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: 25-10-2025
SA Labour News
Two men released on warning after allegedly assaulting female police officer in Kimberley
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Cape Times reports that two men who allegedly assaulted a female police officer while she was attempting to apprehend them in Beaconsfield over the weekend were released on warning after appearing in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court.
Three former Gauteng education officials sentenced for ghost employee scam
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IOL News reports that three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud after creating ghost employees and siphoning funds from the department’s payroll system.
Anglo American accused of betraying South Africa and breaking its promises
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The Citizen reports that Anglo American’s decision to significantly reduce its presence in SA has been labelled as a betrayal by mining community representative Boyce Kunupi.
Home Affairs Minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, providing relief to thousands living in SA
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IOL News reports that in a move bringing relief to thousands of Zimbabwean nationals living in SA, Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until 28 May 2027.
Relief for thousands of education assistants as minister resolves months-long payment crisis
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IOL News reports that Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Siviwe Gwarube has intervened to resolve the crisis that teacher assistants had not been paid for months.