Today's Labour News

newsThis 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: 19-11-2025

sandf thumb medium90 89EWN reports that MPs have cast doubt on a SA National Defence Force (SANDF) survey, which found that the level of morale among soldiers was good. 

handshake thumb medium90 90Engineering News reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has concluded a three-year wage agreement in the tyre manufacturing sector, effective from 31 July this year to 30 June 2028.

newsThe Citizen reports that a deputy principal was shot on Friday morning (7 November) while entering Dinoto Technical Secondary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) confirmed the incident.

gunBoksburg Advertiser reports that tributes have poured in for a senior reaction officer from Spot Watch Security (SWS), Jan Cameron, who was shot and killed in the early hours of Tuesday morning (6 November) while responding to a business robbery on Middle Road.

PnetDaily Investor reports that even in SA’s strained job market, some sectors and roles remain in high demand as employers hunt for skilled workers. This trend was revealed in the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for October 2025, which provides insights into recruitment and employment trends in the SA labour market.