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
Pay deal between Numsa and motor sector bosses expected ‘soon’
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BL Premium reports that a wage deal between the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and employers in the motor sector is expected to be signed at the weekend. According to Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, the union was “still engaging with employers with a view of resolving the wage talks soon”.
Northern Cape iron ore mine faces closure, with hundreds of job cuts on the cards
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News24 reports that iron ore group Assmang has issued retrenchment notices that could see nearly 700 workers lose their jobs after its Beeshoek mine failed to secure a new supply deal with ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa).
Labour inspectors to regain powers to enforce payment of pension fund contributions
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IOL News reports that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says she will restore the powers of labour inspectors to enforce compliance by employers in paying over pension fund contributions within seven days of deduction from employees' salaries.
Gauteng teacher accused of raping pupil at gunpoint is dismissed after skipping ELRC hearing
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The Citizen reports that the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) has ruled that a Gauteng teacher must be dismissed after he allegedly raped a Grade 11 pupil at his home, while threatening her with a firearm.
Higher Education Minister Manamela places three Setas under administration
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BL Premium reports that Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) Minister Buti Manamela has appointed administrators to three sector education and training authorities (Setas). Many SA’s 21 Setas are mired in allegations of corruption and mismanagement, and the sector as a whole is failing to reduce unemployment or alleviate the need to import artisan skills.