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.
Witness tells Lily Mine inquest that zama zamas could have become trapped underground along with three employees
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News24Wire reports that according to a former illegal miner, it was possible that one or more ‘zama zamas’ (illegal miners) became trapped underground along with three missing employees when a part of Lily Mine collapsed in 2016.
Nehawu admits that it didn’t “go all out” in campaigning for the ANC before last week’s municipal elections
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BL Premium reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) admitted on Tuesday that it did not “go all out” in campaigning for the ANC before last week’s municipal elections.
J&J booster jabs start for healthcare workers who took part in first Sisonke trial
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News24 reports that the Covid-19 vaccination booster programme kicked off on Tuesday among healthcare workers who took part in the original Sisonke study.
Real number of SA's Covid-19 deaths lost in all the paperwork
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Sunday Times writes that SA is breathing a collective sigh of relief as Covid-19 infections drop to their lowest level since the first few weeks of the pandemic, but for SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC) scientist Professor Debbie Bradshaw there’s a growing tragedy that can’t be ignored.
Frustrated guards sit idle at home while VUT dithers on insourced contracts
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Sunday Independent reports that Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has been accused of sabotaging the process of insourcing in order to continue with tendering security services.
Kruger National Park mum on SAHRC report into abuse, racism and torture
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City Press reports that an investigation into racism, torture and the killing of black rangers, as well as their arbitrary dismissals and suspensions from Kruger National Park (KNP) is allegedly being swept under the carpet.
Department of Transport says it will address the licensing and other issues faced by truckers
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Business Report writes that the Department of Transport said on Friday that policy changes in the road freight industry would be hastened following widespread protests by truck owners and drivers and meetings held with them.
Black Business Council calls for De Ruyter’s head over Eskom power crisis
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The Citizen reports that the Black Business Council (BBC) has called for Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and the entire board to step down over the electricity crisis in the country.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 9 November 2021
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Blaming Eskom staff for load shedding is unfair, says Solidarity
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Moneyweb reports that according to trade union Solidarity, Eskom management was increasingly blaming staff in public for load shedding, but failed to provide the basics for them to keep the lights on.
Free State school principal shot dead on Friday while walking to car
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News24 reports that a 53-year-old Free State principal has died after he was shot in the head and stomach while walking towards his car on Friday.
'Illegal mining activities were part of our lives,' ex-shift boss tells Lily Mine inquest
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News24 reports that a former Lily Mine shift boss testified at an inquest in the Mbombela Magistrate's Court that illegal mining was the order of the day at the mine, long before the tragedy that left three workers trapped underground on 6 February 2016.
Former Mahikeng bank employee in dock for allegedly pocketing R600,000 from clients
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News24 reports that a former North West bank employee was due to appear in the Molopo Regional Court on Monday on four counts of fraud for allegedly pocketing R600,000 from the accounts of bank clients.
Bail bid by group of 85 alleged ’zama zamas’ abandon their bail bid in Orkney court
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News24 reports that a group of 85 alleged illegal miners, commonly known as ’zama zamas’, abandoned their bail application at the Orkney Magistrate's Court, in North West, on Monday.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 5 November 2021
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Analysts reckon Anglo American’s new South African CEO will benefit from being an insider
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Fin24 reports that 54-year-old Duncan Wanblad is set to take over as the new CEO of Anglo American in April, making him the first South African executive to lead the diversified global mining firm since Tony Trahar, who stepped down in 2007.
Cape Town anti-gang unit detective arrested for allegedly demanding money to release murder suspect
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News24 reports that an Anti-Gang Unit detective in Cape Town is expected to appear in court after he allegedly requested money for the release of a murder suspect.
Truworths gets another thumbs down on executive pay vote
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BL Premium reports that the pay of top executives at Truworths failed to get shareholder approval at its recent annual general meeting (AGM).
Former Hawks captain jailed for pocketing ‘trap money’
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IOL reports that a former member of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has been sent to prison following his conviction on fraud charges.
Cosatu throws its support behind R131 billion deal to move away from coal
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Fin24 reports that trade union federation Cosatu has thrown its support behind a deal that will see SA receive $8.5 billion (R131 billion) in cheap loans and grants to fund a move away from coal.
Deputy finance minister David Masondo to chair PIC board despite concerns raised
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BL Premium reports that the Cabinet announced on Thursday that deputy finance minister David Masondo would chair the new board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). But, the move is likely to spark concerns of political interference at SA’s biggest asset manager.
Discovery Health study shows vaccinated adults have a 94% lower risk of death from Covid-19
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BusinessLive reports that according to a real-world study by SA medical scheme administrator Discovery Health, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine reduced the risk of being hospitalised or dying from Covid-19 in SA by more than 90%.
Justice Minister says government officials must go for gender and LGBTIQ+ sensitivity training
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News24 reports that Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola has indicated that government officials must undergo gender and LGBTIQ+ sensitivity training.
SAA board signs Mango’s death sentence, with 709 jobs likely to be lost
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The Citizen reports that state-owned budget airline Mango will not resume operations in December this year as outlined in its business rescue plan, if shareholder SA Airways (SAA) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) have their way.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 4 November 2021
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South African
labour-related reports.
Tembisa Hospital has discharged its last two Covid-19 patients, but is now preparing for fourth wave
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News24 reports that Tembisa Hospital in Johannesburg has no Covid-19 patients for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Local manufacture of SANDF’s new uniforms will create jobs
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GroundUp reports that according to the Textile Federation (TexFed), the decision to manufacture new uniforms for the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) entirely in SA will create much needed jobs in the textile and clothing industry.
Another top South African CEO resigns to move to Australia
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BusinessTech reports that senior vice president and chief executive officer of Massmart Wholesale, Doug Jones, has announced his departure from the group to take up a job opportunity in Sydney, Australia.
Saga between Old Mutual and fired CEO Peter Moyo drags on in Gauteng High Court
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BL Premium reports that almost 16 months since Old Mutual appointed Iain Williamson CEO and sought to end an acrimonious legal battle with his predecessor Peter Moyo, the saga refuses to go away.
Zweli Mkhize vehemently distances himself from murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran
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BusinessLive reports that former health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has come out guns blazing after his name emerged in the bail hearing of six men accused of murdering Gauteng health official Babita Deokaran.