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Daily News reports that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial paramedics are planning to embark on a protest over issues including overtime pay and safety on the job. Source: Latest News
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Cosatu affiliate Saccawu avoids liquidation
Mail & Guardian reports that the collapse of the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) has narrowly been avoided for now, but the threat of liquidation still hangs over its head should it default on substantial monthly installments to pay off a debt of R30-million. Source: Latest...
Patrick Craven quits Cosatu following Vavi's expulsion
Fin24 reports that long-time Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) national spokesperson Patrick Craven has resigned following the expulsion of general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Source: Latest News
Mid-morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 1 April 2015
In our Wednesday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since mid-morning on Tuesday, 31 March 2015. Source: Latest News
Public sector wage increase talks stall in “paperwork phase”
The New Age writes that, while the three-year wage deal between the state and public sector unions expires today (1 April), union representatives are dissatisfied with the progress of the talks for a new agreement. Source: Latest News
Vavi not off the hook in respect of forensic reports, says Cosatu
IOL News reports that, although Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been dismissed, the federation may still pursue financial maladministration charges against him. Source: Latest News
'Price hikes to push inflation beyond 6%'
SABC News report that economists have warned that the latest price hikes will add inflationary pressure to the economy. Source: Latest News
Gold Fields awarded senior executives 21% pay increases last year
Bloomberg News reports that gold producer Gold Fields, which will be starting biennial wage talks with workers this month, gave its directors and top executives a 21% pay increase last year. Source: Latest News
Cosatu bans members from ‘Vavi-led activities’
BDLive reports that labour federation Cosatu is moving to insulate members from being influenced by expelled general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. It has barred structures from allowing him a platform to speak and from attending gatherings he addresses. Source: Latest News
Mining Charter heading for court over black ownership compliance
BDLive reports that the Department of Mineral Resources and the mining industry disagree on the interpretation of the essence of the Mining Charter, which demands 26% black ownership of companies, and will approach the High Court to resolve the impasse. Source: Latest News