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.
Ten seasonal farmworkers killed in Monday’s Van Rhyns Pass bus crash, with 29 still hospitalised
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News24 reports that according to Western Cape police, 10 people died after a bus carrying about 42 seasonal farmworkers swerved off Van Rhyns Pass in the Western Cape shortly after 17:00 on Monday.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 3 September 2024
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summaries of our selection of South African
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Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 30 August 2024
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
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Guards attached to Home Affairs offices in KZN and Mpumalanga not coping after three years of no leave
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The Star reports that scores of security officers attached to various Department of Home Affairs (DHA) offices in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and parts of Mpumalanga have accused their employer of exploitation and failing to allow them their overdue leave days for more than three years.
Pick n Pay shareholders push back against former CEO Pieter Boone’s R16m golden handshake
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BusinessLive reports that Pick n Pay shareholders have expressed dissent at the R16m termination payout to former CEO Pieter Boone, triggering a JSE rule that requires the retailer to address their concern.
One suspect arrested after break-in and robbery at Limpopo home of deputy police minister Cassel Mathale
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News24 reports that Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale's Limpopo home was broken into on Thursday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the incident, adding that one person had been arrested.
Implats CEO says it’s ‘highly improbable’ new PGM mines will be developed in SA
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BL Premium reports that Impala Platinum (Implats) CEO Nico Muller has ruled out the development of new platinum group metals (PGM) mines in SA, saying the long-term outlook for demand in electric vehicles has curtailed the desire to develop new assets in the sector.
New MK Party MP Brian Molefe says there are no facts to support corruption claims against him
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EWN reports that former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe says there are no facts to support corruption claims against him. On Wednesday, he and other former state-owned enterprises (SOEs) heads who were sworn in as parliamentarians for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
Driver in Mzansi Express bus crash which killed ten passengers ‘new in the job’ and not familiar with road
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IOL News reports that at least 10 passengers died in an Mzansi Express bus accident which took place on the N1 freeway near Makhado (previously Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo province just before midnight on Tuesday.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa gets new boss to replace Mark Raine
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TimesLIVE reports that Mark Raine will step down from his role as co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) and executive director of Mercedes-Benz Cars on Saturday.
Soweto residents protest Joburg mayor's JMPD foreign hiring proposal, hand over 200 CVs
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News24 reports that City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero received around 200 CVs after Soweto residents marched to his office on Wednesday morning.
North West school principal suspended for allegedly accepting bribe to appoint teacher
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News24 reports that the North West Department of Education has placed the principal of Matlape Primary School, in Coligny, on precautionary suspension due to allegations that he allegedly accepted a bribe to appoint a teacher.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 29 August 2024
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Most Imatu regions accept facilitators’ proposed wage hikes for municipal workers
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BL Premium reports that according to Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) president Keith Swanepoel, the union’s members have largely accepted a proposal brokered by two facilitators for above-inflation wage increases for municipal employees.
Solidarity files complaint against the Legal Practice Council over failure to comply with PAIA request
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Maroela Media reports that the Solidarity Law Network has filed a complaint with the Information Regulator (IR) against the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for failure to comply with a request brought in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
Amid VBS Bank corruption claims, Ramaphosa calls on justice minister Thembi Simelane to explain
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TimesLIVE reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally requested a briefing from justice and constitutional development minister Thembi Simelane following media reports alleging corruption during her time as mayor of Polokwane.
Former FNB employee jailed for an effective 15 years for stealing R5 million from ‘dormant’ account
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IOL News reports that a former FNB employee has been jailed to an effective 15 years for fraud, corruption and violating the Cyber Crimes Act.
Department of Health gears up to publish first NHI regulations
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BusinessLive reports that the Department of Health (DOH) expects within the next month to release its first set of draft regulations for the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act for public comment.
DA changing its tune about court challenge against NHI now that it is part of GNU
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City Press reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) seems to be reconsidering its intention to challenge the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill in the Constitutional Court, following the party's entry into the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Farm workers march in rain and wind to call for an end to imports of harmful pesticides from Germany
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GroundUp reports that more than 150 farm workers and supporters – mostly women – braved gale force winds and heavy rainfall on Tuesday to march through the streets of Cape Town calling for a ban on harmful pesticides.
Tshwane criticised by EFF for failure to protect clinics after recent break-ins
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Pretoria News reports that the EFF in Tshwane has called into question the ability of the metro to protect its assets following a recent break-in at the Olievenhoutbosch clinic, where 18 computers and other valuables were stolen.
South Africa’s illegal gold mining is surging again
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MiningMX reports that against the backdrop of record high prices for gold, Sibanye-Stillwater has reported a surge in illegal mining incidents and arrests around its SA gold operations.
More than 2,400 teaching posts to be cut in the Western Cape from January 2025
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GroundUp reports that more than 2,400 educator posts will be cut in the Western Cape from 1 January 2025. This is according to a circular issued by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) on Tuesday on posts for 2025.
City of Cape Town fires waste management executive director found guilty of misconduct
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Daily Maverick reports that the City of Cape Town has sacked its urban waste management executive director Luzuko Mdunyelwa after he was found guilty on four out of six misconduct charges.
Cape Town rejects ‘unaffordable’ wage increases proposed by facilitator in municipal wage talks
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IOL Business reports that the City of Cape Town is digging its heels in over the above-average salary increases that have been proposed for municipal workers.
NHI will prompt exodus of top taxpayers, IRR warns
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BL Premium reports that the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has called on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to repeal the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, saying its restrictions on medical schemes will increase the emigration of SA’s biggest taxpayers and dent the corporate tax take.
Solidarity launches skills bank to boost growth, job creation
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Engineering News reports that Solidarity has established a major skills bank with a view to addressing the skills crisis, particularly in the public sector.
Suspect held after Gauteng cops find cloned police vehicle that was used in truck hijackings and courier robberies
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TimesLIVE reports that Gauteng police have arrested a suspect after the discovery of a cloned police vehicle believed to have been used in a spate of truck hijackings and courier vehicle robberies in the province.
Saftu calls for workers’ rights to be upheld at Educor colleges as registration licence is reinstated
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Mail & Guardian reports that the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has called on the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to ensure the rights of workers are recognised after it decided to reinstate the registration licence of private learning group Educor.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.