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.
CFE alarmed by ‘Irresponsible and heavy-handed’ treason allegations against AfriForum, Solidarity
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News24 reports that the Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) says the invocation of the crime of treason with reference to Afrikaans lobby groups, AfriForum and Solidarity, is "improper and irresponsible".
Detective shortage leads to 1.9 million outstanding case dockets
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The Citizen reports that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed that at least 1.9 million case dockets remain outstanding amid a severe detective shortage in SA.
Services recommence at Fort Napier Mortuary following work stoppage over poor working conditions
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The Witness reports that the recommencement of services at the Fort Napier Mortuary in Pietermaritzburg has led bereaved families to question why violence seems to be the only language the government understands.
Solidarity’s 2025 bank charges report shows competitiveness driving lower costs for all customers
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BL Premium reports that according to the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI), banks are now more affordable, and their pricing structures are “more aligned” as the overall competitiveness of the sector has improved since the beginning of 2025.
Eskom security supervisor is eighth member of Tutuka copper cable theft syndicate to be arrested
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IOL News reports that the Hawks have dealt a significant blow to copper cable theft at Eskom with the arrest of a security supervisor at Tutuka power station. This marks the eighth arrest in respect of a syndicate that infiltrated the facility's management structure.
Thirty Mpumalanga health department interns frustrated by months of unpaid stipends
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City Press reports that the Mpumalanga Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a situation involving 30 graduate interns who were recruited but then left in limbo.
Lawyer probed for allegedly falsifying Labour Court judgment in a dismissal over misuse of bursary funds
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TimesLIVE Premium reports that a lawyer is being investigated by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) and the police for allegedly falsifying a Labour Court judgment. 
Microsoft invests R5.4bn more in SA 'to help build a future' for young people
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TimesLIVE reports that Microsoft plans to spend R5.4bn by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in SA. This investment will be in addition to the R20.4bn that the company spent over the past three years to establish enterprise-grade datacentres in Joburg and Cape Town.
Morning roundup of labour news on Friday, 7 March 2025
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In our Friday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.
'Expense claim fiddle' lands six Khayelitsha cops attached to detective unit behind bars
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TimesLIVE reports that two police sergeants and four constables from the Khayelitsha detective service were arrested on Wednesday by their anti-corruption unit colleagues for allegedly submitting fraudulent expense claims.
Alexforbes sees surge in savings pot withdrawal claims as new tax year starts
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The Mercury reports that with the new tax year having kicked off this month, retirement fund administrator Alexforbes has already received over 33,000 savings pot withdrawal claims from members.
RTMC investigates fatal crash in Free State between City-to-City bus and truck that claimed 10 lives
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The Citizen reports that the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has sent a team of investigators to the Free State to probe the cause of the fatal crash that claimed 10 lives on Wednesday morning.
North West police believe illegal mining kingpin ‘Tiger’ is not dead and will soon be arrested
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The Citizen reports that North West police have dismissed reports that illegal mining kingpin James “Tiger” Tsoaeli, who escaped from custody in Stilfontein, has died.
Slain Durban police officer laid to rest in his hometown of Inanda
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EWN reports that slain Durban police officer Mvelo Gcabashe was laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Inanda, north of Durban, when family, friends, and colleagues paid their last respects to him.
Cosatu backs government in court battle over NHI
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City Press reports that Cosatu has thrown its weight behind government in the legal battle over the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.
Joburg looks for new city manager
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TimesLIVE reports that the City of Johannesburg has approved a report that outlines the guidelines to be followed in the search for its next city manager.
Luthuli House staff left in limbo as ANC fails to pay February salaries
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Sunday World reports that the ANC at its head office appears to be broke again, with incumbent treasurer-general Dr Gwen Ramokgopa having failed to pay the February salaries of Luthuli House workers.
Transnet and trade unions square up over salary increases
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BL Premium reports that the two largest unions at Transnet have demanded wage increases five times the rate of inflation, citing a variety of issues facing workers.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 6 March 2025
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In our Thursday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 5 March 2025
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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.
Free Wi-Fi rolled out to 25 Rea Vaya bus stations in Joburg
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BusinessLive reports that the rollout of free Wi-Fi in City of Johannesburg (CoJ) public spaces has reached a new milestone, with 25 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations now fully integrated.
Transnet appoints chief executives for engineering and rail infrastructure divisions
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Engineering News reports that rail and ports operator Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Transnet Engineering (TE) CE and Moshe Motlohi as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) CE, with effect from 1 March.
Calls for full inquiry into SANDF's DRC peacekeeping mission following soldier deaths
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Cape Argus reports that the call by Deputy Minister of Defence, Bantu Holomisa for a full investigation of the country's peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which claimed the lives of 14 SANDF soldiers last month, has received widespread political support.
ANC appoints new economic policy chief
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Bloomberg News reports that the African National Congress (ANC) has appointed Zuko Godlimpi as head of its economic transformation committee (ETC) in an overhaul of its internal structures.
Solidarity to help its members after Amsa and government couldn’t prevent plant closures
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Maroela Media reports that following the announcement that ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) would be proceeding to close its long-steel factories in Newcastle, Vereeniging and Witbank, Solidarity indicated on Monday that it would try to help members affected by the closures, among other measures, with job placements.
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving proceeds from sale of his luxury home paid for with lottery money
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GroundUp reports that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) obtained an urgent interdict earlier this week to prevent an attorney from paying out the proceeds of the sale of a house linked to William Huma, an advocate and former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board member, which was bought using Lottery funds.
Top SA maritime official suspended on full pay for a second time
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TimesLIVE Premium reports that mystery surrounds the continued suspension on full salary of one of SA’s top maritime officials, who has yet to face a charge for any wrongdoing.
Proposals emerging from Nedlac could lead to big labour law amendments
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BL Premium reports that SA’s labour laws are set for major revisions should proposals from the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) become law.
Gautrain buses back in full service after driver protests over permits
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BL Premium reports that the Gautrain bus service has returned to full service after a protest last week by disgruntled employees affected operations.
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 4 March 2025
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In our Tuesday morning roundup, see
summaries of our selection of recent South
African labour-related reports.