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.
Sanef takes Julius Malema and EFF to Equality Court over hate speech against journalists
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BusinessLive reports that the SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has lodged a complaint at the Equality Court against the EFF and its leader Julius Malema in a bid to halt threats to and harassment of journalists.
Lily Mine business rescue practitioner remains in place despite communication and trust breakdown
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City Press reports that the business rescue practitioner of Lily Mine, Rob Devereux, has been retained in his position, but is now working with another expert.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 19 December 2018
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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 December 2018.
Amcu slams Sibanye-Stillwater for interdict application to halt strike at gold operations
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ANA reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) on Wednesday accused Sibanye-Stillwater of trying to interdict its protected strike, saying the company had tried underhand tactics to discredit the labour action from the outset.
Numsa and Comair to meet at CCMA on Thursday in bid to avert wage strike
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TimesLIve reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) will meet Comair management at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on Thursday in a bid to avert a looming wage strike.
Unions call on PIC to save Edcon and avoid a jobs bloodbath
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The Star reports that trade unions have called on the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to rescue SA’s largest non-food retail group Edcon from its financial woes to avoid a jobs bloodbath.
Unions need to be stronger
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In its Tuesday editorial, Business Day noted that SA’s “strong unions” are often cited as one of the reasons why the country battles with an unemployment rate that reached 27.5% in the third quarter, and that argument holds some merit.
‘Leisure sickness’ a risk for workaholics and over- achievers who go on holiday
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eNCA writes that if you are a workaholic, over-achiever or a perfectionist, you might be at risk of suffering from a modern-day phenomenon known as "leisure sickness".
Six years later, Marikana widows still awaiting state payouts
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The Citizen reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has been asked to intervene after it emerged that a number of families of persons who were killed in the 2012 Marikana “massacre” would spend another Christmas without the compensation they were promised.
Seven Rustenburg municipal employees axed for tender fraud
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ANA reports that the Rustenburg municipality in North West has dismissed seven employees in connection with the irregular awarding of tenders.
Gold Fields and NUM sign formal agreement ending South Deep job cuts strike
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Mining Weekly reports that the 45-day strike at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine over job cuts has officially ended with the signing of a formal settlement agreement between the gold producer and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
Communications Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams working on plan to rescue ailing SABC
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EWN reports that Communications and Telecommunications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says she will continue to meet with the National Treasury and other entities in order to formulate a plan to rescue the ailing SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Saftu sends condolences to family of veteran unionist Zamile Booi
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EWN reports that the SA Federation of Trade Union (Saftu) has expressed its condolences to the family of Zamile Booi, a member of the federation’s coordinating committee in the Free State.
Golden Arrow bus fares to increase by 9.5%
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EWN reports that Golden Arrow bus fares are set to go up as of 31 December 2018. They will be hiked by 9.5%, partly due to fuel price increases.
Nehawu slams IMF representative for questioning SA's free higher education policies
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ANA reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) said on Tuesday it was concerned by the "official queries" made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the policies of free higher education in the country.
KZN cops on the hunt for hijackers who shot and robbed off-duty officer in Mariannhill
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TimesLive writes that an off-duty policeman is lucky to be alive after he was shot three times in a hijacking in Mariannhill, west of Durban, on Monday.
Sibanye-Stillwater share price plunges 4% amid ongoing Amcu wage strike
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ANA reports that on Tuesday following a public holiday and with the ongoing strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold operations in SA entering a fourth week, the precious metals producer’s share price declined 4.3%.
Field ranger killed in musth elephant attack at Madikwe Game Reserve
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News24 reports that a field ranger at Leopard Rock Lodge in the North West was killed when a musth elephant attacked him on Friday.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 18 December 2018
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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 December 2018.
Nugent commission recommends new Sars boss should recruit former employees
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EWN reports that the Nugent commission of inquiry has recommended that the new SA Revenue Services (Sars) commissioner should recruit former employees who were forced out of the organisation and should consider reparations for their losses.
New socialist workers’ party to challenge ruling alliance
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The Citizen reports that a socialist party that claims it is aiming to seize power on behalf of the working class in a similar fashion to the former Soviet Union’s October Revolution is to be launched in SA.
Factions in Samwu again at odds
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Mail & Guardian reports that SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) insiders say that a forensic audit report said to have found evidence of corruption at the top of the embattled union is being suppressed by Samwu’s leaders.
City of Joburg in dispute with in-sourced security guards who allege exploitation
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The Star reports that, after parading in-sourced security guards at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, the City of Johannesburg is now being accused of exploitation.
'Extremely irresponsible' Intercape bus driver suspended
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TimesLive reports that Intercape has suspended one of its bus drivers after a video of him driving recklessly went viral on social media at the weekend.
Police shoot dead armed cellphone thief, who turns out to be a cop
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TimesLive reports that police in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, shot dead a policeman who had allegedly attempted to rob a number of people of their cellphones in the early hours of Tuesday.
Job cuts and closures at four financially-distressed SA companies in 2018
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TimesLive profiles four SA companies that announced significant losses in 2018. Two are still fighting to stay in business and save jobs, while the other two have surrendered.
My dismissal from Prasa was for uncovering looters and not a 350% inflated salary, says Letsoalo
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ANA reports that Collins Letsoalo, former acting chief of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa), said on Monday that his dismissal was due to "a web of corruption and looters" he had unearthed at the agency and not over an alleged massive salary increase.
Union encourages paramedics to carry firearms to protect themselves and patients
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SowetanLive reports that a trade union representing about 7,000 paramedics has encouraged its members to carry guns for protection while on duty.
Labour department assures that R2bn investment with PIC won’t affect UIF payouts
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Saturday Star reports that the Department of Labour has emphasised that individuals who found themselves without work in the coming year could still secure claims from their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions.
Pension funds industry can do more to lower fees, says new Alexander Forbes CEO
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BusinessLive reports that the new CEO of Alexander Forbes, SA’s biggest pension funds administrator, says the industry can do more to lower fees and improve the lives of many struggling South Africans.