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SABC News reports that three Ventersdorp Municipality employees appeared on Monday on charges of arson at the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court in North West. Source: Latest News
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New tech university to address ICT coding skills shortage
BDLive reports that a new tech university with neither formal teachers nor traditional classrooms is looking to bridge the gap between youth unemployment and skills shortages in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Source: Latest News
Professional truck drivers ‘in short supply’
BDLive reports that a dire shortage of professional truck drivers in SA and across sub-Saharan Africa is one of the main issues facing long-distance haulage companies, according to Barloworld Transport CEO Neil Henderson. Source: Latest News
NUM signs wage deal with Evander Gold Mines for pay hikes of up to 14%
Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed a three-year wage deal on Tuesday with Pan African Resources’ Evander Gold Mine for pay hikes of 14% for the lowest paid workers, the union indicated. Source: Latest News
Coal strike comes to an end, with workers to resume duties on Wednesday
Fin 24 reports that the strike in the coal mining sector has come to an end after the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Chamber of Mines reached an agreement on wage increases. Source: Latest News
North West farmer, son found guilty of killing employee by electrocution want to appeal
Sowetan reports that farmer Mathys Cloete, 72, and his son Daniel, 36, who were found guilty by the North West High Court of murdering their farmworker and sentenced to 18 years and 24 years respectively are set to approach the Supreme Court of Appeal in a bid to stay out...
State issues notice that it intends to defend Marikana civil claims
City Press reports that Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has served the Marikana families and the miners who intend suing the department with a notice to defend the civil claims. Source: Latest News
Web links to a selection of labour news reports posted on Monday, 12 October 2015
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 12 October 2015. Source: Latest News
Midday roundup of labour news on Monday, 12 October 2015
In our Monday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related stories that have appeared since mid-morning on Friday, 9 October 2015. Source: Latest News
Police killings should be regarded as high treason says state security minister Mahlobo
News24 reports that State Security Minister David Mahlobo said on Sunday that the killing of police officers should be regarded as high treason. Source: Latest News