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.
Self-defence expert to testify for defence in Randburg domestic worker assault case
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Timeslive reports that a police officer‚ a medical doctor and self-defence expert are among the witnesses lined up for the defence in a matter of a man accused of assaulting his domestic worker.
Gauteng community health workers demand back pay and insourcing
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SABC News reports that around 100 community health workers affiliated to the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw) held a night vigil at the Gauteng Department of Health in Johannesburg.
Lawyer for suspended SARS chief Tom Moyane say disciplinary process 'deeply flawed'
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EWN reports that lawyers representing suspended SA Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner Tom Moyane want amendments made to his disciplinary process before it begins.
MPs call on North West protestors to halt hospital blockades
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Timeslive reports that the blockading of two hospitals in the North West by protesters was decried by parliament's Select Committee on Social Services on Wednesday.
Policeman wounded in shootout with suspected cash-in-transit robbers in Morningside
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Timeslive reports that a policeman was wounded in a shootout between suspected cash-in-transit robbers in Morningside‚ Johannesburg‚ on Wednesday afternoon.
Blitz labour inspections at Bothaville farms yield surprising but encouraging results
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The Department of Labour reported on Wednesday that recent blitz inspections conducted in the agricultural sector in Free State yielded surprising but encouraging results.
Government, unions to meet on Friday to try avert public sector wage strike
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eNCA reports that the government and public sector unions will meet on Friday to try and resolve their almost eight-month-long wage negotiations and avert a looming public sector strike.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 9 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, 9 May 2018.
Randburg domestic worker relates to court alleged assault by boss
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Timeslive reports that a domestic worker has laid a charge of assault against her former employer after he allegedly repeatedly beat her in front of her four-year-old daughter last year.
Allow those who are sick to receive medical attention, North West health department begs protesters
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News24 reports that patients at Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp, North West, have been left stranded after angry protesters stormed in and forced doctors and nurses out of the wards on Wednesday morning.
“I withdrew Manana charges in fear for my life”, says MP's former domestic worker
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SowetanLive reports that ANC MP Mduduzi Manana is not off the hook yet, as the National Prosecuting Authority has refused to withdraw charges of assault brought against him by his former domestic worker and then later dropped by her.
National bus strike continues as unions await response to their counter-offer
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EWN reports that unions representing striking bus drivers were on Wednesday awaiting a response from employers on whether the workers’ revised wage demands would be accepted.
Zama zama gold processing hub in Limpopo shut down by police
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Timeslive reports that the Hawks said on Wednesday that 12 suspects had been arrested for operating illegal gold processing laboratories at Mapuve village outside Giyani‚ Limpopo.
Security guard shot dead in Joburg CBD robbery
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AfroVoice reports that another security guard has been killed in the Johannesburg CBD during an armed robbery.
Cosatu and NUM to picket at Chamber of Mines on Thursday against industry fatalities
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ANA reports that labour federation Cosatu and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) will picket at the Chamber of Mines building in the Joburg CBD on Thursday to demand action against what they call deteriorating safety standards in the mining industry.
Proposed national minimum wage ‘too high for construction industry’
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Business Report writes that a construction industry stakeholder has warned of a looming crisis in the sector if the proposed R20 an hour national minimum wage (NMW) is implemented.
EFF march on Tuesday to businessman Joe Singh's office over miners’ unpaid wages
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ANA reports that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday marched to the office of billionaire businessman Ramesh Joe Singh where they demanded that he immediately paid outstanding wages to his workers at the Just Coal’s Bankfontein Mine.
Silent deaths as protests at Klerksdorp and other North West hospitals drag on
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Times Select reports that the National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) has been striking for two months against alleged corruption in the North West health department.
Radebe asserts that IPPs didn’t cause job losses in coal sector
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Fin24 reports that Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has asserted that Independent Power Producers (IPPs) were not the reason for job losses in the coal sector.
Unisa director accused of bullying, treating her subordinates like maids
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ANA reports that an employee at the University of SA (Unisa) on Tuesday told the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that her director bullied her, made her run her personal errands during office hours and also shouted at her about where she bought cake.
Thousands of Tshwane jobless left disappointed after fake SMS to come for jobs
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The Citizen reports that a fake SMS promising Tshwane residents jobs resulted in over 4,000 people showing up yesterday at the Akasia Community Hall, north of Pretoria, with the hope of being employed by the end of the day.
Entrance to Durban Harbour blocked by disgruntled workers on Tuesday
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Daily News reports that a group of about 200 protesters blocked the entrance to the Durban harbour on Tuesday morning, resulting in trucks not being able to get into the port and staff not being able to enter at N-Shed.
NUM wants 37% pay hike from gold producers over the next two years
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Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has submitted wage increase demands in the gold sector of up to 37% over a two-year period, according to a document submitted to the Chamber of Mines.
Unions in bus strike edge closer to employers with counter offer
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Fin24 reports that the five transport unions involved in the protracted national bus strike have resolved on a counter offer, which brings them closer to the latest offer tabled by employers.
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 8 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
Tuesday, 8 May 2018.
Solidarity petitions Parliament to call a debate on SAA
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Engineering News reports that trade union Solidarity on Tuesday petitioned Parliament to hold a debate in the House of Assembly on state-owned carrier South African Airways (SAA).
Unisa professor denies bullying staff, claims colleagues want to tarnish his image
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ANA reports that academic planning executive director at the University of SA (Unisa), Professor Peter Havenga, indicated to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday that allegations made against him were attempts to tarnish his reputation.
Exploitation of foreign domestic workers is rife in SA‚ say unionists
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Timeslive reports that according to unionists, many foreign nationals who are employed as domestic workers in SA are underpaid and coerced into working long hours.
Golden Arrow warns that bus strike could jeopardise the industry’s future
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EWN reports that Golden Arrow Bus Services says the ongoing national bus strike could jeopardise the industry’s future. The strike has entered its fourth week, forcing millions of commuters to find alternative transport.
Manana to sue family of domestic worker for extortion after assault claims
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BusinessLive reports that former higher education deputy minister Mduduzi Manana is set to sue the family of his domestic worker following claims of assault.