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.
Unions, industry prepare for ‘tough’ talks, with metals & engineering wage negotiations to get under way on Wednesday
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Engineering News reports that trade unions and employers associations expect negotiations at the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), which are set to start on 10 April in Boksburg, to be tough.
Free State sergeant arrested for alleged corruption related to application to expunge criminal record
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News24 reports that Free State police have arrested a SA Police Service (SAPS) sergeant for alleged corruption.
DA seeks feedback regarding Secretary to Parliament’s 70% salary increase
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SABC News reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Parliament’s Powers and Privileges Committee requesting feedback on progress made in respect of a compliant made to investigate former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula about a 70% salary increase given to the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George.
Western Cape education department terminates contracts of 15 Atlantis teachers, leaving parents fuming
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News24 reports that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has opted not to renew the contracts of 15 teachers in Atlantis, leaving several schools in the area without enough staff to teach pupils.
Long-delayed amendments to Immigration Act to give effect to ConCourt judgment tabled
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BL Premium reports that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has tabled the Immigration Amendment Bill to give effect to two Constitutional Court (ConCourt) judgments related to the rights of illegal foreigners.
Xolani Tom takes Fort Hare to CCMA over ‘unfair dismissal’
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SowetanLive reports that the president of the National Tertiary Education Union, who claimed he was kidnapped and tortured by police a year ago, is challenging his dismissal from the University of Fort Hare (UFH).
New visa regulations welcomed by BLSA, but there are concerns about implementation
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The Citizen reports that new visa regulations, which will make it easier for people to come and work in SA, have been welcomed, but there are concerns about their implementation as the country does not necessarily have the resources and leadership required for effective implementation.
Limpopo teacher who fraudulently pocketed R400,000 pleads guilty and gets wholly suspended sentence
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IOL News reports that a 52-year-old teacher, formerly employed by the Limpopo education department, was sentenced on Friday by the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court to pay a R60,000 fine or five years imprisonment wholly suspended for five years for fraud.
Gender parity in asset management industry still has a long way to go
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BL Premium reports that employment trends in the asset management industry continue to be heavily favour of men, especially when it comes to investment-related roles.
SAA looking for new CEO and other executives after collapse of Takatso deal
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The Citizen reports that South African Airways (SAA) is looking to bring stability to its interim executive management team by advertising five positions for permanent posts, including that of chief executive officer.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 9 April 2024
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Prevent Kakamas school tragedy by complying with the law before it is too late, Solidarity urges
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Solidarity has demanded urgent action from the Department of Education to ensure health and safety at Kakamas High School in the Northern Cape in order to prevent a possible tragedy for children and teachers.
Failure by Home Affairs to consult on work visa rules raises alarm
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BL Premium reports that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) pre-empted its own public comment process when it gazetted SA’s long-awaited new skilled work visa regulations on 28 March.
Ex head of Nedbank HR fails in bid to review dismissal for saying ‘black people are lazier and more incompetent than white people’
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IOL News reports that a former executive head of HR at Nedbank, who was dismissed after making racially discriminatory remarks by stating 'black people are lazier and more incompetent than white people,' has had her review application dismissed by the Johannesburg Labour Court.
Six people appear in Brits court for illegal mining in North West
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IOL News reports that six people were arrested when North West police shut down an illegal mine near Brits as part of operation Vala Umgodi – a multi-disciplinary operation that was conducted in Hartbeespoortdam on 3 April.
PSA rejects economist's claims and insists 'public servants are undervalued and overworked, not overpaid'
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City Press reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA), which represents more than 245,000 public sector employees, has pushed back against claims that public servants are overpaid and underperforming.
Unforeseen complexities delaying Eskom restructuring into three divisions, says Gordhan
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SABC News reports that Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Minister Pravin Gordhan says unforeseen complexities have caused delays in executing the restructuring of Eskom into three divisions, namely for electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
President of Special Tribunal accused of instructing officials to reserve registrar post for her preferred candidate
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News24 reports that the President of the Special Tribunal, Judge Lebogang Modiba, is alleged to have interfered in the recruitment process for a registrar.
Former director-general in Eastern Cape premier's office and others in court over R20m tender fraud
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News24 reports that the former director-general in the Eastern Cape's Office of the Premier, Marion Mbina-Mthembu, and five others appeared in the Zwelitsha Magistrate's Court on Friday on charges of defrauding the state of R20 million.
Roundup on Monday, 8 April 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.
Two former Cape Town cops sentenced to nine years in jail for selling docket for R40,000
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News24 reports that two former Western Cape police officials have been sentenced to an effective nine years in jail for selling a docket for R40,000.
With increases of 5% to 7%, salaried employees may be better off this year
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City Press reports that early indications suggest that salaried employees may be better off this year, but with persistent inflation, high taxes and high interest rates, consumers are not yet in calm waters.
Shoprite’s employee trust pays out R500m in only two years
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Business Report writes that the Shoprite Group has paid out more than R500 million to employees through its Shoprite Employee Trust (SET) in SA, barely two years after the trust was established.
Manager held at gunpoint during armed robbery at Boxer Superstore in Eastern Cape
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News24 reports that the manager of Boxer Superstore in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, found himself at the mercy of an armed group of men during a robbery last Wednesday morning.
Harmony Gold wage deal sets new standard in collective bargaining
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Jonathan Goldberg, chairman of Global Business Solutions, writes that a landmark collective bargaining agreement has been reached, signalling a new era for SA’s labour landscape.
More arrests expected relating to KPMG R16.5m bursary fraud
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TimesLIVE reports that the Hawks are confident KPMG employee Fidelis Moema, accused of stealing R16.5m of bursary funds meant for university students, will not be the only person prosecuted for the money-laundering scandal.
Numsa seeks declaratory order that its planned strike at RAF is legal and protected
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BL Premium reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has approached the Labour Court for a declaratory order to the effect that its planned strike action at the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is legal and protected.
Educor qualifications still valid
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Mail & Guardian reports that the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has assured students that the qualifications they have obtained from Educor’s private institutions are valid.
JMPD officer shot and killed by police in bid to prevent arrest of her 'reckless driver' son
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News24 reports that a Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer was shot and killed during a shootout with members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) outside her Dobsonville home in Gauteng on Saturday evening.
PIC appoints a new CFO, despite CCMA ruling that predecessor should be reinstated
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Moneyweb reports that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has announced the permanent appointment of Batandwa Damoyi as its new chief financial officer (CFO).