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.
Death on Monday of SA army major in DRC pushes toll to eight since February
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BusinessLive reports that the death toll among SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to climb, with an army major becoming the latest casualty.
Gauteng Transport MEC pleased as talks resume to resolve Gautrain wage strike
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IOL News reports that Gauteng's MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed approval of the Bombela Operating Company (BOC) and the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) returning to negotiations amid the ongoing strike over wage increases.
Transport driver and 12 pupils die as minibus bursts into flames after crash on West Rand
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TimesLIVE reports that a minibus driver and 12 pupils from two Gauteng schools were killed in a road accident on Wednesday.
Pension revamp will boost more comfortable retirements
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Bloomberg reports that according to Alexander Forbes, SA’s plan to allow savers early access to part of their pension funds will enable significantly better outcomes for retirees than the current system.
Cosatu welcomes sentence imposed on former VBS Mutual Bank chair Tshifhiwa Matodzi
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TimesLIVE reports that the former chairperson of the defunct VBS Mutual Bank, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, has been handed a 495-year sentence for the theft, fraud, money laundering and racketeering that culminated in the collapse of the bank.
Adjudicator orders pension fund to reimburse member R800,000 paid to fraudster while he was incarcerated
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BL Premium reports that the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) has ordered the Municipal Gratuity Fund to reimburse a former Pikitup employee for funds that were misappropriated by a syndicate while he was incarcerated.
PSA concerned about exodus of nearly 20,000 nurses to foreign countries
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The Mercury reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised concerns about the large-scale loss of nurses leaving the profession or emigrating to foreign countries in search of lucrative salaries and better opportunities.
University of Johannesburg locks horns with fired professor over withheld pension payout
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Sunday World reports that disgraced former deputy vice-chancellor of finance at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Jaco van Schoor is still fighting the institution in a bid to lay hands on his pension payout, eight years after he was shown the door after being entangled in a corruption scandal.
Foreign banks increasingly hire locals to deal with SA’s compliance minefield
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BL Premium reports that the Prudential Authority (PA), the regulator of SA’s financial services sector, says foreign banks operating in SA often face a compliance minefield.
Another fatality-free milestone for Murray & Roberts Cementation
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Mining Weekly reports that a hard-won culture of safety has earned Murray & Roberts Cementation the accolade of seven-million fatality-free shifts from the Association of Mine Managers of SA (AMMSA).
Eastern Cape teacher fired for kissing pupil, forcing her to touch his genitals
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SowetanLive reports that an Eastern Cape high school teacher who sexually assaulted a pupil has been fired and ordered to never work with children again, despite a plea from his representatives at his hearing that he rather be given counselling and moved to another school instead.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 10 July 2024
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Bombela assures passengers of uninterrupted Gautrain services amid Numsa strike
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The Star reports that the Bombela Concession Company (Bombela) has assured passengers that Gautrain services will remain uninterrupted amid the ongoing strike by the National of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) that commenced on Monday.
Another SANDF soldier killed in DRC after hand grenade explodes near sleeping quarters
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IOL News reports that the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that another soldier has been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a hand grenade exploded close to the sleeping quarters on the base in Beni.
Farm workers demand transparency and to be consulted on pesticide regulations
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GroundUp reports that about 70 people from organisations and unions representing farm dwellers and workers protested outside Parliament in Cape Town on Friday calling for transparency and consultation over regulations on pesticides.
TymeBank appoints new CEO as it looks to future international listing
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BusinessLive reports that TymeBank announced a leadership shake-up on Monday, redeploying CEO Coenraad Jonker to oversee its overseas expansion in his new role as executive chair of Tyme Group.
Numsa confirms that Gautrain wage increase demand dropped from 13% to 9% during negotiations
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Business Report writes that National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) members striking at Gautrain have amended their wage increase demand from 13% to 9%. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson, Numsa confirmed that the trade union was seeking a 9% hike.
Ann Ashworth’s exit sparks tensions at Comrades Marathon Association
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The Witness reports that these are tense times at Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) as the organisation behind the iconic race battles to contain the fallout from a spat involving its former race director and 2018 women’s champion Ann Ashworth, and a suspended board member.
AutoZone enters voluntary business rescue, but union left in the dark
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Moneyweb reports that automotive parts retailer and wholesaler AutoZone is in financial distress and has been placed in voluntary business rescue.
Numsa agrees to CCMA’s request for conciliation with Gautrain to resolve wage strike
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SABC News reports that the National Union of Mineworkers of SA (Numsa) has confirmed that it has accepted a request from the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to participate in a conciliation process with Gautrain.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 9 July 2024
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Standard Bank ordered to pay former senior employee R1.7m over unfair firing for ‘bullying’
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BusinessLive reports that Standard Bank has been ordered to pay its former head of compliance in the global markets and market abuse department R1.7m for unfairly dismissing her on allegations that she fostered a toxic culture that led to a skills exodus.
Labour Registrar rejects registration application from teacher union affiliating itself to MK Party
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News24 reports that the Labour Registrar at the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has dealt a blow to the organisers of a formation that affiliates itself with former President Jacob Zuma's MK Party (MKP) by rejecting its application to be recognised as a labour organisation in the education sector.
Four SANDF members found dead in North West, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected
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News24 reports that four members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) have died due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after they allegedly made a fire to keep them warm during a freezing Friday night in Orkney, North West.
Roundup on Monday, 8 July 2024 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend and recent reports,
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labour-related stories that recently appeared.
Labour Court interdicts Numsa strike at Ford, employees expected back at work on Monday
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The Citizen reports that the Labour Court (LC) in Johannesburg has ruled in favour of Ford South Africa (Ford SA), forcing striking workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) to go back to work.
Numsa to start indefinite wages strike at Gautrain on Monday
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BusinessLive reports that Gautrain services will be hit by a strike starting on Monday when disgruntled members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) abandon their posts and strike to push for wage hikes.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 5 July 2024
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Labour Court reserves judgment on strike interdict application by Ford SA, so Numsa industrial action continues
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BusinessLive reports that the strike by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) at Ford SA is set to continue after the Labour Court (LC) reserved judgment on an application by the car manufacturer to interdict the industrial action, which commenced on Thursday.
Sibanye-Stillwater carves away over 11,000 jobs in SA in 18 months
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BusinessLive reports that Sibanye-Stillwater has carved away more than 11,000 jobs from its workforce in the past year and a half, leaving a lasting mark on communities, families and the broader socioeconomic fabric, but setting the precious metals producer up for long-term sustainability.