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
EPWP workers forced do ‘hard labour’ at Bojanala MMC’s home and to become ANC members
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Sunday Times reports that unemployed residents selected to be part of government’s expanded public works programme (EPWP) for a monthly stipend of R1,800 were allegedly made to work at a North West city official’s home in Lebotlwane, clearing her garden of rubble, cleaning her house and washing windows.
SACE commissions investigation into mental health of teachers amid complaints of heavy workload, fatigue and burnout
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News24 reports that the SA Council for Educators (SACE) has commissioned an investigation to assess the mental health of teachers amid complaints of heavy teaching workloads, emotional fatigue, and burnout.
Roundup on Monday, 3 November 2025 of weekend labour reports
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In our roundup of weekend and recent reports,
see the following summaries of our selection of
South African labour-related articles.
Thirteen arrested after Heilbron Free State farm worker killed and wife stabbed and raped
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SABC News reports that a farm worker has been shot and killed while his wife is recovering in hospital after being raped and stabbed during a farm attack in the early hours of Saturday morning in Heilbron, Free State.
Department of Basic Education dismisses claims of teacher verification or recruitment fees
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EWN reports that in a statement released on Saturday, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that teachers were required to pay R350 for verification.