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.
Intercape bus driver found hanging from tree after deadly crash in Welkom
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TimesLIVE reports that the 32 year-old driver of an Intercape bus that overturned in the Free State - killing at least eight people and injuring 45 - was found hanging near the crash scene early on Monday in an apparent suicide.
Charges dropped against six of the eight ex-Amcu leaders accused of murder
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ANA reports that the High Court in Pretoria on Monday withdrew charges against six of the eight former leaders of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) accused of plotting hits against miners and trade union leaders.
eThekwini's uncollected rubbish following strike causes huge irritation for residents
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Sunday Tribune reports that Durban residents are angry that refuse has still not been collected from their properties after a strike by municipal workers in the last two weeks.
Legal Aid lawyers, in fear of disgruntled clients, demand security guards
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Sunday Independent reports that lawyers working at the offices of Legal Aid SA in central Johannesburg say being at work poses a threat to their well-being because they fear being attacked by disgruntled clients who have lost their cases.
Axed Fedusa head says workers can still benefit from AYO shares
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Fin24 reports that Dennis George, the dismissed general secretary of the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa), has responded to his axing by saying that the organisation could still benefit by taking up shares in IT company AYO Technology Solutions.
Amplats fires half of Mototolo mine underground workforce after unprotected strike
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BusinessLive reports that Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) laid off about half of the underground workforce at its Mototolo mine after an unprotected strike over changes to conditions of service.
Roundup on Monday, 20 May 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, 17 May 2019.
Platinum belt braces for talks, but no sleepless nights for Amplats CEO
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Sunday Times Business Times writes that Chris Griffith, CEO of the world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), says he's not losing any sleep about coming wage talks.
Competition Appeal Court dismisses Amcu’s job loss appeal on Sibanye-Lonmin merger
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Fin24 reports that Judge Dennis Davis on Friday dismissed an appeal by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), which wanted the Competition Tribunal’s approval for a merger between Sibanye-Stillwater and Lonmin to be set aside.
Lily Mine blocks efforts by frustrated ex-workers to find missing trio
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Sowetan reported on Friday that an attempt by former Lily Mine workers to go underground in a quest to find their missing colleagues had been thwarted.
Kruger National Park boss ‘only on leave’, not suspended
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Saturday Citizen reports that, amid racism allegations, the management of the Kruger National Park (KNP) insisted that managing executive Glenn Phillips was not on suspension but was ‘only on leave’
Staffer’s rape complaint against ANC’s Zizi Kodwa withdrawn
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City Press reports that the woman who accused ANC head of presidency Zizi Kodwa of raping her at a private function in April last year has withdrawn her complaint against him.
Dennis George fired as Fedusa’s general secretary after two decades in charge
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BusinessLive reports that the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) on Friday fired Dennis George, the longest-serving leader of a SA trade union body, after more than 20 years at the helm of the organisation.
Durban’s lifeguards do city proud as they rank in world's top 20 crew
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Sunday Tribune writes that the hit song ‘A Shabby Little Hut’ by The Bats with the lyrics “a shabby little hut by the dock, down by the sea” was a major hit in the swinging 1960s.
Gautrain seeks to improve passenger convenience with new train schedule
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Engineering News reports that Gautrain has introduced various changes to its train schedule from this month to provide a “more convenient and comfortable service” to passengers.
Following diesel spill evacuation, SABC Radio park declared safe for occupation
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News24 reports that the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC’s) Radio Park has been handed back to the broadcaster after it was cleared and declared safe for occupation.
Does Amcu have the stomach for another bruising fight with Sibanye-Stillwater?
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David McKay writes that the most important question ahead of platinum industry wage talks due to kick off this month is whether the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has the stomach for another strike?
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Thursday, 16 May 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
Thursday, 16 May 2019.
Sanef condemns harassment of journalists at eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede's court appearance
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News24 reports that the SA National Editors Forum (Sanef) has condemned the harassment of journalists at the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday where eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede appeared on corruption charges.
Calm restored after truck driver protest at Durban container terminal
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News24 reports that calm was restored at the Durban container terminal after protesting truck drivers blockaded roads overnight, causing traffic congestion on Wednesday morning.
Taps in Northern KZN towns running dry amid ongoing strike
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Daily News reports that parts of Zululand, northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), can expect further delays in restoration of the water supply as municipal water and sanitation workers continue their strike over salaries, which began on Monday.
Unpaid teachers who staged sit-in at private Durban school fired
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Daily News reports that unpaid teachers at a private school in Morningside, Durban, were on Tuesday told to leave by the owner after they had staged a sit-in in the staff room on Monday.
As case postponed, ex-Amcu leaders accused of murder warned not to intimidate witnesses
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Pretoria News reports that former leaders of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), who are facing a charge of murder and two of attempted murder following attacks on Amcu management in 2017, were warned on Wednesday that if they intimidated witnesses, their bail would be revoked.
Lengthy employee strike cost Dis-Chem more than R75m
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BusinessLive reports that according to Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a strike by employees that lasted nearly five months shaved up to R76.4m off its profits in the year to end-February.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 15 May 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, 15 May 2019.
Lonmin likely to cut fewer jobs due to revenue boost, says CEO
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Reuters reports that Lonmin would delay or reduce the number of jobs it had planned to cut as soaring palladium prices have boosted revenue, its chief executive said, ahead of a takeover by Sibanye-Stillwater.
Fixing the economy requires a redesigned cabinet, says President Cyril Ramaphosa
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BusinessLive reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the first task in kick-starting SA's economy was to reconfigure the cabinet.
SABC building evacuated, three persons hospitalised after diesel spillage on 15th floor
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The Citizen reports that three people were transported to hospital after suffering effects of chemical inhalation following a diesel spillage at the SA African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) Radio Park building in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning.
Two cash-in-transit guards slapped with nine years in prison for stealing R2.8m
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The Star reports that two former security guards who stole R2.8 million in a month by pocketing money they were sent to collect from various businesses will be spending the next nine years in prison.
Mammoth task facing Ramaphosa with unemployment hitting two year high and construction sector on its knees
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Business Report writes that the mammoth task facing President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa was laid bare on Tuesday with first quarter unemployment data reaching a near two year high as the ailing construction industry shed 146,000 jobs.