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.
Lawyers severely reprimanded for bringing “hopeless cases” to Labour Court
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GroundUp reports that lawyers have been chastised by the Johannesburg Labour Court for bringing “absolutely hopeless cases” before it, and in the two cases the attorneys and advocates have been prohibited from charging their clients any fees.
Seven police officers dead in one week
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News24 reports that another police officer was killed on Friday in the line of duty, taking the number of officers who died last week to seven.
Bullet strikes ambulance, misses paramedic’s head during Harry Gwala Stadium violence on Friday
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Daily News reports that paramedics were caught in the crossfire when violence erupted at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday afternoon.
Phaahla confirms that 124 fake doctors arrested
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IOL reports that Minister of Health Joe Phaahla has confirmed that 124 fake doctors have been arrested following a crackdown by the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA).
Labour Court throws out ‘false and unreliable’ breathalyser test, orders mineworker’s reinstatement
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The Citizen reports that a mineworker fired for allegedly arriving at work drunk might get his job back after the Labour Court (LC) deemed his breathalyser results as false and unreliable.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 9 June 2023
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 8 June 2023
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Back to work for 900 Sumitomo Rubber workers who had been dismissed for engaging in unprotected strike
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TimesLIVE reports that according to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) in KwaZulu-Natal, it has signed an agreement with Sumitomo Rubber SA, whereby the company has agreed to reverse the dismissals of 900 employees.
Tshwane metro bus drivers hang up keys over ‘health concerns’
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BL Premium reports that the City of Tshwane says it will take action against disgruntled metro bus drivers who abandoned their posts this week and left many in the lurch.
Gordhan says measures being taken to provide electricity to critical facilities, but government still appealing load-shedding ruling
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BL Premium reports that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says technical assessments are being made of critical establishments to determine whether they can be connected to the grid during load-shedding, and if not then alternative measures will be sought to provide them with electricity.
Three gunmen in balaclavas storm satellite police station in Theunissen, Free State, shooting officer
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News24 reports that police have launched a manhunt after a 35-year-old police constable was shot at the Masilo Satellite Police Station in Theunissen, Free State.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 7 June 2023
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Tshwane bus services suspended due to Samwu strike action
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Maroela Media reports that the Tshwane city council informed commuters on Tuesday that its bus service had been suspended due to illegal industrial action by some members of the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu).
Judgment reserved in appeal against suspension of two high-ranking, fraud-accused officials in KZN premier's office
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News24 reports that two high-ranking, fraud-accused officials in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) premier's office are awaiting their fate as judgment has been reserved in a legal matter pertaining to their suspensions.
Driver killed after petrol tanker bursts into flames in Centurion crash
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News24 reports that a petrol tanker driver was burnt beyond recognition when he lost control of a vehicle carrying 40 000 litres of 93 octane petrol, causing it to topple over and catch fire in Centurion in the Tshwane metro.
State proposes 7,000 job cuts at SA Post Office
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BL Premium reports that the director-general of the department of communications & digital technologies advised on Tuesday that the SA Post Office (Sapo) planned to cut 7,000 jobs and sell noncore properties.
Cash-strapped Mangaung to pay R54 million for political staff, including R20,000 per month for tea servers
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The Citizen reports that the troubled Mangaung Metro has approved mouth-watering salaries for 94 political staff, much to the disdain of opposition parties.
Unisa places registrar on precautionary suspension amid claims of misconduct and policy breaches
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News24 reports that the University of South Africa (Unisa) confirmed on Tuesday that its registrar, Professor Steward Mothata, had been placed on precautionary suspension over allegations of serious breaches of policy and misconduct.
Sizeable petrol, diesel price cuts announced for Wednesday
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Fin24 reports that the petrol price (both 93 and 95 unleaded) will be cut by 71c a litre on Wednesday, while diesel will be lowered by either 80c or 84c a litre depending on the sulphur content.
SA Post Office applies for business rescue in effort to save ‘essential service’
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BL Premium reports that the SA Post Office (Sapo), which was put in provisional liquidation in February, has applied to the courts to be placed in business rescue, which woulf enable it to avoid further lawsuits by unpaid creditors and perhaps escape liquidation.
Benford Mokoatle takes up the position of new SA head of Gold Fields
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Fin24 reports that 1 June marked the first day in the job as executive vice president (EVP) of SA operations at Gold Fields for Benford Mokoatle.
NHI will make things worse for citizens and deter globally mobile professionals from working in SA, BLSA warns
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BL Premium reports that Business Leadership SA (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso warned on Monday that the government’s plan for universal health coverage as it is set out in the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill will leave people worse off and deter globally mobile professionals from working in SA.
Labour Court slams Human Settlements Minister for “unlawfully” firing staffer because of having been stuck in a lift for an hour
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GroundUp reports the Minister of Human Settlements has been ordered by the Johannesburg Labour Court to immediately reinstate deputy director of corporate services Nelly Letsholonyane, who was found to have been unlawfully dismissed.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 6 June 2023
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Supreme Court of Appeal clears way for Gauteng nursing school to teach
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BL Premium reports that a Johannesburg nursing school embroiled in an accreditation battle with the nursing regulatory council has won a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) case.
Public enterprises director-general Kgathatso Thlakudi sacked
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TimesLIVE reports that Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has dismissed Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) director-general Kgathatso Thlakudi.
Whistle-blower gunned down shortly before she was due to give evidence against former police officers
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Sunday Tribune reports that the Department of Home Affairs employee who was shot in Tongaat a week ago had been due to testify against former Durban Point police officers who had allegedly extorted money from her after illegally arresting her fiancé.
Raising of salary cap in SA rugby is all about player retention
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Sunday Times reports that news of a pending increased salary cap for the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions comes as huge relief as the game buckles under financial strain.
Emfuleni employees call for national and provincial government intervention amid delayed salary payments
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The Citizen reports that angry employees of the Emfuleni Local Municipality in the south of Johannesburg embarked on sporadic protest actions in recent days, demanding their salary payments for the month of May.
Eskom deploys former employees, 'industry professionals' from Monday to various power stations
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News24 reports that a team of experts supported by the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) will be deployed to power stations across South Africa starting from Monday, 5 June, according to minister in the presidency responsible for electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.