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.
ConCourt reserves judgment in Saccawu’s bid to get unfairly retrenched employees reinstated rather than compensated
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BusinessLive reports that the SA Commercial Catering and Allied Workers’ Union (Saccawu) said on Wednesday that employees who were retrenched by Woolworths for not accepting the terms of the conversion to flexitime in 2012 must be reinstated.
MEC warns of no bonuses or salary increases for employees at failing KZN councils
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BusinessLive reports that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said on Wednesday that there would be no bonuses or salary increases for employees at municipalities that performed poorly.
New portfolio committee chairs include Joe Maswanganyi for public service and Lemias Mashile for labour
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BusinessLive reports that former transport minister Joe Maswanganyi has been appointed as the new chairman of Parliament’s portfolio committee on public service and administration.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 30 May 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, 30 May 2018.
One killed, four injured in suspected arson attack on Cape Town train on Wednesday
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EWN reports that one person has died and four others were injured in a suspected arson attack on a commuter train at Ottery Station in Cape Town.
Tegeta's mines riddled with non-compliance, MPs told by inspector of mines
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Fin24 reports that Optimum Coal Mine and the Shiva Uranium Mine, once owned by the Gupta family’s Tegeta Exploration and Resources, have been guilty of operational non-compliance for breaking mining regulations and posing risks to workers.
Sace officials charged by DA for failure to vet teachers against sexual offenders register
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Timeslive reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against SA Council for Educators (SACE) officials for failure to adequately vet teachers.
NUM worried about job loss at mining contractor JIC as Guptas’ exit mess deepens
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ANA reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday it was worried about the fate of its members at JIC Mining Services.
Commuters fume as Gautrain delays cost productivity and mean longer working hours
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Fin24 reports that frustrated Gautrain commuters have complained that frequent delays on the routes are causing a loss in productivity, missed meetings and longer working hours.
UCT study on Marikana massacre wins international case-writing competition
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Afro Voice reports that research on the Marikana massacre has won the University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) business school an international award.
Adviser to portfolio committee blames Motsoeneng for SABC’s labour woes
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The Star reports that Mbombo Maleka, content adviser to Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications, has blamed labour woes at the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on its former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
Former employer due to testify on assault allegations by Randburg domestic worker
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Timeslive reports that the Randburg Magistrate's Court was due on Wednesday to hear evidence from a man accused of repeatedly assaulting his former domestic worker.
Cash-in-transit guards need counselling to cope with trauma‚ says union
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Timeslive reports that the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) and the Motor Transport Workers’ Union (MTWU) were due on Wednesday to meet with employers in the cash-in-transit sector to discuss a spate of violent heists.
Elliot station commander killed for instituting disciplinary hearing against cops
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Timeslive reports that trial proceedings revealed that the station commander of the Elliot police station was killed for wanting to discipline cops under his watch‚ the Hawks said on Tuesday.
Fourth Annual Youth Expo to be hosted by Gauteng government in June at Nasrec
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ANA reports that the Growth Institute announced on Tuesday that the Gauteng provincial government would be hosting the fourth annual Youth Jobs, Career, and Entrepreneurship Expo next month.
Saftu outraged at passing of contentious labour bills
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The Citizen reports that the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says it is ‘disgusted’ by the passing of three labour bills in the National Assembly on Tuesday, ‘but not surprised’.
Drivers of monster haulage trucks are the backbone at Kumba Iron Ore
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BusinessLive reports that Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore is increasingly using technology to improve efficiency and cut costs.
Lecturers at Walter Sisulu University to strike on Wednesday over wages
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BusinessLive reports that Walter Sisulu University (WSU) management is facing a total shutdown across all campuses on Wednesday.
Ebrahim Patel to reopen Cape Town Iron and Steel Works plant on Wednesday
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Engineering News reports that Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel will on Wednesday officially reopen the Cape Town Iron and Steel Works plant (Cisco), in Kuils River, in the Western Cape.
Staff at Alexandra clinic still traumatised following stabbing incident
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EWN reports that staff at the Alexandra Community Health Centre say that although they fear for their safety after a fatal stabbing at the facility, they will continue serving the community as best they can.
Two in court after 10 die in Cape Town taxi attacks over weekend
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The Citizen reports that two suspects appeared in the Wynberg court on Monday after taxi-related violence broke out in Cape Town over the weekend, leaving 10 people dead and several more injured.
SANDF fires army major after racist rant on social media
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SowetanLive reports that an army major has been fired for allegedly posting on social media that it was now "white people's turn to be killed and tortured as a revenge for apartheid".
More jobs in motor vehicle manufacturing in first quarter of 2018
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Business Report writes that a total of 224 jobs were created in the new motor vehicle manufacturing industry in the first quarter of this year, despite low production capacity utilisation at two plants.
New amendments passed for transparency of PIC investments and to bring labour onto board
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Fin24 reports that the National Assembly has passed amendments to the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Act to promote transparency and good governance at the state investment manager.
National Assembly passes 'historic' National Minimum Wage Bill
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Fin24 reports that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Bill, the Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) Amendment Bill and the Labour Relations Amendment (LRA) Bill were all passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Medical Schemes Amendment Bill won’t be published until NHI Bill gets Cabinet nod
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BusinessLive reports that according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, the keenly awaited Medical Schemes Amendment Bill will not be published for comment until the Cabinet has approved the National Health Insurance Bill.
Twenty-seven Crime Intelligence officers have criminal records and some are serious
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News24 reports that at least 27 officers of South Africa's Crime Intelligence division have criminal records. This was revealed in an answer from Police Minister Bheki Cele to a written parliamentary question from Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dianne Kohler Barnard.
Public-sector employees miss payday adjustments as draft deal still lacks majority support
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BusinessLive reports that public sector employees are losing out on a big payday due to the delayed conclusion of their draft wage agreement.
Saftu requests meeting with rival federation Cosatu to discuss "issues of common interest"
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BusinessLive reports that in an unexpected move the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has requested a meeting with its rival Cosatu to discuss "issues of common interest".
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 28 May 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, 28 May 2018.