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.
Court finds Netcare failed to protect operating theatre manager against an abusive surgeon
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GroundUp reports that the former manager of an operating theatre at Universitas Hospital has successfully sued Netcare for failing to protect her and take action against an abusive surgeon.
Solidarity demands that GEPF chair must go following allegations of VBS bribe
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Solidarity issued a press statement on Tuesday advising that it will address official correspondence to the Minister of Finance requesting that Dondo Mogajane be immediately relieved of his duties as chairperson of the board of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF).
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 17 July 2024
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
IT companies increasingly favour employing persons with skills rather than those with qualifications and no skills
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The Citizen reports that 15 July was World Youth Skills Day, as declared by the UN General Assembly to celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Jacket, shoes, wallet and cellphone of missing SANDF soldier found in two locations in bushy terrain
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News24 reports that it has been more than two months since a SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier disappeared from the Lohatla military base in the Northern Cape, leaving only his personal belongings behind.
Home Affairs has reduced the permit application backlog by 30% since April
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BusinessLive reports that Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Minister Leon Schreiber is committed to making his department “a powerful engine of economic growth”, and has taken urgent action to reduce the backlog of permit applications.
Joburg will provide extra protection if needed, says mayor after forensic investigator’s murder
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TimesLIVE reports that Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda says the city will provide an additional layer of protection for investigators in the city’s Group Forensics and Investigation Services (GFIS) unit should there be a need.
Parks Tau seeks tougher compliance with BBBEE legislation
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BL Premium reports that trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has called for tougher compliance of broad-based BEE legislation by private sector firms as he seeks to drive empowerment and transformation by his department.
Automobile Association expects only minor relief, if any, at the petrol pumps in August
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TimesLIVE reports that after two consecutive months of substantial fuel price decreases, the tide appears to be turning and motorists can expect only minor relief in petrol prices and slight increases to diesel and paraffin prices in August.
Roundup on Monday, 15 July 2024 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend and recent reports,
see summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related stories that recently appeared.
Gautrain operator notes increasing ‘return to work’ requests by striking Numsa members
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BusinessLive reports that Gautrain operator Bombela Operating Company (BOC) says it has noted increasing “return to work” requests by striking workers affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa), who have been on strike since Monday demanding above-inflation wage increases.
Numsa calls off strike at Ford SA after negotiation of R20,000 bonuses
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Fin24 reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has announced that thousands of employees will return to work after days of strike action at the Ford SA Silverton assembly plant.
Trade union Solidarity puts forward recovery plan to revive economy
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BL Premium reports that trade union Solidarity has identified a stable currency, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, and a trained workforce as among five priority areas the government needs to focus on to grow the economy.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 11 July 2024
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
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.