City Press reports that Walter Sisulu University’s (WSU’s) residence manager will remain in custody until his formal bail application on 2 May. Source: Latest News

Moneyweb reports that the National Employers Association of SA (Neasa) and business organisation Sakeliga will be combining forces to oppose new racial hiring policies in terms of the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA). Source: Latest News

BusinessLive reports that concerns have been raised over recurring fires at Gauteng health facilities, with the DA sounding the alarm over hospitals’ noncompliance with health and safety regulations. Source: Latest News

BL Premium reports that Old Mutual’s outgoing CEO Iain Williamson has signed a two-year ‘non-compete’ deal with the group, in a move that is likely to see him being compensated in respect of the agreement. Source: Latest News

IOL Business reports that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that applications are now open for Phase V of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), which will provide more than 200,000 job opportunities for unemployed youth in public schools across SA. Source: Latest News

BL Premium reports that Nedbank has increased its retirement age to 63 in a strategic move to keep its talented people longer. This as the financial services industry engages in a war for talent as local skills dry up due to retirement and emigration. Source: Latest News

Moneyweb reports that according to the Public Servants Association (PSA), a decision has been made to relocate the Johannesburg Deeds Office to an alternative building within six weeks. Source: Latest News

Engineering News reports that negotiations between organised business, organised labour and government, led by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), on a substantive labour law reform process have now concluded. Source: Latest News

In our Wednesday morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of recent South African labour-related reports. Source: Latest News

The Citizen reports that it was business as usual at the Silverton Shopping Crossing in the East of Pretoria, even though members of the EFF picketed with employees in front of the Pick n Pay (PnP) store. Source: Latest News