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Last Update: 30-10-2025

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Labour inspectors shut unsafe Nyanga Home Affairs office

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southafricalogoCape Times reports that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has 60 days to comply with a Department of Employment & Labour (DEL) notice issued after serious health hazards, flagged by the Public Servants Association (PSA), forced the shutdown of the DHA’s Nyanga office.

Microsoft study reveals the job types most at risk from AI disruption

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MicrosoftMoneyweb reports that a new study examining real-world use of Microsoft’s Copilot tool reveals that the next wave of automation will hit white-collar roles hardest, with 40 occupations identified as being at the highest risk of AI disruption.

Public prosecutor gunned down outside her Gqeberha home

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gunNews24 reports that police are investigating a case of murder after a public prosecutor was shot gead outside her home in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Thursday afternoon.

Outa requests meeting with new Higher Education Minister over Setas

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outaEngineering News reports that following concerns of widespread governance failures in the sector education and training authorities (Setas) and the lack of action on forensic reports, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has requested a meeting with newly appointed Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela.

Cosatu vows to protect KZN e-hailing drivers from exploitation and safety threats

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cosatuThe Mercury reports that the Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has committed to developing a Joint Programme of Action with e-hailing drivers to push for legislative reform, improved safety protections, and international recognition of platform workers' rights.