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.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 12 August 2021
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Labour Minister outlines interventions to assist KZN workers affected by recent civil unrest
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Engineering News reports that Minister Thulas Nxesi has outlined interventions by the Department of Employment and Labour on how it will be assisting affected workers across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) following the recent civil unrest.
Suspect arrested for ‘offering R50,000 bribe’ to squash PPE investigation by SIU
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Sowetan reports that a man who allegedly tried to bribe away a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into the irregular awarding of a personal protective equipment (PPE) contract by the Mpumalanga department of public works has landed himself behind bars.
Permanently injured fireman in court battle with City of Cape Town to secure promotion
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The Star reports that the City of Cape Town has been accused of acting immorally and arbitrarily by refusing to promote a firefighter who suffered permanent injuries at the workplace.
Unions at Mango considering appealing against business rescue ruling in effort to have own candidate appointed
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Fin24 reports that three unions at Mango say they intend to appeal a ruling placing the low-cost airline in voluntary business rescue, pending consideration of the judge's reasons for his decision.
Military union lashes SANDF over shortage of hygiene material in KZN
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The Star reports that the SA National Defence Union (Sandu) has called on newly appointed Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise to intervene over the alleged shortage of hygiene material for army personnel deployed in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Treasury advises public that partial withdrawal of pension funds currently not permisable
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The Citizen reports that National Treasury has advised the public against contacting their retirement funds in an attempt to request a partial withdrawal of pension funds as the law did not currently allow that.
New Joburg mayor doesn’t have a problem with insourcing, but only if it makes financial sense
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TimesLIVE reports that according to newly elected City of Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo, the city does not have a problem with insourcing staff, provided it makes financial sense and achieves savings for the city.
Plan for partial pension withdrawals won’t be ready before 2022, with GEPF to be excluded
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BL Premium reports that workers in financial distress hoping for early access to a portion of their retirement savings while still employed won't be able to do so until at least 2022.
Amcu to commemorate Marikana, celebrate Women’s Month with upcoming events in August
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Mining Weekly reports that in paying tribute to the 44 mineworkers killed at Marikana on 16 August 2012, trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) will host its ninth commemorative lecture this week.
Struggling arms manufacturer Denel confident of recovery if it gets state bail out
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BusinessLive reports that cash-strapped state-owned Denel believes it can become a sustainable business within the next five years if it restructures to create a streamlined and refocused company.
Warder found dead on Tuesday in Leeuwkop Prison's Covid-19 isolation wing
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News24 reports that the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has called for the suspension of top officials at Leeuwkop Prison in northern Johannesburg after the discovery on Tuesday night of the body of a warder in the Covid-19 isolation wing.
Makhura says Gauteng has shifted focus to vaccinating farm workers
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News24 reports that Gauteng Premier David Makhura’s provincial government had now shifted its Covid-19 inoculation programme to farmers and their workers.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 11 August 2021
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Labour Minister must withdraw ‘mandatory vaccinations’ guidelines, insists business group Sakeliga
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The Citizen reports that business group Sakeliga is not happy with the directive that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Thulas Nxesi issued two months ago regarding vaccination in the workplace.
Cathsseta’s clearing of backlog of tourist guide certificates hailed
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Cape Argus reports that the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (Cathsseta) has confirmed that it has cleared the backlog in respect of certification of learners, including learner tourist guides in the Western Cape.
Unisa graduates start petition in bid to get their certificates issued
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EWN reports that University of South Africa (Unisa) students have started a petition in a desperate plea to have the university release their certificates, months after they graduated.
Nehawu claims R35m tender scandal over revamping of unsafe Northern Cape legislature building
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Mail and Guardian writes that turning to the courts could be the only way to force the Northern Cape legislature to investigate allegations about how a company contracted to revamp its building did not complete the work.
Justice for Miners wants Tshiamiso Trust to expedite payment of TB and silicosis compensation to 500,000 miners
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BL Premium reports that Bishop Jo Seoka, chair of the Justice for Miners Organisation, says payment of compensation to 500,000 miners who became sick with tuberculosis (TB) and/or silicosis because of their jobs, must be expedited.
Unions up in arms as court gives nod to Mango’s application for business rescue
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BusinessLive reports that the South Gauteng High Court on Tuesday approved low-cost airline Mango, which is a subsidiary of SA Airways, going into voluntary business rescue.
Ex-Mahikeng municipal employee arrested in connection with VBS Bank looting scandal
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News24 reports that a 59-year-old former Mahikeng Municipality official is the latest person to be arrested in connection with the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.
Ceasefire in Cape Town taxi violence holds, with arbitration between CATA and Codeta set to resume
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News24 reports that Cape Town's taxi industry will next week resume arbitration over a coveted route, as the police and SA National Defence Force continue monitoring any possible flare-ups of violence.
Trade union Solidarity welcomes investigation into explosion at Medupi Unit 4
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Engineering News reports that trade union Solidarity says it supports power utility Eskom's investigation following an explosion on Sunday at Unit 4 of the Medupi power station in Lephalale.
Nursing union Denosa says shortage of staff at Gauteng public hospitals a widespread issue
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EWN reports that the Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA (Denosa) on Tuesday said the shortage of staff at public hospitals in Gauteng was more widespread than just the Helen Joseph Hospital.
Durban security guard killed in drive-by shooting early on Tuesday morning
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The Witness reports that a security guard was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Electron Road in Durban on Tuesday morning.
New health minister Joe Phaahla lifts precautionary suspension of HPCSA chief executive David Motau
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TimesLIVE reports that newly appointed health minister Joe Phaahla has lifted the precautionary suspension of Health Professions Council of SA's (HPCSA’s) registrar and CEO David Motau.
Roundup on Tuesday, 10 August 2021 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend news, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related stories that appeared since
Friday, 6 August 2021.
Nurses at Helen Joseph Hospital plead for resources as Charlotte Maxeke Hospital closure strains system
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EWN reports on an urgent plea on Tuesday morning for more resources at the Helen Joseph Hospital where nurses are battling to cope with the influx of patients who are unable to access treatment at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital facility.
Ingonyama Trust Board gets a new chief executive
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Mail & Guardian reports that Land Reform Minister Thoko Didiza has appointed a new chief executive at the troubled Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) as part of her attempt to reform the institution.
Army deployment at SABC a routine check or intelligence tip-off, says analyst
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Independent Media reports that according to defence analyst Helmoed Heitman, the deployment of the SANDF to SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) offices is of no significance unless the Presidency has been informed of an insurrection.