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.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 19 June 2019
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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that appeared thus far on
Wednesday, 19 June 2019.
Head of Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit wants three top cops removed after botched op leaves six officers injured
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News24 reports that the head of the Western Cape's Anti-Gang Unit - which came under fire during a tracing operation, resulting in six officers being shot - has written to request that three top-ranking members placed in his force by the provincial police commissioner be immediately removed.
Alleged killers of Durban metro cops who were guarding councillor’s house face more charges
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News24 reports that four men accused of killing two Durban metro police officers face more charges, the Verulam Magistrate's Court was told on Tuesday.
Four Limpopo security officers in the dock for killing man in 'revenge' for murder of colleague
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News24 reports that four Limpopo security officers appeared in court on Tuesday after allegedly killing a man whom they believed had killed one of their colleagues.
KZN paramedic shot in back after hoax call, colleague sustains wrist injury
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TimesLIVE reports that two KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) emergency services paramedics have been left wounded after responding to a callout that turned out to be a trap.
Negotiations ongoing over suspended MyCiTi N2 Express service from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain
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News24 writes that there seems to be no end in sight for stranded Cape Town commuters who use the MyCiTi N2 Express service from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain.
Consumer inflation in May quickened marginally to 4.5% to hit target-range midpoint
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Bloomberg reports that SA’s annual consumer inflation quickened in May, with the rate reaching the midpoint of the central bank’s target range as higher food and beverage prices contributed to the increase.
Man crushed beneath large refuse bin at business in City Deep
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TimesLIVE reports that a man has died after he was crushed beneath a refuse bin at a business in City Deep, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
Employee of mining contractor dies in vehicle incident at Wescoal’s Vanggatfontein mine
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Mining Weekly reports that an employee of mining contractor Stefanutti Stocks Mining Services (SSMS) has died after sustaining injuries in a vehicle incident at coal miner Wescoal's Vanggatfontein mine on Monday night.
SAA asks pilots’ association to reconsider strike threat
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Business Report writes that South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday urged the SA Airways Pilots’ Association (Saapa) to cease threatening to strike at the financially beleaguered airline.
Alexander Forbes finally lifts the veil on why it sacked former CEO Andrew Darfoor
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Business Report writes that pension funds administrator Alexander Forbes (AF) on Tuesday finally lifted the veil on why it dismissed Andrew Darfoor as its chief executive 10 months ago.
Amcu head Joseph Mathunjwa’s future role could hinge on how platinum talks unfold
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BL Premium notes that Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), adopted a proprietary tone when asked about his future in that position at last week’s media briefing on platinum industry talks.
Driver of cash-in-transit van pursues and forces gang off road after robbery in Orange Farm
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News24 reports that two security officers managed to fend off five would-be cash-in-transit robbers in Orange Farm, Gauteng, resulting in an arrest and the recovery of two firearms.
Fedusa came close to telling the GEPF to fire the PIC as its fund manager, inquiry hears
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BusinessLive reports that the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) was on the brink of recommending that the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) fire the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) as the guardian of public servants’ retirement savings.
SABC on brink of a switch-off, can’t guarantee payment of salaries in the months ahead
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BusinessLive reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is on the brink of collapse and warned on Tuesday that it could be forced to go off the air as soon as “tomorrow” unless the government came to its rescue soon.
Axed Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo to fight back in court to clear his name
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BusinessLive reports that Peter Moyo, who was axed as Old Mutual CEO on Tuesday after having been suspended three weeks ago, is not going quietly.
New union plans to act against rising gang violence in Cape Town
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ANA reports that the Service and Allied Workers Union of SA (Sawusa) says it will “with immediate effect” embark on anti-crime campaigns to counter the rising number of murders linked to gangsters in Cape Town.
Limpopo police constable dies in hospital after being shot by hijackers
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TimesLIVE reports that a Tubatse policeman who was shot and injured while chasing hijackers in Limpopo succumbed to his injuries on Sunday night after three days in hospital.
Naamsa seeks quick end to wage negotiations in auto sector
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Engineering News reports that the National Association of Automotive Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) wants the quickest possible resolution to the looming wage negotiations between vehicle manufacturers and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa).
Daring mission being planned to recover trio at Lily Mine
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City Press reports that fed up and disillusioned, former workers of a closed Mpumalanga gold mine are prepared to risk their own lives by launching a daring attempt to recover the bodies of their three former colleagues who have been buried 60m below the surface since 2016.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 18 June 2019
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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that appeared thus far on
Tuesday, 18 June 2019.
R65m in pensions meant for impoverished orphans of deceased mineworkers laundered through Satawu
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City Press reports that one of SA’s biggest unions was used as a conduit to launder about R65 million in pensions allegedly plundered from impoverished orphans of deceased mineworkers.
Cosatu argues for worker representation on PIC board
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News24Wire reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has argued for worker representation on the board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), saying this would help keep looting in check and increase workers' trust.
Gauteng to vet minibus taxis before they can operate on reopened Soweto routes
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ANA reports that the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) on Tuesday said it would vet minibus taxis before they would be allowed to operate on reopened Soweto routes.
Task team appointed to advise higher education minister on fourth industrial revolution
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BusinessLive reports that a task team has been established to advise the minister of higher education, science and technology on how to manage the threats and opportunities posed by the fourth industrial revolution.
UIF apologises for glitches with new uFiling system, but blames users
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EWN reports that with more users of the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF’s) online filing system complaining about its failures, the fund has apologised, but has blamed the problems on consumers.
MEC claims there'll be cop on standby for each Gauteng school
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SowetanLive reports that each public school in Gauteng will be assigned with one police officer that the school can call on whenever there is a problem.
In race to digitise, SA’s big banks battle it out to recruit scarce computer skills
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Reuters writes that a severe shortage of computer skills in SA has left the country’s major banks fighting over a limited pool of people with the skills they need to upgrade technology platforms and keep pace with changing customer demands and competition from new rivals.
Joburg health officials held hostage on Friday by two patients demanding to be treated
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TimesLIVE reports that two Soweto residents held Johannesburg city health officials hostage on Friday at the Protea South Clinic in Soweto, demanding to be treated.
SABC had to choose at end of May whether to pay salaries or keep the lights on
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The Sunday Times reports that faced with an unenviable choice last month -- either cough up to service its eight-figure municipality account, or settle its salary bill – the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) took the high road and paid its staff.