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
Transnet locomotive corruption case against Brian Molefe and co-accused postponed to 18 November
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IOL News reports that the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the case against former Transnet executives, including former Group Chief Executive Officer Brian Molefe, to 18 November 2025.
MPs must weigh risk of ‘enormous’ UIF costs after parental leave ruling by ConCourt
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BL Premium reports that parliament has been tasked with reviewing the law to cushion the impact of a potentially “enormous” financial burden on the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) triggered by a landmark Constitutional Court (ConCourt) order that allows parents to share statutory maternity leave equally.
Cosatu rallies Cape workers for International Day for Decent Work on Tuesday
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IOL News reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) expects 5,000 workers and affiliate supporters to show up for its march in Cape Town on Tuesday to mark the International Day for Decent Work.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.
Department of Social Development Minister’s romantic ties to special adviser raise red flags
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Daily Maverick writes that Department of Social Development (DSD) Minister Sisisi Tolashe is allegedly in a romantic relationship with her special adviser Ngwako Kgatla, whom she appears to be shielding from disciplinary charges.