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News24 reports that in what could possibly be an unprecedented move in SA, three teachers along with a general worker from a primary school in Johannesburg are seeking a protection order against their principal whom they allege has been threatening them. Source: Latest News
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Roundup on Monday, 23 September 2024 of weekend labour reports
In our roundup of weekend and recent reports, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related stories that recently appeared. Source: Latest News
Reserve Bank eases into interest rate cutting cycle as inflation outlook improves
BusinessLive reports that in a widely expected move, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Thursday a 25 basis-point cut in its benchmark repo rate, lowering it to 8%. Source: Latest News
Hlaudi Motsoeneng loses ConCourt appeal bid as SIU so far recovers R6.47m of ‘success fee’
TimesLIVE reports that the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) on Wednesday denied a bid by former SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng to appeal against a Supreme Court of Appeal decision regarding the “success fee” he received from the public broadcaster. Source: Latest News
Roodepoort man shot twice in his home in crossfire of warring zama zamas
News24 reports that Roodepoort resident Mathews Byana was shot twice and wounded as warring illegal miners (zama zamas) opened fire on each other on Monday night. Source: Latest News
Daily Maverick announces that it will be cutting jobs for the first time in its history
Fin24 reports that Daily Maverick is retrenching 5% of its permanent employees and initiating a 15% reduction in operating costs, citing economic pressure in the media industry. Source: Latest News
Morning roundup of labour news on Thursday, 19 September 2024
In our Thursday morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related reports. Source: Latest News
Three workers hospitalised after trench collapse during pipeline installation in Cape Town on Tuesday
News24 reports that three workers were taken to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being trapped in a collapsed trench during the installation of a pipeline linked to the Gordon’s Bay sewer system. Source: Latest News
In August consumer inflation cooled for third consecutive month to lowest rate since 2021
BL Premium reports that consumer inflation in August slowed for the third consecutive month, moderating to 4.4% from 4.6% in July. Source: Latest News
E-hailing drivers on strike in Cape Town on Tuesday to get government to intervene to improve conditions
GroundUp reports that on Tuesday, dozens of drivers from Uber, Bolt, and inDrive halted their services and marched from Hanover Street in Cape Town to the provincial legislature to protest against what they describe as exploitative practices and unfair conditions. Source: Latest News