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: 25-10-2025
SA Labour News
Gauteng Health MEC spells out the action taken against officials in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
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IOL News reports that Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has revealed that the department has acted against some of the officials involved in the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal.
IDC mulling R8.5bn bid for control of ArcelorMittal SA
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Bloomberg reports that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is apparently working with financial advisers on a possible bid of about R8.5 billion for control of ArcelorMittal SA’s (Amsa’s) business in SA.
Nampak picks Riaan Heyl as new CEO after succession turmoil
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BL Premium reports that Nampak has announced the appointment of Riaan Heyl as its new CEO, with effect from February 2026. Heyl, a chartered accountant, has more than 20 years’ experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Union heads to labour court in bid to stop job cuts at SAB
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News24 reports that the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) has launched an urgent legal bid to stop SA Breweries (SAB), the local unit of global brewing giant AB InBev, from cutting 233 local warehouse jobs.
HERD euthanises elephant Limpopo after fatal attack on senior carer
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Cape Times reports that the elephant involved in a fatal incident with a senior carer at the Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development Trust (HERD) has been euthanised, following a failed attempt to relocate her in which she showed aggression to other staff.