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: 18-05-2024
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Labour department investigates Gqeberha steel plant after two employees burn to death in furnace
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News24 reports that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has launched an investigation after two employees fell into a furnace and burnt to death at a Gqeberha steel plant on Tuesday.
Anglo American says it will freeze hiring globally
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Reuters reports that Anglo American confirmed on Thursday that it has suspended hiring globally as it gets plans under way to simplify itself, build value and avert a R785bn takeover bid by Australia’s BHP.
Two-pot retirement system a signature away as Pension Fund Amendment Bill clears last hurdle
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Fin24 reports that retirement fund administrators will soon be able to officially implement the new two-pot system for their members after the National Assembly passed the Pension Fund Amendment Bill (PFAB) with amendments on Thursday.
SA’s first centre of specialisation of green hydrogen skills to be created
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Mining Weekly reports that Yershen Pillay, CEO of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), announced at this week’s Green Hydrogen Roundtable, which was hosted by Nedbank, the establishment of the first centre of specialisation of green hydrogen skills.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 16 May 2024
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