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.
Roundup of labour news on Thursday, 29 September 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, 28 September 2016.
Cosatu calls for boycott of new self-service till points at PnP
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eNCA reports that the SA Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers’ Union (Saccawu) will hold discussions with members on the new self-service till points at Pick n Pay.
Illegal mining spiralling out of control, says Mine Rescue Services
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BDLive reports that illegal mining at abandoned and closed mines is “spiralling out of control”, with increasing numbers of injuries and deaths seen at mines across all commodities produced in SA.
Eastern Cape traffic cops in overtime pay protest
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DispatchLive reports that as part of an ongoing protest against the non-payment of overtime, Eastern Cape provincial traffic officers from the Amathole District have decided to down tools.
Loss-making SABC keeps mum about Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s new package
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TMG Digital reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is not saying a word about the salary package that will be paid to its new head of corporate affairs‚ Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
Department of Labour Durban offices declared unsafe and unhealthy
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ANA reports that the Department of Labour’s offices in Durban have been temporarily closed down after the building in central Durban was declared unsafe and unhealthy.
Productivity SA suspends finance chief over UIF funds not used for job saving
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BDLive reports that Productivity SA chief financial officer Bheki Dlamini has been suspended following allegations of irregularities in the management of funds provided by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for employment growth.
Transport union Satawu will not back Ramaphosa for ANC leadership
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BDLive reports that the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) will not endorse Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa as the next African National Congress (ANC) leader.
Amcu vows to continue with wage strike at Sasol Mining
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Ridge Times reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has vowed to continue with its protected strike over wages and other conditions of employment until Sasol Mining meets its demands.
DA’s backs ANC call for inquiry into SABC board’s fitness to hold office
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TMG Digital reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has backed an African National Congress (ANC) call for a “parliamentary inquiry into the fitness of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board to hold office”.
Chamber of Mines commits to ‘morally’ support #FeesMustFall
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The Citizen reports that the Chamber of Mines of SA (COM) agreed to table demands made by Wits University students of the Fees Must Fall campaign on Wednesday to the Chamber’s council and all its members.
Table Mountain cableway strike: Employees threaten indefinite action
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Business Report writes that disgruntled Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) employees have threatened to continue their legal wage strike indefinitely if their demands for a salary hike are not met by Friday.
Sadtu up in arms over Mpumalanga teacher cuts
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The Citizen reports that the Cosatu-affiliated SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) in Mpumalanga says it is prepared to fight tooth and nail to oppose the proposed teacher job cuts announced recently by the province’s authorities.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 28 September 2016
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Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Wednesday, 28 September 2016
After Hlaudi gets new job, ANC wants parliamentary probe into SABC board
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ANA reports that the African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament on Wednesday said it would recommend a parliamentary inquiry into the fitness of the current board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to hold office.
City of Cape Town proposes flexi hours to ease city’s traffic jams
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Cape Argus reports that the Cape Town city council is proposing flexi-time, compressed work weeks, staggered shifts and remote working for employees, as ways to reduce congestion on the roads.
UCT closes campus after staff 'traumatised' by protestors
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News24 reports that the University of Cape Town (UCT) closed its campuses on Wednesday after a group of protesters allegedly "intimidated and traumatised" university staff.
Bad news for workers as take-home pay continues to shrink
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BDLive reports that workers took home much smaller disposable salaries in August 2016 than they did in August 2015, as inflation accelerated but growth in wages slowed.
Mpumalanga teachers to march on Thursday in Mbombela over cuts to posts
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The New Age reports that scores of teachers from across Mpumalanga affiliated to the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) will be temporarily downing tools and taking to the streets of Mbombela on Thursday.
Cosatu takes up University of Zululand staff fight
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Daily News reports that Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal has added its voice to the ongoing protests by workers at the University of Zululand and troubles facing the institution.
Poultry sector restructure may see 12,000 jobs lost
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TimesLive reports that chicken imports and the drought are biting into the poultry sector and as many as 12,000 jobs might soon be shed.
Visitors turned away from Table Mountain due to cableway strike
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Cape Talk reports that with wage negotiations between Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) and staff at an impasse, a strike commenced on Wednesday.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 27 September 2016
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Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 27 September 2016
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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, 26 September 2016.
Hlaudi Motsoeneng can apply to get his operations chief job back, says SABC
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BDLive reports that Prof Mbulaheni Maguvhe, SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chairman, has announced that Hlaudi Motsoeneng can apply for his old job of chief operating officer when it is advertised.
We'll bring Gauteng to a standstill on 7 October‚ vows Cosatu
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TMG Digital reports that labour federation Cosatu on Tuesday vowed to bring Gauteng to a standstill when they march on International Decent Work Day on 7 October.
UP closes for extended recess, while Solidarity withdraws members from campus
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Netwerk24 reports that the continuing unrest on campus forced the University of Pretoria (UP) on Monday to immediately close for the Spring recess, which has been extended by a week. Plans to use the recess for lectures and exams have been shelved.
Women in mining, construction sectors still face discrimination
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Business Report writes that men working in the male-dominated mining and construction sectors continue to use abusive and discriminatory language against their female colleagues, research released on Monday showed.
Join our march on 7 October, Cosatu urges students
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IOL News reports that Cosatu Gauteng has called on students and lecturers to join its mass action campaign for working class issues and free education.
NUM members at Implats refinery down tools over pay
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Bloomberg reports that members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at Impala Platinum’s refinery commenced a strike on Tuesday after talks over pay and benefits broke down.