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
Unrest in Ventersdorp over allegations that ANC councillors excluded residents from jobs at local mine
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Maroela Media reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed deep concern over unrest in Ventersdorp, where police clashed with residents during protest action on Monday.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 25 September 2025
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.
Bonitas announces medical aid price hikes for 2026 averaging 8.8%
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BusinessTech reports that medical aid scheme Bonitas has announced price increases for 2026, averaging 8.8% across its plans. According to Lee Callakoppen, principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, certain “strategic options” will see increases below this level to improve accessibility.
Exodus of pathologists leave NHLS for private sector
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EWN reports that according to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), higher pay in the private sector has been the core reason why many pathologists have left the public health sector.
Samwu strike in Buffalo City Metro over outsourcing and other grievances called off
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GroundUp reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) has called off its week-long strike and instructed members to return to work.