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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. Source: Latest News
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Unclear whether Mpumalanga premier now has a criminal record for violating lockdown regulations by not wearing a mask
The Citizen notes that Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has deposited a statement of guilt for violating lockdown regulations on the compulsory wearing of masks in public, but it remains unclear whether the premier will have a criminal record for this. Source: Latest News
CEO of restaurant association stages sit-in at Union Buildings, saying many establishments ‘can’t survive another week’
TimesLIVE reports that Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurants Association of SA (Rasa), said on day three of a sit-in at the Union Buildings that the industry was imminently facing complete and utter destruction. Source: Latest News
Railway infrastructure theft and destruction picks up speed, even though 3,100 officers were hired
SowetanLive reports that the pillaging of railway infrastructure continues unabated at various non-operational train stations in Gauteng, despite the reopening of several routes since the easing of the hard lockdown last year. Source: Latest News
IMF trims forecast for SA’s growth as pandemic hits tourism and commodities
BL Premium reports that the IMF has revised downwards SA’s economic growth projections for the year and expects GDP expansion to be almost a percentage point lower than the Reserve Bank’s most recent forecasts. Source: Latest News
Wine producers head to court to get alcohol ban in Western Cape lifted
BL Premium reports Vinpro, an organisation that represents more than 2,000 wine farmers and wine producers, is taking the government to court to ask that the alcohol ban be lifted in the Western Cape. Source: Latest News
African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke quit due to ‘intolerable’ working relationship with chairperson
BL Premium reports that African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke’s sudden resignation on Monday was primarily due to a clash of personalities with African Bank chair Thabo Dloti. Source: Latest News
Sibanye-Stillwater boosts its investment in tertiary education in SA
Mining Weekly reports that Sibanye-Stillwater has committed to invest a further R33-million in tertiary education aimed at bolstering mining research and development in SA. Source: Latest News
Pravin Gordhan applies to enter the fray in the court battle between SAA and unions over backpay
Fin24 reports that Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Minister Pravin Gordhan wants to join the Labour Court battle brought by the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) against a backpay settlement offered to SA Airways (SAA) members by his department. Source: Latest...
SA starts R1.2bn fund to help ailing tourism industry
Bloomberg reports that the South African government has started a R1.2 billion fund aimed at reviving the country’s ailing tourism industry. Source: Latest News