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.
Gauteng motorists told to beware criminals masquerading as traffic police officers
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BusinessLive reports that the Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) unit has urged motorists to beware of criminals posing as traffic officers with the intention of kidnapping, robbing or hijacking road users.
Dobsonville doctor dies after being shot during robbery at practice
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TimesLIVE reports that a well-known Dobsonville doctor has died after being shot during a robbery at his practice in Soweto, Johannesburg.
Protester arrested for public violence in impasse between Pretoria University and striking employees
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News24 reports that Gauteng police arrested a protester for public violence in the continued impasse between the University of Pretoria (UP) and striking employees over wages.
Eighteen pupils injured after ceiling collapsed at Tembisa primary school on Tuesday
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News24 reports that eighteen pupils were injured after a classroom's ceiling collapsed at Umthambeka Primary School in Tembisa on Tuesday.
Ramaphosa nominates Mandisa Maya as next chief justice when Zondo retires in August
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BusinessLive reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated deputy chief justice Mandisa Maya as the next chief justice. The chief justice position will become vacant on 31 August when the term of office of Raymond Zondo comes to an end.
Student constable arrested for raping fellow police officer
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The Citizen reports that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has arrested a student constable in KwaZulu-Natal for allegedly raping his colleague after a braai.
Labour experts warn against unrealistic approach to 2024 wage negotiations
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SABC News reports that trade unions in various sectors of the economy are gearing up for what could be another tough round of wage talks this year, but labour experts have cautioned against unrealistic expectations.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 28 February 2024
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
SA investment professional in fake qualifications row quits senior role in industry body
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Fin24 reports that Langalezwe Madonko, the central figure in a fake qualification controversy at private equity company Summit Africa, has resigned from his senior position at a black investment industry body.
Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula has 10 days to respond to allegations on Parliament secretary's ballooning salary
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News24 reports that in the final days of her term, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must defend herself against misconduct allegations relating to the controversial salary of Parliament's secretary, Xolile George.
Numsa accuses Putco of mistreating employees suspended for allegedly striking illegally in 2020
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The Star reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has accused bus operator Putco of mistreating its suspended workers.
Home Affairs investigating SA Military Health Service general who ‘lied’ about his age
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City Press reports that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is investigating a general who appears to have become four years “younger” while he was in the defence force.
Former Oudtshoorn deputy mayor sentenced to jail time for sexual assaulting an employee
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IOL News reports that the former deputy mayor of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, Mlandeli Abednico Nyuka, has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for sexually assaulting an employee who worked in Nyuka’s office.
As spectre of prescribed pension fund assets returns, asset managers indicate strong opposition
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BL Premium reports that the ANC plans to introduce legislation to compel pension fund managers to invest in government stock as part of its plans to grow the economy and put greater investment into infrastructure development.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 27 February 2024
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Bogus doctor who tried to solicit bribe from patient at Chris Hani Baragwanath arrested
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The Citizen reports that a woman who posed as a doctor will soon appear in court after she was caught trying to solicit a bribe from a patient at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg.
Clash over wages at Pretoria University sees use of tear gas and rubber bullets
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BNN Network reports that a peaceful protest over wages at the University of Pretoria's (UP’s) Hatfield campus turned into a scene of chaos and conflict on Monday.
March by unemployed healthcare workers to Union Buildings on Monday
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News24 reports that about 100 healthcare workers marched to the Union Buildings on Monday to demand jobs and call for a health budget increase.
Cosatu hails ANC election manifesto as a ‘silver bullet’
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BusinessLive reports that labour federation Cosatu, which has supported the ANC during elections since 1994, has thrown its weight behind the governing party’s manifesto.
Labour department closes unsafe mobile classrooms at school in in Limpopo
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TimesLIVE reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) inspectorate in Limpopo has closed down seven mobile classrooms at Tshikundamalema Secondary School in Masisi, due to non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Nehawu-affiliated workers at Nelson Mandela University embark on strike for 8% rise
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SABC News reports that workers affiliated to the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) at Nelson Mandela University have embarked on a full-blown no-work, no-pay strike at the university in Gqeberha.
Roundup on Monday, 26 February 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.
Sibanye concludes restructuring talks at PGM mines with 852 employees and contractors to be retrenched
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Miningmx reports that Sibanye-Stillwater is to retrench 852 full time employees and contractors at its South African platinum group metals (PGM) mines, it announced on Friday.
G4S officials at Mangaung prison amid probe following Thabo Bester escape
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Sunday World reports that an internal observation report has revealed that seven G4S officials, who were facing a probe, have jumped ship, and five more are on suspension, with one official having been dismissed.
Ramaphosa officially proclaims 29 May as election day and declares date a public holiday
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News24 reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially proclaimed 29 May as the general election date. The proclamation was published in a gazette on Friday morning.
Gauteng health department moves to rein in overtime expenditure
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BL Premium reports that the Gauteng Department of Health (DOH) has assured healthcare professionals that it is not scrapping overtime payments for doctors in their entirety but simply reviewing its policy to ensure it sticks within its budget.
Gold Fields acts on workplace bullying following independent review
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Business Times reports that gold producer Gold Fields is implementing the recommendations of a consultancy firm that found widespread workplace bullying at the company last year.
University of Johannesburg failed to account for R12.8m payment to a former vice-chancellor
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News24 reports that the University of Johannesburg (UJ) failed to properly account for a large payment of R12.8 million in 2017 to one of its former vice-chancellors, as well as other incentives and benefits that were made.
University of Pretoria seeks court order to restrict disruptions during wage strike
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News24 reports that the University of Pretoria (UP) is seeking a court order to restrict striking employees from disrupting teaching and learning at the institution.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 23 February 2024
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.