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.
Mkhwebane becomes first Public Protector to be removed from post
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News24 reports that Busisiwe Mkhwebane has become the first Public Protector to be removed from her post. The National Assembly voted on Monday, with 318 votes for her removal and 43 against her removal, thus achieving the required two-thirds majority.
Polokwane City team bus in an accident in Monday – no serious injuries reported
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City Press reports that a Polokwane City bus carrying the football team’s players crashed after it collided with another vehicle on Monday.
Golden Arrow Bus Services to hike fares by 2.7% as operational costs rise
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TimesLIVE reports that rising operational costs, including fuel prices, will see Golden Arrow Bus Services’ (GABS’s) passenger fares in Cape Town increase on average by 2.7% from 18 September.
Nxesi seeks answers from UIF commissioner & labour DG on why he shouldn't suspend them over R5bn investment
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TimesLIVE reports that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Thulas Nxesi has ordered a judicial review of the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF’s) controversial award of a R5bn investment in a company, Thuja Capital, which at the time existed only on paper.
Local government bargaining council dismisses Tshwane metro’s wage exemption application
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BL Premium reports that the SA Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) has dismissed an application by the cash-strapped Tshwane metro to be exempted from implementing the last leg of a multi-term wage deal reached in the council in 2021.
Major cuts needed to keep R350 grant going beyond next year
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Sunday Times reports that the government would have to raise VAT or close dozens of state programmes to lower spending enough to allow it to continue with the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant beyond March next year.
Nedlac faces an 'existential crisis', Mashatile blames ‘ideological positions’
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Fin24 reports that frustration was palpable at the annual summit of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on Friday. Nedlac is facing an "existential crisis", warned Business Unity SA (BUSA) CEO Cas Coovadia.
Nine arrested at Eskom’s Kusile power station for alleged coal theft, fraud
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Fin24 reports that nine people were arrested at Kusile power station on Thursday for alleged fraud and theft of coal.
City of Tshwane bus services set to resume on Tuesday
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EWN reports that according to the City of Tshwane, its bus services will resume operation this week. The metro suspended both the Tshwane bus service and A Re Yeng operations after drivers affiliated with the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) embarked on a strike.
Unisa suspends supply chain manager pending investigation into allegations of serious misconduct
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City Press reports that the University of SA (Unisa) has placed its head of supply chain management under precautionary suspension, pending an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct.
Two Hawks officers arrested for allegedly demanding R400,000 bribe from Eastern Cape businessman
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News24 reports that two Eastern Cape Hawks officials were scheduled to appear in the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday to face charges of corruption after they allegedly attempted to solicit a R400,000 bribe.
De Beers eyes five-year agreement even as diamond strike looms
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Fin24 reports that Anglo American subsidiary De Beers said on Friday it was looking to secure a five-year wage deal with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
Far-reaching Treasury proposals on reducing the size of government include closure or merging of departments
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Sunday Times reports that the National Treasury has drafted a raft of proposals to drastically reduce the number of government departments and entities to cut spending.
Roundup on Monday, 11 September 2023 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, 8 September 2023.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 8 September 2023
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Nedlac annual summit on Friday to tackle inadequate economic growth and unemployment
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BL Premium reports that government leaders, bureaucrats, planners, economists and civic and union leaders are set to meet for the National Economic Development and Labour Council’s (Nedlac’s) annual national summit on Friday, more than a year after partners failed to hammer out a social compact to address runaway unemployment and slow economic growth dogging SA.
Four vehicles on fire at Randburg Magistrate's Court
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TimesLIVE reports that four cars caught fire at a parking lot inside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court premises on Thursday morning.
Sanral confirms CFO's temporary leave of absence
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Engineering News reports that the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that CFO Inge Mulder is on a temporary leave of absence, until further notice, pending internal processes that are currently under way.
Two persons arrested after top West Rand cop caught on video in altercation with security guard
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TimesLIVE reports that two suspects, one of whom is seen in a video on social media in an altercation with two policemen, have been charged with attempted robbery, assault, malicious damage to property and crimen injuria.
Harmony Gold reports two fatalities at Kusasalethu mine
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Fin24 writes that Harmony Gold reported on Wednesday that two employees lost their lives at its Kusasalethu mine, following a fall of ground incident caused by a seismic event on Tuesday in Carletonville, Gauteng.
Putco has no plans for fuel-related fare hikes; Santaco eyes future increases
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EWN reports that public transport commuters countrywide will be relieved to learn that this month's massive fuel price increases won't burn any holes in their pockets, at least not for now.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 7 September 2023
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Sactwu wants its R300m back, but media group says it didn't read the fine print
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Fin24 reports that lawyers for SA's largest clothing trade union have tried to discredit an agreement purporting to freeze the group's R300 million loan claim against Sekunjalo Independent Media (SIM), saying the document lacked authorisation and was never properly explained to the union.
Bail applications of five alleged truck arsonists postponed on Tuesday due to load shedding
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News24 reports that load shedding at the Ermelo Magistrate's Court led to the postponement of the bail applications of alleged truck arsonists in Mpumalanga.
Food costs set to rise on back of fuel price hike
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The Mercury reports that economists have warned that consumers should brace themselves for higher food prices after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced the highest hike in petrol and diesel prices since 2022.
Ramaphosa says lifestyle audits for his Cabinet members will happen 'soon'
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News24 reports that according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Cabinet ministers are all innocent until proven otherwise by lifestyle audits, which have been delayed yet again.
Attorney wants action against loan sharks taking up to 75% of wages
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The Citizen writes that urgent intervention is needed to stop loan sharks from having up to 75% of the wages of vulnerable people deducted.
Tshwane residents roll up their sleeves and clean up garbage left due to municipal strike
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Pretoria News reports that residents in parts of Tshwane have literally got their hands dirty, cleaning up uncollected waste in the streets.
NUM plans strike at De Beers’ Venetia mine to secure 9% wage increase
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Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Tuesday said it was planning to strike at De Beers’ Venetia mine after wage talks broke down, potentially disrupting operations at the diamond giant’s new underground facility.
KZN teacher brutally assaulted by knife-wielding boyfriend in the presence of pupils
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IOL reports that the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has condemned an attack on a teacher at a school in the north of the province.