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
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New external probe into sex abuse at Eastern Cape school after earlier reports were not adequately addressed
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News24 reports that an investigative team has been appointed from outside the district of JS Skenjana Senior Secondary School in Dutywa, Eastern Cape to probe allegations of sexual abuse of female pupils.
Shoprite executives, directors in R110m share award
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Moneyweb reports that Shoprite Holdings has granted directors and executives of the group, as well as its main subsidiary Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd, forfeitable share awards totalling R110 million.
Cable theft, gunshot battles and underground blasting force Primrose residents to petition MPs for help
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TimesLIVE Premium reports that frustrated residents of Primrose in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, have approached parliament to develop an urgent action plan to tackle illegal mining in the area, which they say is the cause of the high crime levels and the frequent power outages they experience.
Can a remote worker get fired for refusing to return to office?
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Jan Truter of Labourwise notes that remote and hybrid work arrangements have become a normal feature of modern employment. But, what happens when an employer decides to end such an arrangement and instructs the employee to return to the office?
Social Development quietly removes inexperienced 22-year-old Chief of Staff
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Daily Maverick reports that following its report earlier this month on the questionable credentials of Department of Social Development (DSD) Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s new Chief of Staff, Lesedi Mabiletja, she has been quietly replaced in her position.