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
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Adjudicator rules in favour of girlfriend over customary wife in R4.5 million death benefit case
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Cape Times reports that the customary wife of a deceased man failed in her attempt to claim a death benefit as she had not proved dependency on him and was an estranged spouse.
Ekurhuleni metro police officers involved in theft, torture, murder, Madlanga commission told
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Daily Maverick reports that retired Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Revo Spies told the Madlanga Commission on Monday that a group of officers within the EMPD’s specialised services unit ran a criminal racket, hijacking trucks and disappearing with their freight.
Former Laerskool Akasia finance clerk guilty of fraud, ordered to repay school R210,000
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The Citizen reports that a former finance officer at Laerskool Akasia has been found guilty of fraud and theft. The Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court sentenced Lorraine Scheepers, 60, to three years’ imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years.
Mining Qualification Authority Seta defends R2.1m of private security spend on CEO, citing safety threats
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Daily Maverick reports that on the basis that the life of its chief executive Dr Thabo Mashongoane was under threat, the Mining Qualification Authority (MQA) spent more than R2.1-million on his security from February to September 2025.
Solidarity considers legal action against City of Joburg after banner removal
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IOL News reports that trade union Solidarity is preparing for possible legal action against the City of Johannesburg after its eye-catching campaign banners were unceremoniously removed by municipal authorities. But, the union said it had followed all the necessary procedures through an advertising agency.