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: 28-10-2025
SA Labour News
Vavi lashes out at ANC and alliance partners, labelling them as thieves
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TimesLive reports that former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has lashed out at leaders of the ruling ANC and its alliance partners‚ labour federation Cosatu and the SA Communist party (SACP).
Hawks prioritising investigation into Northam Platinum mine murders
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News24 reports that the Hawks are investigating the murders of two rival union members employed at Northam Platinum, the platinum producer said on Tuesday.
Telkom, union deal sees performance-based pay, layoffs paused, outsourcing limited
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Business Report writes that fixed-line operator Telkom says it has inked a new two-year deal with unions that will allow it to introduce widespread performance-based remuneration for both individuals and teams.
World's first Apple Training Centre for the blind opens in Western Cape
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EWN reports that the world's first Apple Training Centre for the blind has opened its doors in the Western Cape. The facility, launched in Worcester on Monday, aims to empower visually-impaired people with technological and IT skills by transfering text into audio.
Northam Platinum mine remains closed after deadly violence
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Reuters reports that members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) will not return to work at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine until their safety is assured after a spate of murders, a spokesman for the union said on Tuesday.