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.
SA’s metals and engineering sector has shed 40 jobs every day since 2008
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BusinessTech reports that SA’s metals and engineering sector has suffered major job losses over the last fifteen years, with worries that continued stagnation in the country’s economy could lead to another jobs bloodbath.
Shisa Nyama Index shows SA food inflation may have peaked in January
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Bloomberg reports that the cost of a traditional South African braai increased moderately in January after a sharp drop the prior month, confirming the SA Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) forecast that beleaguered consumers may continue to see elevated food prices ease.
Rand Water beefs up security for its executives following fatal shooting
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SowetanLive reports that the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala has sparked fears at the bulk water provider's offices, with management rushing to beef up security.
No real inflation-related salary increases over past three years
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The Citizen reports that ongoing economic challenges hampered the ability of companies to pay inflation-related salary increases over the past three years.
Officials raise alarm over hiring freeze at Western Cape’s two largest hospitals
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GroundUp reports that health workers at Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town are starting to feel the effects of an ongoing freeze on the hiring of critical medical staff.
Five years later, SANDF reinstates employee after HIV discrimination
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Mail & Guardian reports that a woman has been reinstated by the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) after she was denied employment because of her HIV status.
Nzimande challenged by ATM over alleged discrimination against black local academics at SA universities
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The Citizen reports that the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has raised questions about the exclusion of black local academics from university posts and the party’s president, Vuyo Zungula, has written a letter to Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande complaining about this.
Many employees forced to stop working earlier than planned, survey shows
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BL Premium reports that according to a recent survey, the number of people who are forced into taking retirement when they wish to remain working has increased, indicating a worsening situation for SA’s older people.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 1 February 2024
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Kidnapped City Power technician found, search for utility’s vehicle continues
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News24 reports that a City Power technician, who was hijacked and kidnapped in Lenasia Ext. 4, south of Johannesburg on Wednesday, has been found.
Afford families of slain officers more benefits, say police unions
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The Mercury reports that police unions have called for more benefits to be made available for the families of police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Three 'blue light' bogus cops arrested on R59 in Ekurhuleni with six firearms
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TimesLIVE reports that police arrested three bogus cops on Tuesday in Ekurhuleni after finding them with firearms, including an AK47 rifle. They will face charges of impersonating a police officer and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Clothing retailers must shoulder blame for deplorable working conditions, says Sactwu
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Business Report writes that the Southern African Textile and Workers’ Union (Sactwu) said on Monday that big South African clothing and apparel retailers should shoulder the blame for “deplorable and terrible working conditions” in the country’s textiles industry.
Perception of South African public sector corruption hits new low
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BL Premium reports that SA has regressed on an international index tracking perceptions of corruption in the public sector, placing it in the category of flawed democracies and just one level above non-functioning regimes.
Gunned down Rand Water executive was ‘heavily guarded due to threats on his life’
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TimesLIVE reports that a Rand Water executive who was gunned down on Monday during a back-to-school event in Zakariyya Park, south of Johannesburg, had bodyguards due to previous death threats.
Eastern Cape shop employee seeks protection order against female boss for demanding threesome and for assault
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The Citizen reports that an Eastern Cape retail store employee has applied for a protection order against her supervisor for perpetually begging her to join her and her husband in bed for sexual intercourse.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 31 January 2024
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Two TMPD officers in serious car accident
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Pretoria Rekord reports that two Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers are in hospital following a car accident.
Nelson Mandela Bay knew about my suspension at previous job, says fraud-accused COO
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News24 reports that the fraud-accused chief operations officer (COO) of the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Metro, Christopher Dyani, was placed on precautionary suspension at his previous job with Pikitup.
Case against Sibanye-Stillwater employee for horrific murder of colleague at hostel postponed
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Randfontein Herald reports that Boinehelo Lefefa, the 43-year-old Sibanye-Stillwater employee accused of brutally killing his colleague, made his first appearance in the Westonaria Regional Court on 30 January.
Samwu in Free State says it will protest until Matjhabeng mayor steps down
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SABC News reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in the Free State says it will continue marching and protesting until the Matjhabeng Local Municipality mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha, has vacated his position because he is not resolving issues affecting municipal workers.
Limpopo cooperative governance department accused of conspiring to cover up appointment of "unqualified" Sekhukhune CFO
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City Press reports that the Limpopo department of cooperative governance, human settlement, and traditional affairs (Coghsta) and Sekhukhune District Municipality are facing allegations of conspiring to cover up details in the appointment of the supposedly unqualified chief financial officer (CFO) of the municipality.
Two persons, including Rand Water executive, killed and Joburg chief whip and others wounded in shooting at community event
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News24 reports that two people were killed and Johannesburg council chief whip Sithembiso Zungu was wounded in a shooting at a Rand Water event in Zakariyya Park on Monday.
Nelson Mandela Bay in 'predicament' as extended suspension of City Manager is against regulations
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News24 reports that the extended suspension of fraud-accused Nelson Mandela Bay City Manager, Noxolo Nqwazi, is said to be against the Local Government Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers, according to Nqwazi's lawyers.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 30 January 2024
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summaries of our selection of South African
labour-related reports.
Justice Minister suspends Pietermaritzburg senior magistrate over four counts of ‘misconduct’
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Cape Times reports that Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has provisionally suspended Pietermaritzburg senior magistrate Ashin Singh with immediate effect pending the outcome of an investigation into his fitness to hold office.
Former KZN attorney sentenced to 10 years in jail for fraud in respect of trust account money
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The Citizen reports that a 52-year-old former KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) attorney has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for fraud. Langelihle Dube appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court where sentenced was handed down.
Transnet Ports Authority CEO Pepi Silinga takes leave of absence amid legal probe into ‘suspicious activities’ at division
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Fin24 reports that the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO, Pepi Silinga, has taken a leave of absence amid investigations into certain activities at the division of state-owned rail, port and pipeline operator Transnet.
Three Joburg firefighters injured when fire truck came under attack from protesters in Eldorado Park on Sunday
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News24 reports that three City of Johannesburg (CoJ) firefighters were attacked and injured on Sunday night when they responded to a call in Eldorado Park Extension 3.
Wounded cash guard dies in hospital following Durban cash-in-transit heist on Monday morning
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IOL News reports that police in KwaZulu-Natal are on the hunt for at least five suspects linked to a cash-in-transit heist on Warwick Avenue in the Durban CBD on Monday morning that left two people dead.