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: 19-11-2025
SA Labour News
Solidarity’s September tariff barometer shows SA exports to US increased, but only due to precious metals
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The Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) released its latest tariff barometer on Wednesday, which showed that SA exports to the United States (US) increased significantly overall in September. This was despite the 30% import tax the US imposed on all SA products in August this year.
All of the 53 foreign nationals in the George building collapse were working in SA illegally’
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SowetanLive reports that according to Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya, all of the 53 foreign nationals who were working on site at the time of the deadly George building collapse in 2024 were in SA illegally and did not have valid work permits.
Eskom successfully appeals Labour Court’s employment equity judgment
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Moneyweb reports that Eskom has successfully appealed a Labour Court (LC) judgment that ruled that the utility’s practice of not shortlisting members of non-designated groups for advertised posts amounted to an absolute barrier and was not an affirmative action measure as contemplated by the Employment Equity Act (EEA).
Randburg court to rule on Thursday on VIP cops’ bid to dismiss viral N1 assault case
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IOL News reports that the Randburg Magistrate's Court is expected to deliver its ruling on Thursday on a Section 174 application put forward by the defense for eight VIP officers, accused of assaulting three men at the side of a highway two years ago.
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 6 November 2025
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