NUM reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and other recognized trade unions today vehemently condemned and rejected Sibanye Stillwater’s decision to implement forced leave for all employees at its Kloof 7 Shaft. This decision follows a recent incident where approximately 300 workers were temporarily trapped underground. While all workers were safely rescued on […]

TimesLive reports that the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) in the Mafika Mshengu region has called for a forensic investigation after workers at the iMpendle municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands were not paid their May salaries. “The municipality has once again failed to honour this obligation, with employees not receiving their salaries for April […]

SABC News reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) plans to meet Sibanye-Stillwater mine management soon, following an incident at the mine on Thursday that led to 260 mineworkers being trapped underground. All mine workers at Sibanye’s Kloof 7 sub-shaft in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, were safely brought to the surface on Friday night. The […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) North East Region will hold a protest march on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Polokwane, to vehemently oppose the alarming rise in Section 189 retrenchment notices issued by companies in the mining, energy, construction and metal Sectors. NUM views these actions as a direct assault on workers’ livelihoods, a […]

IOL News reports that the Labour Court of South Africa has ruled that a Durban paint company had unfairly discriminated against a pregnant woman by sending her early on maternity leave without pay. Induradec Coatings Pty in Pinetown has been ordered to pay Tiisetso Moleme R724,000 in compensation, which is equivalent to 11 months’ salary.  […]

City Press reports that Gauteng doctors say they will no longer work overtime if they are not paid for it, which will leave patients at public hospitals unattended. This comes after the Gauteng Department of Health (GHoH) cut its budget for fixed overtime and many health workers were paid late this month. Some have not yet […]

The Citizen reports that almost 6 000 South African Post Office (Sapo) jobs will be saved via another funding injection. Sapo and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) agreed on a deal to fund employee salaries while the government works to restore the postal service’s fortunes. The agreement between the two government entities will see the […]

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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Northern Cape with the assistance of the General Secretary, Solly Phetoe, and the Deputy General Secretary of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), Nkhetheni Muthavhi, has successfully negotiated the absorption of 498 workers as permanent employees of the Sol Plaatjie Municipality. The workers had […]

SABC News writes that the Anton Lubowski Educational Trust has raised concerns about the state of South Africa’s education system, warning of burnout among teachers, overcrowded classrooms, and under-resourced schools. The Trust says educators are working under unsafe conditions and are increasingly affected by crime and social instability. It also noted serious shortcomings in early […]

SABC News reports that the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has vowed to challenge a Labour Court ruling that exempts the City of Tshwane from increasing its employees’ salaries as collectively negotiated in the Bargaining Council. The judgment, delivered by Judge Sean Snyman on Friday, remits the City’s 2021/2022 exemption application, seeking relief from the negotiated […]