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: 27-10-2025
SA Labour News
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.
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.