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.
City Power rubbishes claims of a ‘go-slow’ by subcontractors
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The Citizen reports that the City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility City Power has refuted claims of a protest by some of its subcontractors.
Ten accused in Fort Hare R171m corruption, fraud matter granted bail of R50,000 each
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News24 reports that on Thursday, the Dimbaza Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape granted bail of R50,000 each to 10 of the accused in the University of Fort Hare (UFH) fraud and corruption case.
Over 130 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay robbed, mostly at gunpoint, in five months
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GroundUp reports that according to Eastern Cape Department of Education, since November, 131 schools in the Nelson Mandela Bay region have been robbed.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 12 April 2024
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Sibanye-Stillwater could retrench nearly 4,000 gold mining workers
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BL Premium reports that Sibanye-Stillwater has announced additional restructuring at some of its SA gold mining operations that could result in 4,000 more job losses.
Matjhabeng mayor ordered municipal workers to pay for ANC election gala dinner, 'or else...'
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City Press reports that employees in the troubled Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State were allegedly ordered to pay between R1,000 and R10,000 towards the hosting of an ANC gala dinner to raise funds for elections.
Hillbrow and Sunnyside to be targeted by 2,500 military veterans becoming traffic wardens in Gauteng
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The Citizen reports that Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called the 2,500 military veterans who are joining the province’s traffic wardens, “the generation that will end lawlessness in our province”.
Mbhazima Shilowa slams size of Joburg mayor’s security detail, saying ‘no minister has 10 bodyguards’
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The Citizen reports that former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa has lashed out at the mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, for his surprisingly massive security detail.
Suspended municipal manager takes Msunduzi to the Labour Court
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The Witness reports that the suspended Msunduzi municipal manager Lulamile Mapholoba has taken the city to the Labour Court, seeking an interdict stopping the City from going ahead with the suspension.
Former KPMG bursary specialist accused of fraud has six companies, two of which have been deregistered
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SowetanLive reports that arrested former bursaries specialist at KPMG, Fidelis Moema, is a director of six companies, two of which have been deregistered for noncompliance.
Northdale campus of uMgungundlovu TVET college shut down over NSFAS payment problems
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The Witness reports that the uMgungundlovu TVET College’s Northdale campus was shut down on Tuesday following student protests over the non-payment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances.
Hope for unemployed KZN doctors as 120 job posts advertised following sit-in at provincial health offices
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IOL News reports that a week after unemployed doctors staged a sit-in at the headquarters in Pietermaritzburg of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health (DOH), an agreement has been reached.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 11 April 2024
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Illegal mining suspect who tried to bribe and then assaulted police officer arrested in Sabie
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TimesLIVE reports that on Tuesday, police arrested a Zimbabwean man who was caught in Sabie with equipment suspected of being used for illegal mining.
No crisis here, says City Power about talk of subcontractors downing tools
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TimesLIVE reports that according to City Power, there is no “crisis” within the entity and its contractors are not downing tools but working as usual.
SCA rules tougher sanctions must apply to teachers for assaulting learners
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GroundUp reports that the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set aside the sanctions imposed by the SA Council for Educators (SACE) on two teachers who assaulted learners, and directed that it reconsider its decisions in line with the best interest of learners.
Mapisa-Nqakula off hook in parliamentary investigation into Secretary to Parliament’s exorbitant salary increase
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IOL News reports that former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is off the hook after the Powers and Privileges Committee dropped an investigation against her for greatly inflating the salary of the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George.
Ellies shutting down, but operating entities to continue in business rescue and jobs could be saved
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BL Premium reports that after trading for 45 years, Ellies Holdings is shutting down after a failed campaign to win over the local renewable energy market.
Motsoaledi scotches rumours of cancellation of Critical Skills Work Visa
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Engineering News reports that Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday denied that his department had cancelled the Critical Skills Work Visa and emphasised its importance.
DA calls for thorough investigation into death at hands of cops of female metro police officer in Soweto
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The Citizen reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Johannesburg is concerned about the death of a Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer at the hands of the SA Police Service (SAPS).
UJ vice-chancellor's official residence gets R3m makeover
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News24 reports that furniture worth more than R1 million, R250,000 for "decorations", R243,821 for appliances, R165,581 for an intercom system and R36,000 for a skylight are some of the requisitions approved for a makeover for the official residence of the vice-chancellor (VC) of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi.
Eastern Cape teacher suspended for alleged corporal punishment
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TimesLIVE reports that an Eastern Cape teacher has been suspended pending an investigation into alleged corporal punishment at school.
Lesufi's Nasi iSpani jobs programme leaves more than 300 recruits without payment
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News24 reports that Nasi iSpani, which translates to 'here is a job' in isiZulu, is a mass youth employment programme, which is being driven by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Gunfire between cops and ‘zama zamas’ outside Primrose high school forces pupils, staff to run for cover
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News24 reports that pupils and staff at Primrose High School in Germiston had to run for cover after gunfire erupted outside the school on Tuesday morning.
Former Nedbank HR executive fired for alleged racism to challenge Labour Court ruling against her
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Fin24 reports that Nedbank says the former human resources executive fired for alleged racism and dishonesty almost five years ago is challenging a recent Labour Court ruling that sanctioned the bank’s actions against her.
Seven suspected zama zamas arrested in shootout on Tuesday in Primrose, Germiston
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The Citizen reports that Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have arrested seven suspected illegal miners during a multidisciplinary operation in Germiston.
Defence ministry pays nearly R9,000 a month for residence of SANDF chief vacant since 2021
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The Citizen reports that the Department of Defence is spending about R9,000 on electricity, water, and waste removal on a property that has been unoccupied for 28 months.
Old government buildings to be converted into homes for State employees
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Engineering News reports that Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi wants to convert old and unused government buildings into residential properties for government employees.
Motsoaledi to rework work visa rules after ‘ill-advised’ premature Gazetting
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BL Premium reports that Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will be withdrawing the new work visa regulations he gazetted on 28 March and says he was “ill advised” to gazette them the day before the 29 March deadline for public comments on the draft version.