Thought Leadership
In our Thursday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since mid-morning on Wednesday, 13 May 2015. Source: Latest News
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Rising food prices pose risk for consumer inflation
Reuters reports that South Africa’s consumer inflation is likely to trend steadily higher this year as food prices rise, putting pressure on the central bank to increase interest rates this year, analysts say. Source: Latest News
With release of Marikana report still awaited, two protesters die at hands of police
BDLive writes that the deaths of two protesters this week at the hands of the police have highlighted the urgent need for President Jacob Zuma to release the findings of the Marikana commission of inquiry. Source: Latest News
Opposition parties call for a quick resolution to public sector wage talks
Business Report writes that opposition parties in Parliament on Wednesday called for a speedy resolution to the public sector wage talks, but acting Minister of Public Service and Administration Nathi Mthethwa remained mum on public sector wage increases. Source: Latest News
ConCourt to hear Legal Aid’s appeal on funding for Marikana miners’ lawyers
News24 reports that the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) is due on Thursday to hear an application for leave to appeal a ruling which compelled Legal Aid SA (LA) to fund the legal representatives of miners at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry. Source: Latest News
More talks over municipal wages to be held at end of May
The Citizen reports that the third round of talks aimed at finding a solution to the impasse over municipal wages are scheduled to take place towards the end of this month between the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) and the SA Local...
Solidarity to ask UN to halt employment equity policies
The Star reports that the predominantly white trade union Solidarity has elicited the support of two high-profile black businessmen in its war against South Africa’s employment equity policies. Source: Latest News
SAA, Satawu headed for turbulence over retrenchments
Business Report writes that the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) has vowed to fight SAA’s planned retrenchment of 724 workers. Source: Latest News
With strike season fast approaching, Amcu fires R12,500 wage salvo
BDLive writes that strike season is approaching and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) set the bar high on Wednesday when it tabled its wage demands in the gold and coal mining sectors. Source: Latest News
North West improving housing in mining areas post-Marikana
RDM Newswire reports that the North West government says it is delivering improved housing in mining towns post-Marikana‚ “despite having encountered interference from the community and other concerned groups”. Source: Latest News