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
Joburg denies R4 billion diversion from capex budget in respect of G20 ‘blackmail’ by union
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Newsday reports that the City of Johannesburg has denied diverting R4 billion from its capital expenditure budget to prevent disruptions to the G20 summit.
KZN teacher investigated for allegedly impregnating two pupils
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The Witness reports that the teacher who is at the center of a confrontation that led to a Grade 12 pupil in a high school in Jozini pouring boiling water on a fellow pupil has been suspended for a separate matter.
Magistrates protest in Durban for equality and better conditions
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Daily News reports that in an expression of unity to express their frustration, magistrates gathered outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court building on Monday to raise awareness about their dire working conditions and the systemic disparities forced upon them.
SIU’s Fort Hare qualifications investigation to proceed despite Mabuyane court ruling
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The Citizen reports that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has confirmed that its investigation into alleged academic irregularities at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) will continue, despite a recent High Court ruling that declared an earlier probe into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane unconstitutional.
Labour Minister to seek Treasury funding for more Inspectors amid persistent workplace violations
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IOL Business reports that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Nkosazana Meth’s department will be approaching the National Treasury for increased funding to employ more labour inspectors across all nine provinces.