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.
Sibanye-Stillwater returns 1,500 platinum miners to the surface, hoisting more
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BusinessLive reports that Sibanye-Stillwater has safety returned 1,500 miners to surface at its Thembelani platinum mine after the shaft was closed due to an accident.
Sibanye-Stillwater says 1,800 platinum miners trapped underground
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Bloomberg reports that about 1,800 workers were trapped underground at a Sibanye-Stillwater platinum mine after an incident in the shaft, the precious metals producer said on Tuesday afternoon.
Nehawu warns of strike action at justice department over health and safety non-compliance at buildings
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ANA reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) said on Monday that it was mulling over strike action at the Department of Justice over concerns about non-compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) standards at some of the buildings occupied by the department.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 29 April 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
Monday, 29 April 2019.
With attacks by pupils on educators a worry, Sace launches teachers’ safety programme
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Sowetan reports that classroom brawls have led the South African Council of Educators (Sace) to launch a teachers’ rights responsibilities and safety programme.
Ex-coal miners demand R80m from Sasol Coal for lung and other diseases
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GroundUp reports that twenty-two former mine workers are claiming more than R80 million in damages from Sasol Coal after they contracted serious lung and other diseases as a result of years of inhaling coal dust while working in the company’s underground coal mines.
Commission hears how trade unions lobbied PIC to invest in Iqbal Survé’s Sagarmatha
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The Citizen reports that labour unions that received large stakes in Iqbal Survé-linked Ayo Technology Solutions through a discounted Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) consortium deal tried to influence the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to invest in another company connected to him.
Long delays with disciplinary action against parliamentary secretary Gengezi Mgidlana ‘a concern’
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The Star reports that a parliamentary committee has raised its concerns about the long delay in the ongoing disciplinary action taken against the institution’s secretary, Gengezi Mgidlana.
Durban taps run dry as water and sanitation workers vow to extend strike
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BusinessLive reports that striking eThekwini municipal water and sanitation department employees have vowed to intensify their protest amid concerns that services could be disrupted on general election day.
Former general manager at Mangaung municipal eventually headed for prison for fraud, corruption
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News24 reports that prison awaits convicted former Mangaung Local Municipality general manager, Lehlohonolo Nakedi, after reaching the end of the road with a ruling by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) that he should commence serving his 10 year sentence for fraud and corruption.
Gupta front quashes state-owned mining company’s bid to revive Optimum Coal Mine
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City Press reports that the fate of the Optimum Coal Mine has, once again, been caught up in a tale of intrigue after Eskom and an alleged Gupta front company combined forces to scupper a funding plan for the mine.
Western Cape Government declares dispute with Cele over police resources
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News24 reports that the Western Cape Government has declared a formal dispute with Minister of Police Bheki Cele, accusing him of ignoring the provinces policing needs.
Fatalities do not have to be an inevitable by-product of mining, says Kumba safety boss
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The Citizen writes that three years ago Kumba Iron Ore CEO Themba Mkhwanazi laid down a “sacred covenant code”, declaring that not a single person would lose their life by accident or mine-related illness while working in the mine.
NPA’s Jiba and Mrwebi had opportunity to challenge dismissal recommendations, says Presidency
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EWN reports that according to the Presidency, President Cyril Ramaphosa was of the view that qualities such as honesty, independence and accountability were lacking in former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) officials Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi.
Minibus taxi drivers and rank marshals may get standard work benefits
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Business Report writes that minibus taxi drivers and rank marshals could soon enjoy employment benefits such as a housing allowance, membership of a medical scheme and a retirement fund, as well as funeral cover.
Roundup on Monday, 29 April 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, 26 April 2019.
Unions will think twice about taking us on, says Sibanye boss
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City Press reports on its forthright interview with Sibanye-Stillwater chief executive Neal Froneman a week after the company finally settled with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) following a wage strike of nearly five months at the company’s gold operations.
Amcu to meet labour registrar this week over deregistration threat
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The Sunday Independent reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) is expected to meet the Registrar of Labour Relations, Lehlohonolo Molefe, this week over the government’s decision to deregister the union.
NPA’s Nomgcobo Jiba to fight her dismissal by Ramaphosa
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BusinessLive reports that Nomgcobo Jiba will not take President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to fire her from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) lying down.
Limpopo detective and accomplice arrested for extortion over bogus rape case
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News24 reports that a Limpopo warrant officer detective and an accomplice who were expecting the balance of an agreed R15,000 bribe were arrested in a sting operation by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team on Friday evening.
Alleged illegal miner has both legs amputated in mining accident in City Deep
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News24 reports that an alleged illegal miner had both his legs amputated by a mechanical digger on Sunday morning in City Deep, Johannesburg.
Numsa shocked and dismayed by labour department's intention to de-register Amcu as a union
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ANA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said on Friday it was shocked and dismayed by the Department of Labour's (DoL’s) intention to deregister the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu).
eThekwini workers threaten to sabotage water and electricity supplies over inflated MK vets’ pay
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Sunday Tribune reports that as Durban reels from a week of deadly floods, the city is heading into a storm of its own making as disgruntled municipal workers threaten to sabotage the city’s water and electricity supplies.
Price of petrol to rise by hefty 54c/l from Wednesday
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ANA reports that the price of both grades of petrol - 93 octane and 95 octane unleaded (ULP) and lead replacement petrol (LRP) - will increase by 54c/l with effect from midnight on Tuesday.
Solidarity wants Brain Molefe’s properties auctioned in payment for his legal bills
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Rapport writes that trade union Solidarity will be targeting the 15 properties of Brian Molefe, the disgraced former head of Eskom, to recover legal fees and his unlawful pension payout.
As part of YES initiative, Nedbank to create job opportunities for over 3,300 youth
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Fin24 reports that as part of Nedbank's commitment to the Youth Employment Service (YES), it will place 3,315 youth through its skills development programme.
Impala Platinum still working to close or sell ageing Rustenburg shaft
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Bloomberg reports that Impala Platinum (Implats) said it is still working toward shutting or selling one of the aging shafts flagged for closure as part of a restructuring plan at its Rustenburg complex.
Prasa executive axed with immediate effect as cleanup continues
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News24 reports that following a disciplinary hearing, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) has axed its general manager responsible for risk management, Matome Mohube.
Tiso Blackstar Group served with notice of strike from Monday over salaries, bonuses
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Fin24 reports that the Information Communication Technology Union (ICTU) has given media company Tiso Blackstar Group a 48-hour notice of its intention to strike over unresolved disputes relating to salaries and bonuses.
Amcu says it will fight pending deregistration by labour department
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BusinessLive reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has sent a letter to companies, its regions and branches, strongly denying that it has done anything to merit its deregistration.