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Business Report writes that the SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union (Sactwu) has launched an inquiry into the impact of the implementation of the youth employment accord (YEA) in the clothing industry. Source: Latest News
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More stakeholder co-operation needed in SA mining, says PwC
Mineweb writes that commodity price weakness looks set to continue into the new year, making it even more important for mining industry stakeholders to work together to ensure their collective survival. Source: Latest News
Samwu mobilises Ekurhuleni workers to join Joburg Pikitup strike
News24 reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has said it is mobilising workers from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality to join striking members in the ongoing Pikitup strike in Johannesburg. Source: Latest News
Exxaro continuing talks with Eskom about Arnot coal mine closure
Mining Weekly Online reports that diversified miner Exxaro is continuing discussions with power utility Eskom to reach a joint closure solution for the Arnot mine, as prescribed in its coal supply agreement. Source: Latest News
Joburg’s Pikitup strike gathers momentum
BDLive reports that refuse-removal company Pikitup is urging Joburg residents to drop off their rubbish at its landfill and collection sites within the city, as it continues to face off with its striking employees. Source: Latest News
Draft agreement between Nehawu, Parliament brings an end to strike
BDLive reports that a draft agreement between Parliament management and Nehawu leaders has brought an end to a strike by Parliament staff members, union leadership said on Wednesday. Source: Latest News
Phiyega: I won't be forced to resign without telling my side of story
TimesLive reports that suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega has said no amount of “underhand tactics” will force her to resign “without the opportunity to present my side of the story”. Source: Latest News
Cosatu marks 30 years of fighting for workers
The New Age writes that labour federation Cosatu on Tuesday celebrated 30 years of leading from the front in the workers’ and working class’s struggles in South Africa. Source: Latest News
‘Ineffective, expensive’ transport takes toll on SA’s poor: Stats SA
BDLIve writes that transport is still more expensive, proportionately, for low-income households in SA than it is for their wealthier counterparts, statistician-general Pali Lehohla said on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
Exxaro says Eskom responsible for Arnot colliery shutdown costs
Fin24 reports that diversified miner Exxaro announced on Tuesday that it would initiate “appropriate activities” following Eskom’s decision to allow the termination of a Coal Supply Agreement (CSA) at its Arnot colliery in Mpumalanga. Source: Latest News