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
Investec reckons SA gold mining silicosis/TB liability could top $3.4bn
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David McKay writes that SA’s gold mining industry could face up to $3.4bn in liabilities relating to a class action issued on behalf of mineworkers suffering from silicosis and tuberculosis (TB).
How will Vavi’s new labour federation differ from Cosatu?
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Amy Musgrave writes that the South African labour scene has a new labour federation on the way, but the pertinent question for many is how the federation will be different to Cosatu.
Gold Fields quizzed at AGM on silicosis and executive pay
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BDLive reports that Gold Fields directors were quizzed at its well-attended annual general meeting on Wednesday about changes to performance measures for management remuneration and their response to silicosis.
Private Security Sector Provident Fund to cut ties with Absa administrator
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TMG Digital reports that the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) has given notice to terminate its relationship with its administrator Absa Consultants and Actuaries.
Teachers’ union Sadtu slams task team’s jobs-for-cash report
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BDLive reports that the SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has turned its ire on the ministerial task team which probed the jobs-for-cash scandal, accusing it of being "irrational".