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.
Thousands of Mangaung metro workers set to strike from Tuesday
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Netwerk24 reports that more than 3,000 employees of the Mangaung metro plan to go on a protected strike from Tuesday because of alleged corruption, nepotism and unauthorised meddling in the performance of work by ANC councillors.
CEE proposes compliance certificates for employers doing business with state
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City Press reports that the Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) has proposed changes to the way racial and gender employment targets are set.
Solidarity’s UN application over double standards regarding racism ‘stands a good chance’
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Netwerk24 reports that according to Prof Hennie Strydom, an expert in international law who is attached to the University of Johannesburg, trade union Solidarity has a prima facie case to secure the assistance of the United Nations (UN) in respect of double standards over racism in SA.
More training colleges needed for aspirant farmers, nurses and teachers, says ANC
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News24 reports that a focus on the need for training colleges for budding farmers, nurses and teachers was highlighted by the ANC national executive committee (NEC) subcommittee on Education and Health on Sunday.
Numsa's Jim says RAF being investigated by Public Protector
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Business Report writes that according to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa), the Public Protector (PP) is investigating the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for maladministration.
A ‘campaigning’ Ramaphosa cosies up to Sadtu
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ANA reports that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa poured praise on the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) on Saturday night in Durban.
In wake of two fatalities, ArcelorMittal SA says safety remains number one priority
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Fin24 reports that ArcelorMittal South Africa said on Friday in a regulatory notice that safety remained its number one priority. It expeprienced two fatalities at its Saldanha plant on 3 April 2017, both of whom were contractor employees.
Lonmin’s E2, E3 North West shafts to remain closed for now
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ANA reports that platinum producer Lonmin had intended re-opening its E2 and E3 shaft operations on Sunday, however spokeswoman Wendy Tlou indicated in a statement that the company had decided to keep the operations closed.
Disciplinary process against Hlaudi Motsoeneng starts at SABC this week
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The Citizen reports that Haludi Motsoeneng, former chief operating officer at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), will finally be subjected to a disciplinary process at the public broadcaster, starting on Wednesday.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 13 & 14 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 Saturday, 13 May and Sunday, 14 May 2017.
Numsa condemns Eskom’s ‘dry-cleaning’ of Brian Molefe’s ‘stench’
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ANA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has condemned Eskom’s decision to re-employ Brian Molefe as CEO.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 12 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 Friday, 12 May 2017.
Cabinet slams ‘stubbornly slow’ pace of workplace transformation
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BusinessLive reports that the Cabinet said in a statement on Thursday that the "stubbornly slow" pace of transformation in the workplace was "simply not good enough".
Workers at Ladismith cheese factory on strike over clock-in system
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Cape Times reports that about 80% of the workforce at the Ladismith cheese factory commenced a strike on Wednesday in protest over a clock-in system that was introduced on the factory floor five months ago.
Kumba to review executive pay policy to align with reaching zero fatality rate
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Business Report writes that Kumba Iron Ore plans to review its executive remuneration policy in a bid to reach a zero fatality rate. This follows the death of two employees in separate accidents last year.
Denosa commemorates International Nurses Day on Friday
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SABC News reports that the Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA (Denosa) has partnered with provincial departments of health in six provinces to commemorate International Nurses' Day (IND) on Friday.
Municipal union Samwu puts Mashaba on notice, threatens shutdown in Joburg
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TimesLive reports that the SA Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) has warned of a shutdown in Johannesburg‚ saying city officials have failed to address their grievances.
Survey reveals that government jobs not as attractive as they have been historically
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Fin24 reports that according to Universum Global’s survey on employer attractiveness for students and young professionals, government departments and parastatals have declined in attractiveness from the previous year.
Trading in Central Rand Gold shares suspended amid worker strike
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Mining Weekly reports that Central Rand Gold (CRG) on Thursday requested a suspension in trading in its shares on the JSE and LSE, owing to ongoing production losses associated with strikes at its operations.
Missing Lonmin royalty payments may be fuelling community unrest at Bapong
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BusinessLive writes that the murky dealings around hundreds of millions of rand that has gone missing from accounts held for royalty payments to the Bapo Ba Mogale community near Rustenburg could be an underlying cause for protests that have brought two Lonmin mines to a standstill.
Dozens of employees at Labour’s Compensation Fund suspended for suspected fraud
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SowetanLive reports that dozens of employees at the Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund have been suspended for widespread fraud allegedly worth millions of rands.
SAHRC investigating Sadtu for denying children right to basic education
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TMG Digital reports that the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) is being investigated by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for the union’s role in allegedly denying children the right to a basic education.
No blanket exemptions for whole sectors from national minimum wage
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BusinessLive reports that Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant clarified on Thursday that there will be no blanket exemptions for economic sectors from the national minimum wage (NMW).
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 11 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 Thursday, 11 May 2017.
Roundup of labour news on Thursday, 11 May 2017
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In our Thursday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Wednesday, 10 May 2017.
Lonmin loses R40m in revenue after seven-day Bapo protest
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Miningmx reports that platinum producer Lonmin has lost about R40m in revenue following week-long community disruptions at its Marikana operation in which damage to property and intimidation of employees were reported.
Employment Equity report shows persistent, deep rooted inequalities, says ANC
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ANA reports that the African National Congress (ANC) said on Wednesday that the latest Employment Equity Report painted a picture of "persistent and deep-rooted inequalities" towards SA’s transformation project.
CEE report shows that seven out of 10 top SA managers are still white
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Bloomberg reports that whites, who comprise about 8% of the population, hold more than 68% of top management positions, while blacks, who make up more than four-fifths of citizens, hold 14%.
Samwu wants ‘sex pest’ senior official at Sekhukhune municipality suspended
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The New Age reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in Limpopo wants a senior official suspended from the office of the Sekhukhune district municipality after allegations were made of sexual harassment.
NUM reiterates its position on Eskom power station closures
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Mining Review reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has noted a statement by Eskom board chairperson Ben Ngubane saying that plans to decommission five power stations were not 'set in stone'.