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: 30-10-2025
SA Labour News
Parliament’s secretary charges four Nehawu members with gross misconduct
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BDLive reports that Secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana has charged four officials of the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) over disruptions to a staff meeting, the union said on Thursday.
NUM to reject sale of ‘miners’ bank’ to Gupta company
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David McKay reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said it would oppose an offer to sell its 50% stake in Ubank to Oakbay Investments, a company owned by the politically-connected Gupta family.
Cape Town, Joburg among least expensive cities for expat workers
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Fin24 reports that a new survey by human resource consultancy Mercer ranks Cape Town and Johannesburg among the least expensive cities in the world for expatriate workers. Luanda in Angola is the second most expensive for international companies.
Transnet employee falls to death while working on Mpumalanga bridge
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News24Wire reports that Transnet Limited's largest division, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), has launched an investigation into the death of an employee who fell to his death while on duty on a bridge in Mpumalanga.
Average disposable salaries grow just above inflation in May
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Fin24 reports that the average South African salary in May grew just above the estimated rate of inflation, according to the BankservAfrica Disposable Salary (BDSI) data released on Wednesday.