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
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Renewable energy drive threatens 120,000 jobs in SA’s coal mines and power plants
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Bloomberg reports that according to a research consultancy, a drive to shift SA’s electricity production to renewable energy is threatening as many as 120,000 jobs at coal mines and power plants that use the fuel.
Minister issues directive that officials at water boards must not use state funds to delay investigations by the SIU
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BL Premium reports that according to human settlements, water and sanitation minister Lindiwe Sisulu, no water boards being investigated for corruption and maladministration may use state funds to delay those investigations.
Fifteen arrested by Hawks for issuing of roadworthy certificates for unroadworthy vehicles
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TimesLIVE reports that a police officer and 14 other people are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of fraud and corruption.
Ending Ters would devastate hospitality sector, says Tourism Business Council
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BL Premium reports that according to the Tourism Business Council of SA (TBCSA), a decision by the government to end its flagship Covid-19 wage protection scheme would be devastating for the hospitality sector, where about three quarters of employees are either dependent on the scheme or have already been retrenched.
Nehawu to strike from 11 November over permanent jobs for community health workers
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BL Premium reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) says it will embark on an indefinite strike on Wednesday next week (11 November) to force the government to employ an estimated 20,000 community health workers as part of an agreement reached in the public health and social development sectoral bargaining council in 2019.