Engineering News reports that government has appointed Q LINK Holdings to investigate the extent and abuse of emolument attachment orders (EAOs) for credit in the public service.   Source: Latest News

News24 reports that Police Minister Nathi Nhleko said on Wednesday that playing the “blame game” over the Marikana massacre has not benefited anyone.   Source: Latest News

The Star reports that Saturday’s round five Currie Cup match between the Lions and Eastern Province Kings was still in jeopardy last night following a wage dispute at the Eastern Cape based union.   Source: Latest News

ANA reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) said on Wednesday that it had signed a salary agreement with municipal employers’ body, the SA Local Government Association (Salga).   Source: Latest News

BDLive reports that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament on Wednesday that the government was planning a clampdown on fakers of academic qualifications.   Source: Latest News

Fin24 reports that Allen Bodill of the Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) says there is a persistent shortage of skills in the South African construction industry.   Source: Latest News

Sowetan reports that a new union – a splinter from Cosatu’s SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) – will be formed at the end of the month.   Source: Latest News

News24 reports that after a go-slow for most of last month, Amanzimtoti-based lifeguards returned to work on Wednesday.   Source: Latest News

News24 reports that a violent war has erupted between police and residents living near Anglo American’s Mogalakwena Platinum Mine as local citizens blockaded roads, demanding jobs from the mining company.   Source: Latest News

BDLive reports that a panel will be established to help guide the Police Ministry on how to implement the Farlam Commission of Inquiry report’s recommendations, Police Minister Nathi Nhleko said in Parliament on Wednesday.   Source: Latest News