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In our Wednesday morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of recent South African labour-related reports. Source: Latest News
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Free Wi-Fi rolled out to 25 Rea Vaya bus stations in Joburg
BusinessLive reports that the rollout of free Wi-Fi in City of Johannesburg (CoJ) public spaces has reached a new milestone, with 25 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations now fully integrated. Source: Latest News
Transnet appoints chief executives for engineering and rail infrastructure divisions
Engineering News reports that rail and ports operator Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Transnet Engineering (TE) CE and Moshe Motlohi as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) CE, with effect from 1 March. Source: Latest News
Calls for full inquiry into SANDF's DRC peacekeeping mission following soldier deaths
Cape Argus reports that the call by Deputy Minister of Defence, Bantu Holomisa for a full investigation of the country’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which claimed the lives of 14 SANDF soldiers last month, has received widespread political support. Source: Latest News
ANC appoints new economic policy chief
Bloomberg News reports that the African National Congress (ANC) has appointed Zuko Godlimpi as head of its economic transformation committee (ETC) in an overhaul of its internal structures. Source: Latest News
Solidarity to help its members after Amsa and government couldn’t prevent plant closures
Maroela Media reports that following the announcement that ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) would be proceeding to close its long-steel factories in Newcastle, Vereeniging and Witbank, Solidarity indicated on Monday that it would try to help members affected by the closures, among other measures, with job placements. Source: Latest News
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving proceeds from sale of his luxury home paid for with lottery money
GroundUp reports that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) obtained an urgent interdict earlier this week to prevent an attorney from paying out the proceeds of the sale of a house linked to William Huma, an advocate and former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board member, which was bought using Lottery funds....
Top SA maritime official suspended on full pay for a second time
TimesLIVE Premium reports that mystery surrounds the continued suspension on full salary of one of SA’s top maritime officials, who has yet to face a charge for any wrongdoing. Source: Latest News
Proposals emerging from Nedlac could lead to big labour law amendments
BL Premium reports that SA’s labour laws are set for major revisions should proposals from the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) become law. Source: Latest News
Gautrain buses back in full service after driver protests over permits
BL Premium reports that the Gautrain bus service has returned to full service after a protest last week by disgruntled employees affected operations. Source: Latest News