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.
Comair puts contingency plans in place after Numsa strike notice
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EWN reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) says it’s not backing down on its planned strike for equal pay at Comair.
No cases of ‘sex for jobs’ reported at Enoch Mgijima Municipality
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ANA reports that Enoch Mgijima Municipality in the Eastern Cape advised on Tuesday that it had received no alleged cases of "sex for jobs" within its Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).
Cops involved in march in Durban on Monday to face multiple charges
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The Mercury reports that at least 40 police officers are likely to face charges in terms of the Gatherings Act, the Road Traffic Act, the SA Police Service Disciplinary Regulations as well as municipal bylaws, following a march through the Durban CBD on Monday.
Homophobic staff at Cape Town coffee shop make Zimbabwean chef’s life a misery
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GroundUp writes about the harassment of Irvine Goto, who works at coffee-restaurant chain Bootlegger in the Cape Quarter, which used to be the heart of Cape Town’s gay district.
Gender pay gap in SA must be addressed by business with ‘responsible activism’
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The Citizen reports that according to the 2018 World Economic Forum Global Gender Report, SA is ranked 19th out of 149 countries on gender equality, but its rankings plunge to 117th on wage equality for similar work.
Eskom CEO tries to allay staff fears of job losses in internal staff memo
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Fin24 reports that in an internal memo on Monday addressed to "Eskom Guardians" - a term seemingly used to address staff – Eskom Group CEO Phakamani Hadebe responded to concerns about job security.
Western Cape moves ahead to establish School Evaluation Authority
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BusinessLive reports that Western Cape premier Helen Zille has signed proclamations for the establishment of a new schools’ evaluation authority and its enabling regulations.
Report by rights watchdogs highlights harassment, killings of anti-mining activists
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BusinessLive reports that a new report by advocacy groups, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), indicates that community activists who oppose mining projects in SA are often harassed, threatened and sometimes killed.
Motorists should brace for another petrol shock at month end, says AA
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BusinessLive reports that the Automobile Association (AA) has advised that unexpectedly strong international fuel prices have raised the likelihood of a fuel price hike for petrol users at the end of April.
Numsa members at Comair issue notice of strike commencing on Thursday
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BusinessLive reports that ahead of the Easter weekend rush, Comair staff affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) have issued their employer with a 48-hour notice to strike.
Suspended surgeon at KZN hospital told by court to return to work, but someone else is in the job
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Sunday Tribune writes that the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) department of health appears to be heading for another legal showdown, with the head of surgery from Ngwelazana Hospital returning to his job, which has already been given to someone else.
Dog fight over the carcass of Vantage Goldfields heads to court
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Moneyweb reports that Vantage Goldfields is headed to court to decide who has the right to acquire the company assets, which comprise the Lily and Barbrook gold mines in Mpumalanga.
Shoprite thumped on executive remuneration by ordinary shareholders at AGM
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Moneyweb reports that only 26.98% of ordinary shareholders voted in favour of the remuneration policy of Shoprite Holdings at the group’s October annual general meeting (AGM).
Liberty cuts executives’ remuneration in total by 13% as earnings fall
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Business Report writes that long-term insurer Liberty slashed the total remuneration to its executives by 13% as tough trading conditions saw attributable earnings fall 10.6% to R2.3-billion in the financial year to the end of December.
Johannesburg library workers warn they might strike after city allegedly violates settlement
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The Sunday Independent reports that the City of Johannesburg (COJ) has been accused by the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Unions (Imatu) of negotiating in bad faith.
Khanyi Dhlomo a no-show for second time at CCMA hearing for Ndalo Media workers
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SowetanLive reports that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) dispute between Ndalo Media and its former employees has been referred to arbitration after its owner, Khanyi Dhlomo, failed to show up on Monday for the second time.
Cell C suspends 378 staff members for participating in illegal strike action
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ITWeb reports that an ‘illegal’ strike at mobile operator Cell C has led to 378 staff being suspended, pending disciplinary hearings.
Sibanye-Stillwater beefed up for union action in platinum sector
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Business Times reports that Sibanye-Stillwater's plans to take over Lonmin and become the world's largest platinum producer will not be derailed by trade unions, CEO Neal Froneman said last week.
Man with gunshot wounds found dead in Durban factory on Friday
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TimesLIVE reports that a 50-year-old man was found dead with gunshot wounds in the office of a Durban factory on Friday.
Former Bryanston High sports coach accused of sexually harassing three pupils back in court
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TimesLIVE reports that the case against a former Bryanston High School sports coach accused of sexually harassing three pupils was scheduled to continue in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Report indicates that e-commerce could create three million jobs in Africa in next six years
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Fin24 reports that online marketplaces establishing themselves across Africa could create around three million new jobs by 2025, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Activists push pension funds in South Africa to tally climate costs on investments
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Bloomberg reports that pension funds in SA have a legal obligation to account for the financial effects of climate change on their investments, according to two groups lobbying money managers to pay closer attention to the issue.
Roundup on Monday, 15 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, 12 April 2019.
Labour minister cautions employers against the latest trend in shady labour practices
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The Citizen reports that Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has strongly cautioned employers who have recently adopted the practice of dismissing workers en masse only to re-employ them and pay them wages at the rate of the national minimum wage (NMW), or even less.
Corruption at HPCSA a symptom of government’s incompetence
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On Thursday, the Solidarity Occupational Guild for Health Practitioners strongly condemned alleged corruption at the Health Professions Council of SA (HPSCA), which it said could lead to unqualified doctors and nurses unlawfully getting accreditation.
Mayor Mashaba announces Johannesburg finalising next phase of staff insourcing
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ANA reports that mayor Herman Mashaba said on Sunday that the City of Johannesburg was finalising the insourcing of remaining outsourced security guards and cleaning services staff in line with its May 2017 commitment to insource those services.
Government faces ‘radical action’ to declare commuter rail system 'a disaster'
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Weekend Argus reports that as Metrorail’s woes continue to hit train commuters hard, calls for the rail system to be declared a disaster have been amplified ahead of national elections in May.
Seventh Day Adventist wins dismissal case against former employer over not working on Sabbath
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The Saturday Star reports that a recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) ruling has sent a stern warning to employers to be more tolerant of their employees’ religious beliefs.
‘Humiliated’ managers at North West community safety and transport call on premier to intervene in standoff with administrator
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City Press reports that North West Premier Job Mokgoro has been called in to intervene in a standoff between senior managers and the administrator at the department of community safety and transport in order to avoid total insubordination.
'Protect me from yourself ' IT boss at SARS heads to CCMA over alleged bullying to get her to resign
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News24 reports that SA Revenue Service (SARS) IT head Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane, of ‘Protect me from yourself’ fame, has approached the CCMA, claiming she is being bullied to resign from the tax body.