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.
Business Unity SA embraces UIF adjustments
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ANA reports that Business Unity South Africa (Busa) on Thursday welcomed the National Council of Provinces’ passing of the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act, based on the consensus reached in Nedlac.
DA pleased with court proceedings in Hlaudi Motsoeneng case
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TMG Digital reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is “very satisfied” at the last two days’ proceedings in the Western Cape High Court in the Hlaudi Motsoeneng matter.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 24 November 2016
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Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Thursday, 24 November 2016
Cosatu never received money from Guptas, says Dlamini
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ANA reports that the leadership collective of labour federation Cosatu on Thursday said none of them had ever received money from the wealthy Gupta family, which has accused of wielding influence in the affairs of the state.
Cosatu holding a gun to ANC’s head, says ANCYL head Collen Maine
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BusinessLive reports that ANC Youth League president Collen Maine has accused labour federation Cosatu of holding a gun to the ANC’s head by publicly endorsing Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the party.
Hlaudi Motsoeneng is just a glorified PR officer, SABC lawyer tells court
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BusinessLive reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Thursday downplayed Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s influence at the public broadcaster, saying his position as group executive of corporate affairs was equivalent to that of a "glorified public relations officer".
Wage strike at Robertson Winery comes to an end after 14 weeks
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GroundUp reports that the 14-week strike at Robertson Winery has ended and farmworkers will return to work on Monday after agreeing to an 8% or R400 increase (whichever is greater).
Roundup of labour news on Thursday, 24 November 2016
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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, 23 November 2016.
Veteran unionist warns that issue of unmarked miners’ graves is a time-bomb
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Sowetan reports that a veteran trade unionist has warned the mining industry and the government that failure to urgently address the issue of thousands of mineworkers who were buried in unmarked graves during apartheid could lead to anarchy.
Bokoni Platinum Mines concludes two-year wage agreement with unions
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Mining Review reports that Atlatsa Resources has announced that its Bokoni Platinum Mines has concluded a two-year wage agreement with three unions, effective from 1 July 2016.
Unions march to demand that AEL Mining Services halt grading 'discrimination'
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The New Age reports that three unions on Wednesday demanded that AEL Mining Services put to an end to what they claimed were practices of "exploitation, discrimination and oppression". AEL is a subsidiary of the AECI Group.
Motshekga denies power to act against Sadtu in jobs-for-cash scandal
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ANA reports that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Wednesday said it was unfair and offensive to accuse her of failing to act against the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) after a report pointed to the union’s strangle-hold on six provincial departments.
Cosatu officially wants Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the ANC
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BusinessLive reports that trade union federation Cosatu on Thursday resolved to support Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in his bid to become the next president of the African National Congress (ANC).
Cosatu welcomes release of discussion paper on comprehensive social security
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ANA reports that trade union federation Cosatu on Wednesday welcomed the release of the long awaited Comprehensive Social Security Discussion Paper by the Department of Social Development.
Disgruntled Alberton members accuse Numsa of tribalism
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The Citizen reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has been rocked by a tribal fight that is threatening to tear the union apart ahead of its national congress next month.
Cops hot on the heels of further suspects in killing of Philippi East officer
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EWN reports that Western Cape Police Commissioner Khombinkosi Jula says investigators are hot on the heels of two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of an officer in Philippi East.
Court hears of Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s ‘dishonesty’ at SABC
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BusinessLive reports that the High Court in Cape Town on Wednesday heard an application brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA) A to have Hlaudi Motsoeneng removed from the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Revised Mining Charter’s ‘unrealistic targets’ greatly concern mining bosses
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Business Report writes that a showdown is looming between the Chamber of Mines (COM) and the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) over the draft of the reviewed Mining Charter.
Treasury supports national minimum wage recommendation
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Reuters reports that National Treasury on Wednesday supported the report by a Nedlac advisory panel that suggested a national minimum wage of R3,500, thereby throwing its political weight behind the initiative.
Parliament finally approves legislation to improve unemployment benefits
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BusinessLive reports that the long process of getting Parliament to pass the Unemployment Insurance Amendment (UIF) Bill came to an end with its adoption by the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
Cope warns that SA's unemployment rate is a ticking time bomb
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TMG Digital reports that the Congress of the People (Cope) warned on Tuesday that SA’s rising unemployment rate was a ticking time bomb that would affect every citizen‚ black and white‚ rich and poor.
Busa to consult members on impact of proposed national minimum wage
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ANA reports that Business Unity SA (Busa) on Tuesday said it would need to consult diligently with its members to understand the potential impact of the recommended R3,500 national minimum wage (NMW) on different sectors and types of businesses.
Report on selling of teacher posts ‘not a whitewash’, says SACE
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City Press reports that the SA Council for Educators (SACE) has defended its four-page report into the selling of teacher promotional posts, which found no evidence of corruption or wrongdoing.
As SA bleeds jobs, labour desperate for govt. to ensure lay-offs are last resort
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Business Report writes that, as SA continues to bleed jobs, labour is becoming more desperate in its plea for the government to rein in business to ensure retrenchments are the last resort and they start investing in the economy.
Untu slams ‘malicious’ Transnet over disregard of court order
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Business Report writes that the United National Transport Union (Untu) said Transnet was being malicious after it blatantly disregarded a court ruling compelling it to not force employees to take leave in December.
Protest over ‘slave wages’ hits Pretoria Sheraton Hotel
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ANA reports that the plush Sheraton Hotel on the eastern side of Pretoria CBD has been hit by a wage dispute, with workers picketing outside the grand facility, demanding pay increases.
At least 15,000 domestic jobs shed in the third quarter, says Stats SA
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ANA reports that Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday that at least 15,000 domestic workers employed in private households lost their jobs between July and September this year.
Anglo American’s productivity up 40%
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Mining Weekly reports that mining company Anglo American, which has reduced the number of assets in its portfolio from 68 in 2012 to 42 now, is producing more product from those 42 assets than it was with the 68.
October consumer inflation accelerates to 6.4%
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Fin24 reports that Statistics SA announced on Wednesday that the annual consumer price index (CPI) accelerated to 6.4% in October 2016.
Durban mortuary strike leaves families waiting to claim dead relatives
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Daily News writes that several families have spoken of their grief at waiting for up to 48 hours to fetch their loved ones from a Durban mortuary where employees went on strike on Monday.