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.
NUM to stage march after supervisor at country club in Kathu allegedly called employee by k-word
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Diamond Fields Advertiser reports that a case of crimen injuria is being investigated by the Kathu police following an alleged racist incident at the Kalahari Country Club (KCC) in Kathu recently.
Gauteng to ‘soon’ take over running of trains from Prasa
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ANA reports that Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Tuesday that the provincial government would soon take over the running of trains from the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa).
Mantashes fired worker for giving state capture commission inquirer access to private farm
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The Star reports that ANC national chairperson and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and his wife, Nolwandle, fired one of their employees after she allowed an investigator attached to the state capture inquiry onto their Elliot, Eastern Cape, farm.
At less than one per 100,000 people, doctors are at great risk of burnout
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The Citizen reports that the South African Society of Psychiatrists has warned that burnout in the medical profession is becoming a pervasive risk factor for patients and doctors, especially in state hospitals.
Leave our nurses alone, SA unions tell UK recruiters
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The Star reports that South African unions have slammed the renewed and vigorous drive from the United Kingdom to recruit thousands of nurses to boost manpower in hospitals in England.
MEC intervenes at Alberton primary school to get teachers back in class
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TimesLIVE reports that Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Tuesday ordered a principal of a primary school in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, to attend a diversity and social cohesion course for three months.
CEO of SA Tourism suspended following tip-off on anonymous reporting line
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TimesLIVE reports that SA Tourism CEO Sisa Ntshona has been placed on "precautionary suspension" after the organisation received a tip-off on its anonymous reporting line.
Kimberley cop stabbed with sheep shears, then shot with his own gun by man masquerading as a woman
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TimesLIVE reports that a police constable is recovering "very well" in hospital after being stabbed seven times and shot twice - with his own gun - by a "woman" who turned out to be a man wearing a wig.
Gauteng department of health hamstrung by critical shortage of doctors and nurses
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TimesLIVE reports that the head of the Gauteng health department has admitted that hospitals in the province have a critical shortage of nurses and doctors.
Three cops from KZN taxi violence unit granted bail following bribery allegations
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TimesLIVE reports that three police officers attached to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Taxi Violence Unit have been granted bail of R10,000 each following their appearance on Monday in the Durban Magistrate's Court on charges of corruption.
Amend constitutions on balloting or be deregistered, unions warned by labour registrar
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EWN reports that according to Labour Registrar Advocate Lehlohonolo Molefe, over 200 South African unions have to change their constitutions to include balloting before strikes are declared or face deregistration.
Nehawu also accepts SARS offer, officially ending wage strike
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BusinessLive reports that the strike at the SA Revenue Service (SARS) ended on Tuesday with both of the unions at the tax agency having settled on an offer that increases their wages and other benefits.
Youth unemployment in SA a 'human catastrophe', says Nobel laureate Paul Romer
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ANA reports that Nobel laureate Paul Romer on Monday described South Africa as an "economic disappointment", citing the high levels of unemployment among the country's youth, calling it a "human catastrophe".
Striking municipal workers trash Mthatha over mayor, allowances and permanent jobs
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TimesLIVE reports that striking King Sabata Dalindyebo municipal workers on Monday morning trashed several busy streets in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
Amcu's four-month wage strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold mines to continue
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TimesLIVE reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) will be continuing with its four-month wage strike at Sibanye-Stillwater's gold operations.
PSA ends its SARS wage strike after signing three-year agreement
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BusinessLive reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) has signed a settlement offer made by the SA Revenue Service (SARS) and is officially no longer a part of the wage strike at the tax agency.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 1 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, 1 April 2019.
Numsa accuses police and ArcelorMittal of colluding against striking workers
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EWN reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has accused the police and steel producer ArcelorMittal of colluding to unleash a fury of violence against striking workers and community members in Boipatong.
NUM wants drastic action taken against Modikwa Platinum mine following another death
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Sowetan reports that according to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the death on Thursday of Thomas Maluleke in a fall of ground incident at Modikwa Platinum Mine in Limpopo brought to 11 the total number of fatalities at the mine between 2003 and this year.
PSA blasts authorities for understaffing after murder of warder at Goedemoed prison
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ANA reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) on Monday blasted the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) over inadequate staffing after a female prison warder was stabbed to death during a hostage ordeal at the Goedemoed Medium Correctional Centre.
Sex work might be decriminalised, Ramaphosa tells activists
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SowetanLive reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa told dozens of women and civil organisations on Thursday that the government was looking into decriminalising sex work.
Cape Town approves funding to upskill Expanded Public Works Programme participants
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ANA reports that the City of Cape Town council has approved R13.78 million to upskill participants in its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), with 170 set to receive SA Qualifications Authority-accredited training and skills development in the first project.
CRG mineworkers wait for salaries after company shut its gates without notice
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The Star reports that troubled mining company Central Rand Gold (CRG) has left more than 100 workers in limbo after it shut its gates without giving them notice.
Amcu to give update on Monday to striking members at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold operations
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ANA reported on Monday that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) was due later in the day to update its members about the ongoing workers’ strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold operations.
Wage settlement 'imminent' in SARS strike as unions consider offer
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SowetanLive reports that according to the SA Revenue Service (SARS), a wage settlement with its representative unions, the Public Servants Association (PSA) and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), was "imminent".
SA Express looks to cutting of jobs to be more competitive
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City Press reports that a SA Express board committee has approved a move to cut jobs at the struggling airline following a request made by acting boss Siza Mzimela.
Khayelitsha policing forum to start pilot project to ensure paramedic crews' safety
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EWN reports that the Khayelitsha Health Forum has scheduled a meeting with police, the Khayelitsha community policing forum and local neighbourhood watch groups to set up teams that will be available 24 hours a day to safely escort ambulances to their patients in the area.
Taxi fare increase on the cards
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SABC News reports that according to taxi organisation Santaco, a taxi fare increase might be on the cards in light of the steep fuel hike that will take effect on Wednesday.
Motsoaledi promises NHI will be a reality in next administration
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EWN reports that according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, the government is serious about rolling out the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme across the country in the next five years.
Focus shifts in Cape Town to train patrols after rise in commuter robberies
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Cape Times reports that rail safety authorities in Cape Town shifted their focus last week to train patrols and to opposing bail applications following a recent increase in reported robberies of commuters.