Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 28 August 2017.
Chronological with most recent web postings at the top
Kusasalethu miner talks about narrow escape that left three dead – Cape Times
Liberated Metalworkers Union of SA rejects new MEIBC agreement – Business Report
Fedusa calls on Treasury to drop Dudu Myeni - EWN
Eleven City of JHB officials & one civilian accused of R2.4m fraud granted bail - EWN
Mine safety in the spotlight following Kusasalethu collapse - eNCA
Parliament’s mineral resources committee ‘deeply worried’ about mines health and safety - The Citizen
Myners se families lewe in vrees oor hul veiligheid - Netwerk24 (limit on access)
'We can't lose this one': Cosatu on backing Ramaphosa for ANC president - News24
Uber launches new safety features for drivers in SA - BusinessTech
Former Oudtshoorn municipal manager to be sentenced for fraud - The Citizen
Twee in hof oor ‘onwettige’ mynbou - Maroela Media
People will be held accountable if safety was not followed at Kusasalethu, says Harmony – EWN
How much money car guards and private security officers earn in South Africa – BusinessTech
Western Cape government to hold Prasa accountable through legislation - SABC News
Taxi driver acid attack case postponed - TimesLive
BP Southern Africa appoints first black female CEO - eNCA
Bargaining councils offered reprieve over neglected benefit deductions – BusinessLive
150 firefighters deployed to help fight Mpumalanga blaze - News24
Step up mining safety, says Mosebenzi Zwane after Harmony deaths - BusinessLive
Free State premier promises to employ more nurses - HTSyndication (The New Age)
Ekurhuleni agrees to reduction of heads of departments – HTSyndication (The New Age)
Support for rescue services at EMS Awareness Day event in Durban - The Mercury
Cane-wielding deputy school principal suspended - TimesLive
Domestic workers tired of exploitation want fair pay - Daily News
Cosatu kap FNB oor afgedankte werkers – Netwerk24 (limit on access)
Cosatu slams FNB for firing employees for exercising freedom of speech – Business Report
'Huge demand for skills in SA car industry': MIWA - Wheels24
Drunk driver knocks down Cape Town officers in a bid to escape arrest - Cape Times
Unions question mine safety after three miners die at Kusasalethu - The Star
Concerned Zwane to increase mine inspections following Harmony deaths - The Citizen
FNB sacks four employees for ‘political talk and using insulting language’ - The Citizen
Amcu threatens protests if Lily Mine is liquidated - SA Labour News
Teachers union Naptosa calls for safety in schools – Cape Argus
Eight City of Johannesburg officials in court on Monday for alleged R2.4m fraud - IOL News
Mining sector must prioritise safety, says Mineral Resources Minister - eNCA
Mathunjwa: Health and safety in mines always a burning issue - EWN
New retirement fund rules to better protect consumers - Fin24
Riverlea protesters torch Rea Vaya Bus station on Monday, disrupt traffic - News24
Rea Vaya station torched, roads blocked in Riverlea protest – The Star
Cosatu to discuss national shutdown over state capture claims – EWN
uMlazi principal accused of caning suspended - The Mercury
Body of third Kusasalethu miner brought to surface - News24
Rea Vaya station torched, roads blocked in Riverlea protest – The Star
Government’s plan to scrap tax credit could push 1.9m people out of medical aid - BusinessLive
Samwu threatens Joburg services over fraud and corruption arrests – The Star
Public Enterprises declines comment on Molefe payout report - EWN
Difficult ground conditions hampering rescue efforts in Kusasalethu - SABC News
One Marikana family gets R3.9m, but state still to settle over 650 claims – TimesLive
Naspers shareholders in unprecedented revolt over executive pay - BusinessLive (paywall access)
Portfolio Committee’s consideration of illicit mining on Friday was waffle beating oversight - Daily Maverick
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