Today's Labour News

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Eastern Cape teacher suspended for alleged corporal punishment

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education blackboard thumb medium80 92TimesLIVE 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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PanyazaLesufiNews24 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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news shutterstockIn 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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gunNews24 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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NedbankFin24 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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handcuffsThe 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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sandf thumb medium90 89The 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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newsEngineering 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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MotsoalediBL 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.

Unions, industry prepare for ‘tough’ talks, with metals & engineering wage negotiations to get under way on Wednesday

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meibcEngineering 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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sapsNews24 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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parliamentSABC 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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education thumb100 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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parliamentBL 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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FortHareSowetanLive 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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blsa thumb medium70 98The 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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gavel thumb100 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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equalopportunityBL 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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saa thumb medium95 76The 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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news shutterstockIn 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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SolidaritySolidarity 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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southafricalogoBL 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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labourcourtsIOL 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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gavel thumb100 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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psaCity 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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eskomSABC 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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newsNews24 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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easterncape thumb100 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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news shutterstockIn 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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gavel thumb100 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.