Fullview writes that ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) confirmed that it had applied for leave to appeal a Labour Court judgment stipulating that retrenched workers from its longs operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging be reinstated. The steel producer argues that it has complied with its obligations to consult fairly, and that any further delay in winding […]
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Eskom appeals employment equity judgment
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The Citizen reports that Eskom has successfully appealed a Labour Court judgment that ruled its practice of not shortlisting members of non-designated groups for advertised posts amounted to an absolute barrier and is not an affirmative action measure as contemplated by the Employment Equity Act (EEA). A judgment handed down in the Labour Appeal Court […]
NUM demands 15% salary increase for Eskom employees
SABC news reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has kicked off wage negotiations at Eskom with a 15% salary increase demand for its members. Other demands include a housing benefit of R7 000 a month and the company’s medical aid contribution of 80%. The current 7% multi-year agreement comes to an end in June […]
Cosatu welcomes registration of the taxi driver’s union
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is proud to welcome a brand-new union into the fold of the progressive trade union movement. The South African Taxi Drivers Workers Union (SATDWU) officially registered with the Registrar of Labour Relations on 3 November. Having guided and assisted the emerging union through the registration process for […]
Medical aid: Triple tax for South Africa is coming
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Business Tech reports that South African taxpayers on medical aids will be facing a ‘triple tax’ to fund the National Health Insurance (NHI) in the country—paying normal tax, losing medical aid tax credits and still having to fork out for private healthcare as the scheme rolls out on vague timelines. The National Department of Health […]
Big petrol and diesel prices cuts this week
The Citizen reports that South African motorists will pay less for petrol and diesel at the pumps from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. The decrease in petrol prices will be welcomed by cash-strapped motorists ahead of the festive season. Petrol and diesel pricesThe department of mineral resources and energy (DMRE) announced that both the price of […]
EMS workers in E Cape appear in court over fraudulent matric certificates
SABC News writes that five EMS workers employed by the Eastern Cape Health Department have briefly appeared before the East London Commercial Crimes Court. They allegedly fraudulently falsified their matric certificates in order to gain employment as Basic Ambulance Assistants. The incident happened in 2015 after a whistleblower alerted authorities and a case was opened […]
NUM demands 15% wage increase from Eskom amid rising living costs
IOl Business reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has reportedly opened wage negotiations with Eskom, demanding a 15% salary increase for its members. Other demands reportedly include a monthly housing allowance of R7 000 and that the power utility cover 80% of employees’ medical aid contributions. In an interview with the SABC on Tuesday, the […]
Water workers on strike in Free State
Ground Up reports that dozens of workers at Maluti-a-Phofung Water (MAP Water) in the Free State downed tools on Monday in protest against the municipality’s plan to close down the water company. Workers blocked the entrance to the office in Phuthaditjhaba with their cars and picketed outside, singing songs. In a 25-page “execution plan” dated […]
Limpopo transport workers camp outside Premier’s office to demand unpaid pensions
Ground Up writes that former and current Great North Transport (GNT) employees have been camping outside the Limpopo Premier’s Office in Polokwane since 15 October, demanding payment of outstanding pension and provident fund benefits and implementation of a forensic report. The group, made up of hundreds of people, including elderly men and women, has been holding sit-ins […]