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: 22-11-2024
SA Labour News
UIF amendment bill to further aid retrenched workers one step closer
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News24 reports that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) amendment bill is one step closer to becoming a reality after it was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday.
Drivers suspended after Khayelitsha bus collision leaves 54 injured
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News24 reports that a case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated by police after two buses collided and burst into flames in Khayelitsha, leaving more than 50 people injured.
NUM rejects Eskom’s 5% wage offer, demands rises of 15% to 18%
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BDLive reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected Eskom’s offer of a 5% wage increase and is demanding increases of 18% for the lowest-paid workers and 15% for the highest-paid workers.
Chamber of Mines warns against wage strikes
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Reuters reports that the Chamber of Mines of SA said on Wednesday that about half its members were unprofitable as a result of weakening commodity prices, rapidly rising costs, falling productivity and regulatory issues.
Struggling Kings face mass exit of players
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HeraldLive reports that the decision by inspirational skipper Steven Sykes to leave the Southern Kings could spark a mass exodus of players from the struggling franchise once the Super Rugby season ends.