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.
Roodepoort man shot twice in his home in crossfire of warring zama zamas
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News24 reports that Roodepoort resident Mathews Byana was shot twice and wounded as warring illegal miners (zama zamas) opened fire on each other on Monday night.
Daily Maverick announces that it will be cutting jobs for the first time in its history
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Fin24 reports that Daily Maverick is retrenching 5% of its permanent employees and initiating a 15% reduction in operating costs, citing economic pressure in the media industry.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 19 September 2024
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Three workers hospitalised after trench collapse during pipeline installation in Cape Town on Tuesday
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News24 reports that three workers were taken to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being trapped in a collapsed trench during the installation of a pipeline linked to the Gordon's Bay sewer system.
In August consumer inflation cooled for third consecutive month to lowest rate since 2021
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BL Premium reports that consumer inflation in August slowed for the third consecutive month, moderating to 4.4% from 4.6% in July.
E-hailing drivers on strike in Cape Town on Tuesday to get government to intervene to improve conditions
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GroundUp reports that on Tuesday, dozens of drivers from Uber, Bolt, and inDrive halted their services and marched from Hanover Street in Cape Town to the provincial legislature to protest against what they describe as exploitative practices and unfair conditions.
Labour department launches four-day inspection blitz after Babel restaurant revelations
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The Citizen reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has announced a four-day, multi-departmental inspection blitz of the hospitality sector, specifically restaurants, following allegations of non-compliance with labour laws at Babel restaurant in Menlyn, Pretoria.
Numsa accuses BMW of using medical scheme fraud investigation to effect mass dismissals
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TimesLIVE reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has accused BMW SA of using an investigation into allegations that some employees have defrauded the BMW Employees Medical Aid Scheme to effect the mass dismissal of workers.
Employee collapses at police station and later dies after holding his manager and employee hostage and setting fire to East Rand offices
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News24 reports that before collapsing at a police station and later dying in hospital, Thabo Clement Ncama allegedly terrorised a manager and another employee at Nice Group SA by holding them hostage at the company's offices on the East Rand, Gauteng.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
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Treasury defends tax on two pot retirement withdrawals, saying system is ‘progressive’ as it benefits low-income earners
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BL Premium reports that National Treasury has defended the tax on withdrawals from the two pot system of retirement saying that it is progressive in that it benefits low income earners.
Some 30 persons injured in commuter train derailment in Paarl on Tuesday evening
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IOL News reports that about 30 people were injured and others trapped when a commuter train derailed at Dal Josafat station in Paarl on Tuesday evening.
Mthatha police officer killed in N2 crash while tracking down house robbery suspects
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IOL News reports that a police officer from the Mthatha K9 Unit died in an accident on Monday on the N2 outside Tsolo while in the process of tracking down suspects linked to a house robbery.
Fuel prices likely to drop again in October, to take prices to levels last seen in March and April 2022
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BusinessLive reports that according to the Automobile Association (AA), motorists can expect another big fuel price reduction in October.
NUM calls Seriti’s bid to cut more than 1,100 coal jobs a ‘declaration of war’
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BusinessLive reports that more than 1,100 jobs are on the line as coal producer Seriti Resources seeks to restructure its operations, which it says are not commercially sustainable.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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Plans for remote-working visas held up by tax regulation issues
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Bloomberg News reports that SA’s plan to attract more professionals to its skills-starved economy through the introduction of a so-called nomad visa for remote workers has been slowed by the need to amend tax regulations.
BMW SA denies job cuts or strike, says protest action relates to probe into medical scheme fraud
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Fin24 reports that BMW Group SA has denied that that it is looking to cut jobs or that employees at its Rosslyn Plant have taken part in a strike.
Two suspects charged with possession of chrome worth millions and illegal mining granted bail of R5,000 each
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SABC News reports that two suspected illegal miners have been granted bail of R5,000 each by the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court outside Burgersfort in Limpopo.
Fifteen suspects nabbed in Mpumalanga for fraud relating to irregular issuing of drivers' licences
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TimesLIVE reports that fourteen traffic officials and a driving school operator were arrested in Mpumalanga on Monday on charges of fraud and corruption relating to irregular issuing of drivers' licences.
Off-duty police officer found murdered on street in East London
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News24 reports that an off-duty East London police officer was found dead on the street on Saturday morning. The 28-year-old constable, whose name has not yet been released, was discovered on Mxina Street in Beacon Bay's Nompumelelo Township, East London.
Labour Department conducts 'blitz' inspection at Pretoria restaurant, three arrested
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News24 reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) conducted a "blitz" inspection at a restaurant in Menlyn in Pretoria on Sunday night following a complaint about the flouting of labour practices.
Jobs at Independent Media on the line as company embarks on ‘further restructuring’
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Daily Maverick reports that about 259 Independent Media jobs are in jeopardy pending a second round of retrenchments in less than a year.
BELA Bill: How Ramaphosa buckled to pressure from Solidarity and Afriforum
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City Press reports that Dirk Hermann, the CEO of Solidarity, and Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, convinced President Cyril Ramaphosa in late-night calls and early-morning WhatsApps to agree at the eleventh hour to further consultation on articles 4 and 5 of the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill before ratifying it.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 13 September 2024
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summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 12 September 2024
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summaries of our selection of South African
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Operation Vala Umgodi leads to three arrests for illegal mining in Northern Cape
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The Citizen reports that three suspects were arrested and charged for the possession of illegal mining equipment in the Northern Cape on Saturday.
Seven Durban cops and civilian in court after arrest by Hawks on ‘counterfeit cigarettes’ extortion charges
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TimesLIVE reports that seven police officers and a civilian appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on corruption charges.
Wesizwe finalises retrenchments as it plans Bakubung platinum mine ramp-up
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Business Report writes that Wesizwe Platinum has completed a retrenchment exercise at the Bakubung platinum mine, where from early next year it will be ramping up production prior to a concentrator upgrade exercise.
Ill South Africans have to wait as health posts stand empty due to budget cuts
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BL Premium reports that Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has told MPs in a written response to parliamentary questions that the budget cuts implemented by the National Treasury have hobbled the ability of provincial health departments to fill posts, placing strain on staff and forcing patients to wait longer for care.