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.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 2 October 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, 2 October 2018.
Another taxi fare increase on the cards
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The Citizen reports that taxi commuters might have to dig even deeper into their pockets as another taxi fare increase is on the cards.
Subdued business activity constrains employment levels
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Business Report writes that business activity in SA stagnated in September, with the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) hitting a 14-month low at 43.2 index points in September from 43.4 points in August.
NUM reports death of mineworker at Samancor operations in Limpopo
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The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) issued a statement on Monday advising that it had learned with shock of the death of a mineworker at Samancor’s operations near Steelpoort in Limpopo Province.
Gauteng radio station fires Sasha Martinengo for referring on air to Julius Malema as a 'monkey'
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BusinessLive reports that Gauteng radio station Hot 91.9FM has fired presenter Sasha Martinengo after he referred to EFF leader Julius Malema as a “monkey” on air.
Golden Arrow Bus Service warns of possible fare increase if fuel prices continue to rise
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EWN reports that the Golden Arrow Bus Service's Bronwen Dyke-Beyer has warned that the company might have to review fares if fuel prices continued to rise.
Tragedy with soldier falling to his death from helicopter on Saturday
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ANA reports that a South African soldier fell to his death from a helicopter, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) advised on Tuesday.
Saftu declines invitation to attend Jobs Summit, saying it won’t reduce unemployment
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ANA reports that the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) said on Tuesday that the upcoming Jobs Summit would not do anything to reduce unemployment.
Biggest employer, DPSA, not invited to attend Jobs Summit
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eNCA reports that the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) will not be at the jobs summit to be held later this week.
Fuming Tom Moyane wants ConCourt to halt Sars inquiry and his disciplinary hearing
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The Citizen reports that according to suspended SA Revenue Services (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointments, decisions, and conduct around the Sars judicial inquiry were in violation of the constitution and were thus unlawful and invalid.
Transport minister says no to Western Cape rail state of emergency, slams DA
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ANA reports that Transport Minister Blade Nzimande on Monday slammed a call by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to declare a state of emergency with regard to rail transport in the Western Cape.
Axed Alexander Forbes CEO Andrew Darfoor challenges his dismissal
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BusinessLive reports that just as Alexander Forbes announced the appointment of a new CEO with links to Sanlam and Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital (ARC), axed CEO Andrew Darfoor launched a challenge to his dismissal.
Companies Amendment Bill specifies what’s to be covered in AGM remuneration reports
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BusinessLive reports that Trade & Industry Minister Rob Davies has gazetted the Companies Amendment Bill which proposes a number of changes including steps that companies must take in the development of remuneration policies.
Latest bid to halt sale of Optimum mine dismissed by court
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BusinessLive reports that the Pretoria High Court has dismissed a bid by Swiss shell company Charles King to halt the sale of Optimum Coal mine.
Popcru members and other staffers refuse to enter ‘unsafe’ Poyntons Building in Pretoria
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The Citizen reports that Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff and members of the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) have vowed to sit outside Poyntons Building in Pretoria as they refuse to believe it is safe to work there.
Miner killed in underground accident on Sunday at Lonmin shaft
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News24 reports that a 46-year-old miner has died following an underground accident at Lonmin's K3 shaft on Sunday.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 1 October 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
Monday, 1 October 2018.
Delays of more than an hour for Cape Town commuters after three arson attacks on Friday
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Cape Times reports that thousands of Metrorail commuters were faced with delays of one hour or more on routes from Paarl, Firgrove and Cape Town station after six coaches were damaged and destroyed in arson attacks at these stations on Friday.
EFF claims Transnet's plan to fire Gama part of a race-based purge at parastatals
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ANA reports that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Friday objected strongly to Transnet's stated intention to fire group CE Siyabonga Gama and suggested it was part of a purge by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of African executives at parastatals.
NUM staffers transferred to other regions allege ‘purge’ for having supported ex president
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Sowetan reports that several employees of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have accused their bosses of purging them for not supporting the union’s current leaders at the previous conference.
Government workers continue to work in street in protest about 'unsafe' Civitas building
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EWN reports that Department of Health employees in Pretoria have entered their second month working on the street and there is still no indication whether government will arrange an alternative venue for them.
PAC leader and Bcawu general secretary, Narius Moloto, accused of being a ‘sex pest’
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City Press reports Pan African Congress (PAC) and union leader Narius Moloto is at the centre of a sexual harassment scandal after a 23-year-old woman alleged that he sent her pornographic messages and solicited sex from her in exchange for a permanent job.
Moyane to approach ConCourt in bid to block either Sars disciplinary hearing or Nugent inquiry
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EWN reports that suspended SA Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner Tom Moyane intends to approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to put a stop to either the Nugent Commission of Inquiry into governance at Sars or his disciplinary hearing.
Snake farm manager dies from black mamba bite to the finger
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News24 reports that a 26-year-old snake farm manager died doing what he loved most when he was bitten by a black mamba.
PIC tops R2-trillion in assets, but with growth of less than 1% in year to March
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BusinessLive reports that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) grew its assets under management by less than 1% to R2.08-trillion in the year to end-March 2018, from R1.928-trillion the previous year.
Employment of young people to be key focus at this week’s Jobs Summit
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BusinessLive reports that the long-awaited national jobs summit, which will bring together business, labour and the government on Thursday and Friday, is expected to come up with proposals on how to create jobs and address the unemployment crisis.
Teachers quit in droves for high paying posts in Gulf States
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Sunday Times reports that the prospect of earning the equivalent of five years' salary in one year is luring South African teachers to classrooms in the Gulf. In the main, they are ending up in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Project to train and employ 50,000 new nurses to be presented to Jobs Summit
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Sunday Times Business Times reports that a proposal to train and employ 50,000 new nurses will be one of the flagship projects on the table at the government's Jobs Summit which will be held in Midrand this week.
Roundup on Monday, 1 October 2018 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, 28 September 2018.
NDP says jobless rate of 6% by 2030 an ‘impossible goal’ and 14% best that can be hoped for
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BL Premium reports that the National Planning Commission (NPC) has slashed its most optimistic forecast of SA’s unemployment rate by 2030 in half and has warned of slow progress across the board in reaching the targets of the National Development Plan (NDP).