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.
Bring your own food on Monday, union says, as strike threatens airport catering services
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TimesLIVE reports that air travellers in SA have been warned to pack their own lunch boxes on Monday. The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) warned on Sunday that there would be no food or catering services on several airlines and in airport lounges due to threatened strike action.
Old Mutual’s bitter feud with its fired CEO splits shareholders over whether to settle or fight
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Fin24 reports that Old Mutual shareholders are split on whether the insurer should pony up and settle with fired CEO Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250m damages claim.
Executive pay trends show more of the same
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Moneyweb reports that the 4th edition of the 21st Century Executive Pay Barometer, which analyses executive pay within JSE-listed companies, has found that although there have been marginal changes in executive pay trends, the overall picture remained a familiar one.
Cash-in-transit guard shot dead at point-blank range during heist in PE on Thursday
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HeraldLIVE reports that a cash-in-transit security guard was fatally shot while another was wounded during a heist at Boxer Superstores in Motherwell, in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Thursday.
Labour set for showdown with SAA
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Mail & Guardian looks in depth into the string of ongoing and new crises at South African Airways (SAA).
Drunk judge Nkola Motata to learn next week if he will keep his service benefits
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TimesLIVE reports that disgraced judge Nkola Motata will know next week whether he will keep his benefits, over a decade since he was recorded swearing at onlookers after he crashed his car into a Johannesburg garden wall while drunk.
Community unrest, illegal mining damaging to SA’s competitive edge, South32 warns
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Miningmx reports that community unrest and illegal mining were singled out at the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday as two issues “which had to stop” if SA’s mining sector was to regain its competitive edge.
Officers bound, weapons stolen in 'raid' on Northern Cape police station
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TimesLIVE reports that a manhunt is under way after armed robbers attacked the Windsorton police station in the Northern Cape on Wednesday night, tying up the only two officers at the station before raiding the safe for firearms.
Security unions urge government to intervene in wage impasse to avoid strike
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SowetanLive reports that unions representing security guards have urged the government to intervene in their protracted mediation process with their employers to avoid a full-blown security sector strike.
Police threaten to go on strike over selective promotions and Cele’s failure to keep his promise
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The Star reports that police officers have threatened to go on strike over a contentious promotions agreement, which could hamper the police's festive-season crime crackdown.
Probe into why no students from five universities, including UCT and Wits, passed surgery exam
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News24 reports that the Colleges of Medicine of SA hopes an investigation aimed at establishing why so many students failed the recent Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS) exam will be wrapped up before the end of the year.
Two arrested in connection with Western Cape roadworthy certificate fraud
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News24 reports that two men were expected to appear in the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court in the Western Cape on Friday after they were arrested for vehicle licence fraud and corruption.
Railway Safety Regulator 'reckless' for allowing Prasa trains on tracks, says transport union Untu
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News24 reports that the United National Transport Union (Untu) believes that the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is reckless for allowing trains operated by the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) to stay on the tracks.
Two police officers suspected of robbery at KZN Post Office killed on Wednesday in shootout with cops
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News24 reports that two police officers, believed to be part of a Post Office break-in on Wednesday evening in Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), were shot and killed when they opened fire on patrolling law enforcement officers.
SAA suspends its HR head for undisclosed reasons
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Fin24 reports that South African Airways (SAA) has suspended its general manager of human resources Vuyi Raseroka.
Numsa to start strike at University of Johannesburg on Friday over salary discrepancies
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BusinessLive reports that hundreds of members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) were expected on Friday to embark on indefinite strike action over salary discrepancies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
Warning of protracted court battles, Mantashe digs in his heels on the Mining Charter
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BL Premium reports that mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said on Thursday that SA’s mining industry better prepare for protracted court battles on the Mining Charter if it did not accept the document outlining transformation of the sector.
Former Tshwane city manager Moeketsi Mosola gets R4.4m golden handshake
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SowetanLive reports that former Tshwane city manager Moeketsi Mosola walked away with a R4.4m golden handshake following a separation deal with mayor Stevens Mokgalapa.
Amcu boss Mathunjwa’s beef with Sibanye-Stillwater plain at mining indaba for all to see
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Miningmx reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) is confident of reaching a wage agreement with Impala Platinum (Implats) and possibly Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in the near future.
Secret strike ballot ‘one of the most important things to have happened’, says Amplats CEO Griffith
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Miningmx reports that according to Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Chris Griffith, foreign investors were concerned about labour in SA because there was this “never-ending threat of labour disruption.”
Numsa and SA Cabin Crew Association pledge support for looming SAA pilots' strike
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ANA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) on Wednesday pledged support for a possible strike by pilots over what they claimed was the lack of leadership at South African Airways (SAA).
Mark Cutifani inducted into South African Mining Hall of Fame
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Mining Weekly reports that Mark Cutifani, chief executive of gobal diversified miner Anglo American, has been inducted into the South African Mining Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry over the last 12 years.
Amcu sees imminent wage agreement with Impala Platinum
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Reuters reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) expects a deal with Impala Platinum over wages soon, the head of the leading platinum mining union said on Wednesday.
Amcu guns for mining giant Samancor Chrome in R7.5bn claim
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TimesLIVE reports that the Association of Mining and Construction Union (Amcu) has brought a R7.5bn corruption case against mining giant Samancor Chrome.
SABC appoints 'highly experienced' businessman Ian Plaatjies as COO
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TimesLIVE reports that businessman Ian Plaatjies has been named as the SA Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) new chief operations officer (COO).
Autopax bus drivers fear returning to work after brutal attacks over routes
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TimesLIVE reports that nearly three weeks after two Autopax bus drivers were shot, allegedly by taxi henchmen, drivers are reluctant to go back to work.
Axed CEO Peter Moyo sues Old Mutual for R250m
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BL Premium reports that fired CEO Peter Moyo is claiming damages of R250m from Old Mutual, in the latest twist in his four-month public battle against the insurer.
Parliament extends deadline for submissions on NHI Bill to 29 November
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BusinessLive reports that Parliament has extended the public comment period for the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, after receiving requests for more time from numerous stakeholders.
Two suspended senior officials at Sars quit
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BusinessLive reports that the SA Revenue Service (Sars) will not proceed with disciplinary action against two senior executives after they quit the tax agency.
Imperial changes remuneration policy after shareholder rejection of pay policy in 2018
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BL Premium reports that Imperial Logistics has introduced a performance-based incentive plan for management after a group of shareholders rejected its remuneration policy in October 2018.