Policing Union (Sapu) on Friday called for the immediate disbandment of the specialist National Intervention Unit (NIU) after claims its members killed fellow policemen.
Trans Hex liquidates its West Coast Resources diamond mine
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BL Premium reports that diamond miner Trans Hex has put its unprofitable unit West Coast Resources (WCR) into liquidation, citing a fall of nearly a third in diamond prices.
Property developer Calgro M3 to cut staff and projects as it swings into the red
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BusinessLive reports that property group Calgro M3 said on Monday it would be cutting staff and disposing of various projects amid an intensifying focus on cash preservation.
Sekunjalo liquidation 'logical' to help protect state pensions, says PIC interim chair
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Fin24 reports that Public Investment Corporation (PIC) interim chair Reuel Khoza says that concerns that businessman Iqbal Survé's Sekunjalo Holdings could be moving assets offshore is one of the reasons why the PIC believes it would be a logical step to have the company (Sekunjalo) liquidated.
Roundup on Monday, 21 October 2019 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend news, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related stories that appeared since
Friday, 18 October 2019.
Mpumalanga teacher accused of sexually assaulting eight pupils granted bail
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News24 reports that a Mpumalanga teacher accused of sexually assaulting eight Grade 7 pupils has appeared in court and has been released on bail.
Another blow for Old Mutual leadership as Personal Finance head Karabo Morule resigns
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Fin24 reports that Old Mutual Personal Finance Managing Director Karabo Morule has stepped down, citing personal reasons.
Actors must have a union, says actor Seputla Sebogodi
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SowetanLive writes that venerable actor Seputla Sebogodi has come a long way from being jailed for his political plays to being one of the most revered actors of our time.
CCMA rules in favour of Bloomberg in alleged ‘unfair warnings’ case brought by journalist Sam Mkokeli
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News24 reports that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has found that news agency Bloomberg did not commit unfair labour practices in a case involving senior journalist Sam Mkokeli.
Probe by Bishops Diocesan College into teacher sex claims begins as more details emerge
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News24 reports that a probe by Bishops Diocesan College into serious misconduct allegations against a former female teacher got under way on Friday, with the principal having been interviewed by the appointed attorney and senior advocate.
After two arrested for corruption, police emphasise that 'no payment required' in recruitment drive
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News24 reports that Gauteng police said on Saturday after two people were arrested last week on corruption charges that no payment was required at any stage of the police's recruitment application process.
High Court rules against Jiba’s reinstatement bid
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BL Premium reports that former prosecutions boss Nomgcobo Jiba has lost the first round of her court battle to be reinstated to her position pending the Parliamentary process that will either confirm or overturn her removal.
National minimum wage begins to eat jobs
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Sunday Times Business Times reports that new referrals to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) linked to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act are expected to increase the agency’s dispute caseload by 25% this financial year.
MPs want probe into pay and perks of university vice-chancellors and senior executives
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BusinessLive reports that MPs are worried by the high salaries and benefits paid to senior university executives, in particular vice-chancellors, and have called for an inquiry into the matter.
Draft regulations for lifestyle audits in the pipeline, public service and administration minister vows
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BusinessLIve reports that the Department of Public Service and Administration is finalising draft regulations for the conduct of lifestyle audits of government employees.
State waives bureaucratic hurdle to ensure public nursing colleges can teach in the new year
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BL Premium reports that the government has temporarily waived one of the multiple bureaucratic hurdles facing public nursing colleges, which need approval from several agencies before they can begin training nurses on SA’s new qualifications, which kick in from January.