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.
Platinum paramount chief dies amid protests and missing millions in royalties
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City Press reports that it is believed that the Bapo ba Mogale youth who have been demanding jobs from Lonmin may have decided to halt their protest following the death of the paramount chief in the area.
Death toll of suspected Free State illegal miners following explosion rises to 24
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EWN reports that another 13 bodies have been retrieved from the Eland gold mine shaft, bringing to 24 the number of fatalities following a explosion at the Welkom operation.
Families of deceased Lily Mine miners and other workers paid promised cash
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TMG Digital reports that lump sum compensation payouts have been made to the families of mineworkers Pretty Nkambule‚ Solomon Nyerende and Yvonne Mnisi who were killed in a sinkhole tragedy at Lily Mine in Mpumalanga in February last year.
ANC agrees that state will resolve Eskom's Molefe reinstatement issue‚ says Brown
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TMG Digital/BusinessLive reports that according to Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown, a meeting held with ANC officials about the reappointment of Eskom CEO Brian Molefe agreed that government would resolve the matter.
Free State official challenges suspension for attending anti-Zuma protest
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Netwerk24 reports that the state official who was suspended after he participated in a protest march against President Jacob Zuma has approached the labour court to get his suspension lifted.
Central Rand Gold ends 11-day strike after agreeing to pay workers 13th cheque
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ANA reports that Central Rand Gold (CRG) said on Wednesday it has reached agreement with union representatives to end the 11-day industrial action following "robust negotiations".
Now Eskom says Brian Molefe was retrenched as CEO
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BusinessLive reports that Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) CE Sibusiso Luthuli has justified the fund’s decision to grant Eskom CE Brian Molefe a R30m ‘early retirement’ pension payout on the basis of a rule pertaining to retrenchment.
Medics protest as KZN health care system collapses
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GroundUp reports that the SA Medical Association (SAMA) and public interest law firm Section 27 have warned that the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) health system is in dire straits.
SABC advertises Hlaudi’s old job as disciplinary hearings are set to begin
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Fin24 reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Sunday advertised the role of chief operating officer (COO), following Hlaudi Motsoeneng's removal from the acting role in 2016.
Amplats CEO says more mining jobs at stake because of policy uncertainty
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Reuters reports that Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said on Tuesday that policy uncertainty in SA and low commodity prices were hurting investment in the mining sector and would lead to further job cuts.
Fitch ‘very concerned’ situation in SA not improving, says Fedusa
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Reuters reports that the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) said on Tuesday after participation in talks with Fitch that the ratings agency was very concerned that SA’s economic and political situation was not improving.
Lonmin’s survival is in the interest of the whole community, says Solidarity
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Mining Review reports that trade union Solidarity has pointed out that platinum producer Lonmin’s continued existence and success are important to communities and the local economy.
Samwu workers at Mangaung Metro down tools
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TimesLive reports that workers affiliated to the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in the Mangaung Metro in the Free State have downed tools‚ making a variety of demands to the municipality.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 16 May 2017
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Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 16 May 2017.
Job creation by service providers still being assessed, says Lonmin
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EWN reports that platinum producer Lonmin Mine says it is still assessing job creation proposals by its service providers and will update the Bapong community on the outcome this week.
Roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 16 May 2017
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In our Tuesday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Monday, 15 May 2017.
Prasa’s offer to increase salaries by 8% makes a strike unlikely
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BusinessLive reports that the Passenger Rail Authority of SA (Prasa) said on Monday that plans to slash staff costs by R579m this financial year would not deter it from raising pay 8%.
Ex-mines minister claims Molefe and Ngubane helped Guptas grab Optimum mine
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IOL News reports that former mineral resources minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi on Tuesday made explosive allegations against the Eskom CEO Brian Molefe and board chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane.
Free State cops retrieve bodies of 11 suspected illegal miners after mine blast
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EWN reports that Free State police have retrieved 11 bodies from the Eland gold mine shaft in Welkom following an explosion on Thursday.
Another possible strike by cabin crew looming at SAA
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EWN reports that that the South African Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) is applying for a strike notice with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) after the latest talks with South African Airways (SAA) stalled.
Survey shows almost all working South Africans employees fear losing their jobs
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Fin24 reports that a survey has revealed that the biggest fear of up to 92% of South African employees is losing their jobs.
Up to 3,000 silicon metal jobs at stake as Nersa drags its feet over tariff application
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Moneyweb reports that a decision by energy regulator Nersa could come too late to save up to 3,000 jobs of employees and contractors, as high electricity costs have rendered silicon metal production in SA uncompetitive since 2016.
Lonmin to relocate its head office to Marikana to cut costs
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Business Report writes that troubled platinum producer Lonmin announced on Monday that it was relocating its head office to Marikana to cut costs.
Phalaborwa mine suspends operations amid strike intimidation claims
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The New Age reported on Monday that the wage strike at copper producer Palabora Mining Company entered its thirteenth day on Sunday, leaving operations at a virtual standstill.
Molefe ‘too young for early retirement’ in terms of Eskom retirement fund rules
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Moneyweb reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) told the Gauteng High Court in papers filed on Monday that the rules of the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund did not allow for early retirement of Eskom employees who, like Brian Molefe, were younger than 55.
Johnson & Johnson to cut 114 employees
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Daily Dispatch reports that Johnson & Johnson, one of the biggest manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer products in SA, will be retrenching 114 workers from the end of this month.
SAA lost over nearly R31m due to one-day strike action by cabin crew
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Fin24 reports that South African Airways (SAA) lost altogether R31,781,701 when members of the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) went on strike on 26 April.
Top Tshwane metro cop in hot water over alleged false qualifications
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Pretoria News reports that the fate of the Tshwane Metro Police Department’s head of crime prevention, Johanna Estresia “Trish” Armstrong, who allegedly lied about her qualifications during the recruitment process, is in the hands of city manager Moeketsi Mosola.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 15 May 2017
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Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 15 May 2017.
Nurses at Durban hospitals sick and tired of ‘appalling conditions’ working conditions
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With International Nurses Day celebrated on Friday, Daily News interviewed nurses from four public hospitals in Durban, namely RK Khan Hospital, King Dinuzulu Hospital, Prince Mshiyeni Hospital and Addington Hospital, about their working conditions.