IOL News reports that JSE-listed WBHO, one of the largest construction companies in South Africa, has been told to reinstate the workers who were fired for allegedly participating in an unlawful strike in 2017. The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Johannesburg ruled that the dismissal was unfair and that the company should reinstate the workers. […]

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IOL News reports that there were no injuries reported following an explosion at the Sappi Saiccor Mill in Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Wednesday afternoon. In a statement the mill said the explosion occurred on a supplier truck delivering liquid oxygen (used for bleaching) to the paper pulp mill. “The on-site firefighting team of the […]

GroundUp writes that The former manager of an operating theatre at Universitas Hospital has successfully sued Netcare for failing to protect her and take action against an abusive surgeon because, she claimed, it was well known that he was a “money spinner” for the company. Tilana Alida Louw also sued Dr Stephen Paul Grobler but, […]

SABC News reports that the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has revealed that over 2 000 security firms in South Africa are defaulting on pension contributions. Workers in the security sector have held several protest marches, in a bid to compel their employers to make contributions on their behalf, to the Private Security Sector Provident […]

Business Live reports that trade unions representing eThekwini municipal workers suspect foul play behind the “sudden” halt of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) contracts in the city. An internal letter from the city announcing the non-renewal of EPWP contracts was shared widely on social media last week, saying that the July 25 payment would […]

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] has on the 09th July 2024 concluded a 2024/2025 wage increment agreement with Amanzi Bargaining Council. The union considers the agreement as a major victory for its members and workers in the sector. This agreement comes after protracted negotiations at the Amanzi Bargaining Council resulting into […]

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has successfully negotiated and concluded an above-inflation salary and wage collective agreement with the country’s seven Water Boards under the auspices of the Amanzi Bargaining Council (ABC). These Water Boards are collectively responsible for over 95% of bulk water provision in the country.  Under the terms of this […]

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SABC News reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (Numsa) has confirmed that it’s accepted a request from the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to participate in a conciliation process with Gautrain. Workers affiliated to Numsa earlier staged a picket over a wage dispute. The union is demanding a revised 9% increase and guaranteed bonuses […]

GroundUp writes that about 70 people from organisations and unions representing farm dwellers and workers protested outside Parliament in Cape Town on Friday. They are calling for transparency and consultation over regulations on pesticides. Colette Solomon, director at Women on Farms Project, said, “The process to date has not been transparent and has not involved […]

SABC News reports that the Department of Labour has sent a stern warning to farmers who do not ensure the safety of their workers. This violates the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the environmental regulation for workplaces. Following the International Labour Organisation’s commemoration of the World Day for Health and Safety, earlier this year, […]