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.
Amplats confident of settling wage dispute with NUM
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EWN reports that Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is confident it will reach an agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), which has declared a wage dispute with the platinum producer after talks deadlocked.
Cosatu’s nationwide mass action for decent work to be on 7 October
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eNCA reports that labour federation Cosatu has announced countrywide mass action next month in its fight for decent work.
Labour department uncovers shocking bio-hazard lapses at public health facilities
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TMG Digital reports that inspections carried out by the Department of Labour at public health care sector facilities have uncovered shocking non-compliance when it comes workplace safety and hazardous biological agents.
Labour unions unite to tackle Amplats on wage increases
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Business Report writes that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the United Association of SA (Uasa) have joined the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) in declaring a wage dispute against Anglo American Platinum (Amplats).
‘Aurora saga shows system fosters corruption and works against workers’
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Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary of trade union Solidarity, looks in detail at how the six year-long Aurora saga played out and comes to the conclusion that the system suits those carrying out corruption but works against the workers.
Sdumo Dlamini is clownish, Malema tells Vavi and Irvin Jim
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The Citizen reports that Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), slated Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) president Sdumo Dlamini on Tuesday as a clown.
Tshwane mayor has plans to root out corruption, boost staff morale
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News24 reports that low staff morale and poor management are some of the problems Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga has encountered in his first month in office.
Consumer price inflation slows to 5.9% in August
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BDLive reports that the consumer inflation index (CPI) slowed to 5.9% year-on-year in August, from the 6% reported for July.
Cosatu and SACP to help students take fees battle to ‘private capital’
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BDlive reports that labour federation Cosatu and the SA Communist party (SACP) will seek to ally with students to take the battle over tuition costs to the rich and private capita and way from the state.
Cosatu slaps down affiliates that want Ramaphosa as ANC president
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BDLive reports that, with some of its affiliates clamouring for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to take over the leadership of the ANC, Cosatu on Tuesday sought to put a lid on the succession debate.
Relief as Nelson Mandela Bay refuse collection strike comes to end
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HeraldLive reports that the strike by Nelson Mandela Bay municipal refuse workers ended on Tuesday after union members and the municipality agreed to certain terms put on the table. However, some issues must still be resolved.
Discovery medical scheme delivers on warning of hefty premiums hike
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BDLive reports that Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) is to raise its premiums by a weighted average of 10.2% in January.
SABC won’t comment on Hlaudi Motsoeneng's position
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IOL News reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has declined to comment on whether Hlaudi Motsoeneng returned to work on Tuesday, despite a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment effectively barring him from continuing in his position as the chief operating officer.
Metrorail in Cape Town suspends trains on central line
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News24 reports that Metrorail in Cape Town on Tuesday suspended trains in the central service corridor following a violent service delivery protest in Langa.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 20 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, 20 September 2016
Zuma has to go, says Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman
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Bloomberg reports that according to Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman, President Jacob Zuma “has to go”, with poor governance deterring prospective investors.
Nelson Mandela Bay refuse strike to end if workers accept deal
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HeraldLive reports that the Nelson Mandela Bay refuse strike might come to an end on Tuesday if workers accept an agreement hammered out with the municipality.
Cosatu staying on the fence about ANC succession
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BDLive reports that labour federation Cosatu said on Tuesday it was not prepared to take a public stance on the leadership succession question within the African National Congress (ANC).
NUM shocked by alleged incident of sexual harassment at Assmang mine
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Mining Review reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said it was “shocked and disappointed” to learn of an alleged sexual harassment incident involving one of its members at ferrochrome producer Assmang’s Black Rock mine
Cosatu to strike nationwide next month to highlight hardships of vulnerable workers
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TMG Digital reports that labour federation Cosatu will stage a national strike early next month in response to hardships that vulnerable workers are exposed to daily.
NUM declares wage dispute with Anglo Platinum
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Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) declared a wage dispute with Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Tuesday after negotiations deadlocked, setting the stage for a potential strike.
Sadtu opposes Western Cape plan for school assessors
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BDLive reports that the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has indicated its opposition to the proposed reintroduction of school assessors in the Western Cape.
Gautrain strike averted with wage deal between transport union Untu and Bombela
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TMG Digital reports that a strike that threatened to disrupt Gautrain services has been averted after operating company Bombela and the United National Transport Union (Untu) reached a settlement.
CCMA taken to court over its ‘unfair’ rules of representation at hearings
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ANA reports that a group of organisations is challenging the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) over its rules of representation, which they label as unfair towards workers.
Motsoeneng to report for duty on Tuesday at SABC as an 'ordinary employee'
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News24 reports that SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng would report for duty as an "ordinary employee" on Tuesday, his lawyer Zola Majavu indicated on Monday.
Langlaagte tragedy could have been averted if agreed rehabilitation had been done
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The Start reports that the deaths of the Langlaagte illegal miners last week might have been avoided if rehabilitation work on the exposed underground tunnels promised by Central Rand Gold (CRG) in 2009 had gone ahead.
Solidarity launches labour law app for smart phones
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Netwerk24 reports that trade union Solidarity has launched the first South African smart phone app that focuses on labour law.
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 19 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 Monday, 19 September 2016
Roundup of labour news on Monday, 19 September 2016
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In our Monday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Friday, 16 September 2016.
Social workers protest at Union Buildings over poor salaries and ‘horrible’ work conditions
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TimesLive reports that over 20‚000 social workers from all over the country gathered at the Union Buildings on Monday in a peaceful protest to demand better salaries‚ better work equipment and better work conditions.