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TimesLIVE reports that SA’s official unemployment rate increased to 32.6% in the first quarter of 2021, the highest since the start of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) in 2008. Source: Latest News
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Gang shoots Limpopo security guard dead, but abandons stolen cash after crash
TimesLIVE reports that a security guard was shot dead on Sunday during a cross pavement robbery in Giyani, Limpopo. Source: Latest News
Teacher unions and education activists concerned about primary school learners returning to school full-time
Cape Argus reports that teacher unions and activists have expressed concern on the new directions by Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga to allow all primary school learners to start attending school daily from July. Source: Latest News
Public sector unions fragmented in approach to wage talks
The Star writes that public sector unions seem fragmented in the current wage talks with the government, with two unions linked to the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) and the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) having declared disputes, but with Cosatu affiliates continuing with a facilitation process. Source:...
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 1 June 2021
In our morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of recent South African labour- labour-related reports. Source: Latest News
PSA accuses Public Protector of victimising its members
News24Wire reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) says the Office of the Public Protector (OPP) should refrain from victimising its members who speak out against wrongdoing. Source: Latest News
Tshwane municipal workers to march on Tuesday for salary increases from ‘broke’ metro
Pretoria News reports that municipal workers affiliated to the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in Tshwane will embark on a march on Tuesday to demand wage and salary increases. Source: Latest News
Two dismissed employees win Labour Court case against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
News24 reports that in a damning judgment, the Labour Court has ruled against the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, in a dispute involving two staffers. Source: Latest News
Samwu demands investigation into allegations of abuse of shop stewards by City of Cape Town
GroundUp reports that members of the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) have accused the City of Cape Town of intimidating shop stewards, unfair treatment and racial discrimination. Source: Latest News
Bleak May month-end for staff at Denel subsidiary, with just 20% of salaries paid
TimesLIVE reports that Denel Land Systems says honouring its wage bill in the next few months will be difficult as its cash woes continue. Source: Latest News