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.
Vonani Chauke appointed as new deputy Auditor-General
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Fin24 reports that Vonani Chauke has been appointed as deputy auditor-general, the office of the auditor-general said on Thursday.
Transnet faces strike as unions reject facilitator’s proposal of a 4% wage increase
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Reuters reports that union leaders at freight logistics group Transnet have rejected a 4% wage hike offer from a mediator appointed to break a deadlock in a dispute over wages and have applied to strike.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 10 June 2021
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In our early morning roundup, see summaries
of our selection of recent South African labour-
labour-related reports.
Cele confirms that SAPS Covid-19 death toll has climbed to 636
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Independent Media reports that according to Police Minister Bheki Cele, the SA Police Service (SAPS) has lost more than 600 officers due to Covid-19.
Probe into R80m earned by 500 employees of City of Tshwane ’without working’
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Pretoria News reports that the City of Tshwane has instituted a probe into a staggering R80 million paid as monthly salaries to more than 500 general workers hired by the municipality in 2019 for doing nothing.
Preparations are 'advanced' to get SAA flying again and pilots will be ready for that, DPE assures parliament
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News24 reports that the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) told MPs on Wednesday that before SA Airways (SAA) takes to the skies again, it would ensure that its pilots have the necessary training and hours needed for the task.
Supporters of Jeremy Vearey march to parliament after the top cop's dismissal
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TimesLIVE reports that chants of “Hands off Jeremy Vearey now!” were heard outside parliament on Wednesday as church leaders, community workers and activists marched in support of Maj-Gen Jeremy Vearey after his dismissal from the SA Police Service (SAPS) last week.
Employment and labour minister says his department must ‘talk less’ and do more to fix Compensation Fund
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Mail & Guardian reports that Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has told MPs his department needs to “talk less” and do more to combat the years of irregular expenditure and mismanagement that have plagued the Compensation Fund (CF).
Workers picket as Africa Cash & Carry in Brown Mines is threatened with closure over tax evasion issues
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The Star reports that employees of Africa Cash & Carry in Crown Mines in Johannesburg protested on Tuesday after being told the store could be closed soon due to tax evasion issues.
Durban construction worker crushed by heavy machinery, airlifted to hospital
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Independent Media reports that a Durban construction worker was crushed by heavy machinery during an industrial accident on Wednesday morning.
North West government anxious to prevent relocation of Clover factory from Lichtenburg and loss of over 300 jobs
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TimesLIVE reports that North West premier Tebogo Job Mokgoro has dispatched a team led by agriculture and rural development MEC Desbo Mohono to meet the management of the dairy manufacturing company Clover in an effort to halt the looming relocation of the company to Durban.
Parktown Boys’ principal reinstated after losing his job over learner Enock Mpianzi’s death
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Mail & Guardian reports that the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) has ordered the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (DBE) to reinstate Parktown Boys’ High School principal Malcolm Williams.
ANC staff to picket nationally next week over late payment of salaries
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TimesLIVE reports that African National Congress (ANC) staff intend to embark on a nationwide picket next week over the governing party’s failure to pay salaries on time.
Independent facilitator proposes below-inflation hikes for local government employees
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BL Premium reports that after parties failed to hammer out a new wage hike deal for local government employees, an independent facilitator has proposed below-inflation wage increases.
Labour Court reserves judgment in Untu’s dispute with Prasa over implementation of wage increase
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EWN reports that the Labour Court in Johannesburg has reserved judgement in a wage-related dispute involving the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa).
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 9 June 2021
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In our early morning roundup, see summaries
of our selection of recent South African labour-
labour-related reports.
Three Mpumalanga cops in court for allegedly requesting R25,000 bribe to make rape charge disappear
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News24 reports that three Mpumalanga police officers have been arrested for allegedly soliciting a R25,000 bribe to drop a rape charge.
Questions over why Ramaphosa chose tourism minister as acting health minister over qualified, experienced colleagues
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The Citizen reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to put embattled Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave has been cautiously welcomed. But, replacing him with Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane in an acting capacity, despite her lacking a medical background, has been questioned by some.
Cosatu urges Reserve Bank to lower repo rate to help struggling consumers, businesses
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EWN reports that according to Cosatu, struggling consumers and businesses need every bit of relief and it has urged the SA Reserve Bank (Sarb) to lower the repo rate by 50 basis points when its monetary policy committee next meets.
Mopani community health workers in Limpopo march to demand permanent jobs and protective gear for Covid-19
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GroundUp reports that several hundred people under the banner of Limpopo Community Health Workers marched on Tuesday from Giyani police station to the Mopani District Department of Health, demanding to be made permanent employees.
Property of relative of training pilot vandalised amid tensions between SAA pilots over lock-out and strike
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Fin24 reports that a property owned by a relative of a training pilot in the full-time employ of SA Airways (SAA) has been vandalised in the Eastern Cape, amid tensions between members of two different pilots’ unions.
CNA placed in business rescue
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BL Premium reports that stationery and books retailer CNA, which has failed to pay its landlords and suppliers in recent months, has been placed in business rescue. The chain runs about 160 books, gift and stationery stores.
President Ramaphosa puts health minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave over Digital Vibes contract
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BL Premium reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday afternoon that he had placed health minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave.
Denel says it will defend liquidation threat from Saab Grintek Defence, if necessary
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BusinessLive reports that embattled state-owned arms manufacturer Denel, which is struggling to pay staff salaries, says it will defend a liquidation bid from Saab Grintek Defence if necessary, but will seek to resolve the payment dispute amicably.
South Africa accounted for half of global mining fatalities in 2020
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Mining Weekly reports that the latest safety performance report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) found that SA had the highest fatality rate last year, accounting for 50% of all fatalities globally.
UJ School of Accounting receives R11m Seta grant to improve TVET audit outcomes
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Engineering News reports that the University of Johannesburg (UJ) School of Accounting has been awarded an R11-million grant to invest in the improvement of audit outcomes in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 8 June 2021
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In our early morning roundup, see summaries
of our selection of recent South African labour-
labour-related reports.
Robben Island Museum to take disciplinary action against two staffers, following independent probe
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News24 reports that an independent investigation into allegations of mismanagement at Robben Island Museum (RIM) has found there is a prima facie case for disciplinary action against two officials.
Hundreds of thousands of teachers to be vaccinated at dedicated sites as soon as J&J doses are unblocked
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Business Insider SA reports that SA’s teachers and support staff will be transported to dedicated vaccination sites to receive the J&J Covid-19 shot, under a plan agreed between the departments of health and basic education.
Cleaners demanding to be insourced protest at Tshwane House
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Pretoria News reports that cleaners affiliated to the SA Funeral, Catering, Retail and Allied Workers Union (Safcrawu) have brought their pleas to be insourced to the City of Tshwane's doorstep.