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.
Many more jobs on the line at independently owned liquor stores as ‘discriminatory’ constraints on sale of alcohol persist
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BL Premium reports that independently owned liquor stores have lost nearly 3,000 jobs as result of lockdown restrictions on the sale of alcohol, which has cost the sector R8.5bn in lost sales since they began in early 2020.
Former Denel CEO Riaz Saloojee steps in as SAA Technical interim chief executive
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SAgovnews reports that state-owned aircraft maintenance company SAA Technical (SAAT) has appointed an interim chief executive in preparation of South African Airways’ (SAA’s) return to operations later this month.
City of Tshwane calls for comment on economic development proposal that will create 36,000 jobs over five years
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Engineering News reports that the City of Tshwane has received a proposal from the Kratos Consortium that seeks to drive industrialisation in the metro by means of three different, yet interrelated, projects.
Satawu 'flabbergasted' at more salary delays for staff at SAA's Air Chefs
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Fin24 reports that after not receiving salaries for more than a year, workers at SA Airways’ (SAA’s) catering subsidiary Air Chefs now have to wait even longer.
Western Cape data show Covid-19 vaccines offer strong protection to healthcare workers and elderly
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BusinessLive reports that according to data released by the Western Cape health department on Thursday, the coronavirus vaccines administered in the province are providing strong protection against severe illness and death from Covid-19 among healthcare workers and the elderly.
DA condemns ‘fat cat’ travel expenses of Lindiwe Sisulu’s former aide Mphumzi Mdekazi
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BusinessLive reports that Mphumzi Mdekazi, a senior aide of former human settlements, water and sanitation minister Lindiwe Sisulu, claimed more than R1.76m on travel and accommodation in the period since May 2019.
Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus now fired as Luthuli House employee
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News24 reports that having been suspended just over two months ago as an ANC member, Carl Niehaus has now been fired from the employment of the party.
Stats SA adjusts 'national food poverty line' by R39 to R624 a person per month
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News24 reports that according to a new report released by Statistics SA, a person in SA now needs to have at least R624 per month to meet the minimum required daily energy intake.
Sanlam joins Discovery in imposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff
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BL Premium reports that Sanlam will join Discovery in imposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all staff from 2022, although it won’t fire workers who refuse the jab.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 9 September 2021
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Shoprite created 3,897 new jobs in 53 weeks up to end of July 2021
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Business Report writes that Shoprite Holdings created 3,897 new jobs during the 53 weeks ended July 2021 and generated R133.9 billion in sales from its South African supermarkets, notwithstanding the alcohol ban imposed as part of the government’s Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
Stats SA’s latest GDP figures meaningless, claims Cosatu
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The Star reports that labour federation Cosatu has dismissed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics SA on Tuesday as meaningless.
Striking ANC staff reject party's proposals over payment demands
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EWN reports that African National Congress (ANC) officials have been sent back to the drawing board after failing to produce proposals that speak directly to the demands of staffers who are striking over pay.
Reserve Bank’s Kganyago makes case for inflation 'point target' around 3% or 4% rather than present target range of 3% to 6%
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Reuters reports that SA Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Lesetja Kganyago made the case on Wednesday for adopting a consumer inflation "point target" of around 3% or 4% with a margin of error either side, as opposed to a 3% to 6% target range used currently.
Our officials are trained in escorting inmates, says correctional services after fatal shooting of prisoner in East London court
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News24 reports that after a 25-year-old prisoner was shot dead in the East London Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said its officials were trained in escorting inmates.
With modernised Ranger assembly line, Ford SA creates 1,200 jobs by reintroducing third shift at Silverton plant
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Engineering News reports that Ford SA has created around 1,200 incremental jobs by reintroducing a third shift to its operations at the Silverton assembly plant.
Comply with employment equity conditions or no business with the state, says labour and employment department
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Independent Media reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) says employers and companies will have to meet a set of stringent conditions before being issued with an employment equity (EE) compliance certificate, which is a prerequisite for contracts with the state and any of its organs.
Outcry over plan to give bonuses to senior eThekwini managers for ‘outstanding performance’
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The Mercury reports that senior managers in eThekwini Municipality are in line to receive performance rewards for their “outstanding performance” in running the city over the past three years.
Gwede Mantashe appoints Nomalanga Sithole as new Nersa CEO
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Engineering News reports that Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has appointed Advocate Nomalanga Petronella Sithole as CEO and full-time regulator member of the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa).
Outgoing higher education director-general loses case to have suspension overturned
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SowetanLive reports that the Labour Court has dismissed an application that sought to overturn the suspension of outgoing higher education, science and technology director-general Gwebs Qonde.
Competition Tribunal finds Coca-Cola Beverages Africa ‘did not breach’ merger conditions relating to retrenchments
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Engineering News reports that the Competition Tribunal has set aside a finding by the Competition Commission in October 2019 against Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), effectively clearing the company of claims that it had breached merger conditions relating to retrenchments.
ANC could face more fraud charges over alleged failure to pay over UIF deductions
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The Citizen reports that the ANC could face more fraud charges if it has been deducting Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions from its employees without paying them over for the past three years.
Metrorail in Western Cape secures 26 successful arrests and convictions
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Independent News reports that Metrorail managed to secure a total of 26 arrests and successful convictions between 19 August and 2 September.
Five home affairs officials suspended for prophet Shepherd Bushiri's fraudulent permanent residency documents
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TimesLIVE reports that the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that five officials have been internally charged and were facing disciplinary processes for their role in how now-fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri acquired his permanent-residence permit in SA.
Medical deans call for mandatory jabs for medical students and healthcare workers
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BusinessLive reports that the deans of SA’s medical and dental schools have recommended compulsory coronavirus vaccination for their students and the general healthcare workforce, arguing it will protect individuals from serious illness and help slow the spread of the disease.
Solidarity study indicates that government’s new policies would double taxpayers’ burden; legal tax protest planned
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BusinessTech reports that trade union Solidarity has published a new report showing that the burden on SA taxpayers could double if the White Paper on the National Health Insurance (NHI) is accepted and the Green Paper on social security is implemented after being reviewed.
Sanral to embark on CEO recruitment drive as Macozoma's term is coming to an end
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Fin24 reports that the board of directors of the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) is set to begin a recruitment drive to find a new CEO as the term of incumbent Skhumbuzo Macozoma is coming to an end.
Denel unable to correct its financial statements for previous financial year, after finance staff jump ship
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The Citizen reports that state-owned arms manufacturing company Denel is feeling the consequences of loss of skills in its finance department and is unable to correct its financial statements for 2019/2020.
Move to lockdown Level 2 imminent, with new curfew, alcohol and gathering rules expected
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News24 reports that a move to Alert Level 2 is understood to be imminent, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to announce an easing of Covid lockdown restrictions.
Off-duty police officer gunned down in Parow on Tuesday
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News24 reports that a 41-year-old off-duty police officer was shot and killed in Parow, Cape Town, on Tuesday afternoon. The SA Police Service (SAPS) member was shot and killed in Victoria Street.