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The Citizen reports that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has arrested a student constable in KwaZulu-Natal for allegedly raping his colleague after a braai. Source: Latest News
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Labour experts warn against unrealistic approach to 2024 wage negotiations
SABC News reports that trade unions in various sectors of the economy are gearing up for what could be another tough round of wage talks this year, but labour experts have cautioned against unrealistic expectations. Source: Latest News
Morning roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 28 February 2024
In our Wednesday morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related reports. Source: Latest News
SA investment professional in fake qualifications row quits senior role in industry body
Fin24 reports that Langalezwe Madonko, the central figure in a fake qualification controversy at private equity company Summit Africa, has resigned from his senior position at a black investment industry body. Source: Latest News
Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula has 10 days to respond to allegations on Parliament secretary's ballooning salary
News24 reports that in the final days of her term, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must defend herself against misconduct allegations relating to the controversial salary of Parliament’s secretary, Xolile George. Source: Latest News
Numsa accuses Putco of mistreating employees suspended for allegedly striking illegally in 2020
The Star reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has accused bus operator Putco of mistreating its suspended workers. Source: Latest News
Home Affairs investigating SA Military Health Service general who ‘lied’ about his age
City Press reports that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is investigating a general who appears to have become four years “younger” while he was in the defence force. Source: Latest News
Former Oudtshoorn deputy mayor sentenced to jail time for sexual assaulting an employee
IOL News reports that the former deputy mayor of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, Mlandeli Abednico Nyuka, has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for sexually assaulting an employee who worked in Nyuka’s office. Source: Latest News
As spectre of prescribed pension fund assets returns, asset managers indicate strong opposition
BL Premium reports that the ANC plans to introduce legislation to compel pension fund managers to invest in government stock as part of its plans to grow the economy and put greater investment into infrastructure development. Source: Latest News
Morning roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 27 February 2024
In our Tuesday morning roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related reports. Source: Latest News