TimesLIVE reports that over the past three years, 799 Western Cape police officers were investigated for breaching policies around the use of state vehicles. Their alleged transgressions ranged from drunken driving to using the vehicles for private use. Source: Latest News
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Ex-top cop, five others back in court in Marikana murder trial
The Citizen reports that the trial against former North West deputy police commissioner Major-General William Mpembe and five others was scheduled to continue in the North West High Court on Monday. Source: Latest News
Joburg Metrobus commuters urged to use alternative transport as strike continues on Monday
EWN reports that commuters using Joburg Metrobus have been urged to continue finding alternative transport on Monday, with a strike at the company entering its sixth day. Source: Latest News
Roundup on Monday, 10 May 2021 of weekend labour reports
In our roundup of weekend news, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related stories that appeared since Friday, 7 May 2021. Source: Latest News
Former Transnet executive’s earnings do not add up, tribunal hears
TimesLIVE reports that according to a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) senior forensic accountant, money deposited into the bank accounts of former Transnet Capital Projects executive Herbert Msagala were more than what he was said to have earned from his employment and other businesses. Source: Latest News
Northriding teacher suspended for alleged racial slurs
EWN reports that Gauteng Education Department MEC Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the immediate suspension of a teacher at the Northriding Secondary School who has been accused of racism. Source: Latest News
Covid pandemic killed a decade of employment growth in SA
Mail & Guardian reports that one in every two jobs lost as a result of Covid-19’s economic onslaught was once held by an informal worker. Source: Latest News
Escalating crimes against doctors and medical staff by criminals posing as patients 'a national crisis'
TimesLIVE reports that doctors in private practice are under siege by criminals who pose as patients and clear out their bank accounts, steal their devices and take medication, including antiretrovirals and cough syrup. Source: Latest News
ANC reportedly looking at retrenching 50% of its staff members
News24 reports that during the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) virtual meeting on Sunday, its treasurer-general, Paul Mashatile, apparently said the party was mulling cutting its staff by 50%. Source: Latest News
Emergency services could be withdrawn due to attacks on EMS staff in Gauteng
News24 reports that unending violent attacks on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel could leave communities in Gauteng without essential emergency services. Source: Latest News




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