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.
Assault and sexual misconduct top list of complaints made against teachers
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TimesLIVE reports that the SA Council for Educators (Sace) received 606 complaints of unprofessional conduct by teachers over the past year, with assault and sexual misconduct making up most of the cases.
Savings pots and resignation values at GEPF to shrink for some members
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News24 reports that with an average decline of 15% in actuarial interest values from 1 October, members of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) could see a decline in their savings pot.
Two men released on warning after allegedly assaulting female police officer in Kimberley
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Cape Times reports that two men who allegedly assaulted a female police officer while she was attempting to apprehend them in Beaconsfield over the weekend were released on warning after appearing in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court.
Three former Gauteng education officials sentenced for ghost employee scam
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IOL News reports that three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud after creating ghost employees and siphoning funds from the department’s payroll system.
Anglo American accused of betraying South Africa and breaking its promises
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The Citizen reports that Anglo American’s decision to significantly reduce its presence in SA has been labelled as a betrayal by mining community representative Boyce Kunupi.
Home Affairs Minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, providing relief to thousands living in SA
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IOL News reports that in a move bringing relief to thousands of Zimbabwean nationals living in SA, Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until 28 May 2027.
Relief for thousands of education assistants as minister resolves months-long payment crisis
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IOL News reports that Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Siviwe Gwarube has intervened to resolve the crisis that teacher assistants had not been paid for months.
GEPF suspends two-pot payouts for two weeks
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News24 reports that the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has suspended all two-pot withdrawals for two weeks.
More senior RTMC managers suspended following whistleblower allegations
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Moneyweb reports that the number of senior managers at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) who have been suspended because of allegations made by whistleblowers has increased to four.
AMCU reports that wage talks at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold division have deadlocked
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Mining Weekly reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) is in dispute with Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold division because wage talks have deadlocked.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 9 October 2025
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Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 8 October 2025
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Transnet locomotive corruption case against Brian Molefe and co-accused postponed to 18 November
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IOL News reports that the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the case against former Transnet executives, including former Group Chief Executive Officer Brian Molefe, to 18 November 2025.
MPs must weigh risk of ‘enormous’ UIF costs after parental leave ruling by ConCourt
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BL Premium reports that parliament has been tasked with reviewing the law to cushion the impact of a potentially “enormous” financial burden on the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) triggered by a landmark Constitutional Court (ConCourt) order that allows parents to share statutory maternity leave equally.
Cosatu rallies Cape workers for International Day for Decent Work on Tuesday
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IOL News reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) expects 5,000 workers and affiliate supporters to show up for its march in Cape Town on Tuesday to mark the International Day for Decent Work.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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Department of Social Development Minister’s romantic ties to special adviser raise red flags
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Daily Maverick writes that Department of Social Development (DSD) Minister Sisisi Tolashe is allegedly in a romantic relationship with her special adviser Ngwako Kgatla, whom she appears to be shielding from disciplinary charges.
Fawu has ‘re-enrolled’ its case against SAB in bid to halt job cuts
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News24 reports that the Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) has reinstated its case against South African Breweries (SAB) in a bid to stop the local unit of global brewing giant AB InBev from cutting 233 local warehouse jobs.
Fired Social development official takes aim at Minister Tolashe in falsified CV scandal
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TimesLIVE Premium reports that if Department of Social Development (DSD) Minister Sisisi Tolashe and her director-general Peter Netshipale fail to withdraw the summary termination of the suspended chief of staff Zanele Simmons, they could find themselves hauled before the Labour Court (LC) and be personally on the hook for legal costs.
David Masondo asks for space after PIC suspends chief investment officer
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BL Premium reports that Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has framed the decision by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to suspend its chief investment officer Kabelo Rikhotso as a prudential, fiduciary act, signalling that governance, not politics, would steer the fund through the inquiry.
Minerals Council hits out at disparity between pay and productivity in mining
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Business Times reports that the Minerals Council SA (MCSA), which represents 90% of SA’s mining industry, says a "highly unionised" labour force in mining has led to a "decoupling" between real gross earnings and labour productivity.
As SABC loses millions in revenue over missed ads, retrenchments reportedly being weighed
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City Press reports that insiders at the SABC have revealed that the public broadcaster may face another round of retrenchments as the organisation continues to lose revenue due to radio presenters allegedly not playing scheduled advertisements.
Salary increases for councillors but not for workers tear Polokwane council apart
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The Citizen reports that a war of words is underway at the Polokwane local municipality in Limpopo between the Congress of the People (Cope), the municipality, and the ruling ANC over salary increases for councilors.
Gift of the Givers staff kidnapped in Khayelitsha on Friday night
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IOL News reports that a 40-minute hijacking ordeal in Khayelitsha on Friday night has left three Gift of the Givers staff members deeply traumatised after they were kidnapped at gunpoint.
DPSA staff decry shocking, unsafe and unhealthy state of Batho Pele House in Pretoria
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TimesLIVE Premium reports that poor ventilation, black dust particles from air conditioners, broken toilets and leaking ceilings are just some of the conditions at Batho Pele House, which houses the Pretoria headquarters of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).
Chinese and Indian car firms commit to full-scale manufacturing in SA
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Reuters reports that SA has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade their semi-knocked-down (SKD) vehicle assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau advised on Thursday.
ConCourt rules that moms and dads can share four-months ‘maternity’ leave
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News24 reports that the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has given the thumbs-up to a groundbreaking 2023 High Court judgment allowing two parents to share the maternity leave that was previously reserved for biological mothers.
Justice Minister Kubayi reveals ongoing hearing for suspended director-general Mashabane
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IOL News reports that Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that work is under way in respect of the disciplinary proceedings against Director-General Doctor Mashabane.
Following Tembisa Hospital corruption report, Nehawu calls for lifestyle audits for all employees
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News24 reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) in Gauteng has taken an unwavering stance against corruption at the embattled Tembisa Hospital. It has called for decisive eradication measures that spared no one, including its own members.
PIC suspends chief investment chief for alleged misconduct
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News24 Business reports that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has suspended Chief Investment Officer Kabelo Rikhotso following allegations of misconduct. The state pension fund manager said in a statement on Friday that it had received a report from a whistleblower, but the suspension in no way constituted any finding of wrongdoing.