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.
Last Update: 10-09-2025
SA Labour News
NPA issues moratorium on prosecution of sex workers pending court ruling on decriminalisation
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EWN reports that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has issued a moratorium on the prosecution of sex workers pending a court decision on the decriminalisation of sex work.
FSCA to clamp down on hundreds of pension fund trustees for failure to complete mandatory training
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Moneyweb reports that SA’s retirement fund trustees are under mounting pressure, with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) warning that failure to complete training and honour fiduciary duties will not be tolerated.
Richards Bay Minerals’ future uncertain as Rio Tinto puts it under strategic review
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News24 reports that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) faces an uncertain future amidst a shake-up at its giant mining owner, Rio Tinto. Last week, RBM was classed as part of the group’s “non-core” businesses and put on strategic review. Typically, this means a company may be put on the chopping block to be sold, closed or downscaled.
Roundup on Monday, 1 September 2025 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend and recent reports,
see the following summaries of our selection of
South African labour-related articles.
Court blow for opponents of employment equity sectoral targets
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News24 reports that the North Gauteng High Court has ruled against the application by the National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa) and Sakeliga to interdict implementation of new sectoral employment equity (EE) targets.