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TimesLIVE writes that as the world commemorates the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, SA still has a long way to go when it comes to creating economic opportunities for the disabled. Source: Latest News
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Solidarity and Uasa ask Labour Court to hold Denel directors in contempt of court for failing to pay salaries
BL Premium reports Solidarity and Uasa are scheduled to appear in the Labour Court on Thursday to ask it to hold the 15 directors of Denel, including the former CEO, in breach of the law for ignoring a court order. Source: Latest News
Former deputy head of KZN Hawks sentenced to eight years in jail for corruption
Independent News reports that the former deputy head of the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Simon Mzayifani Madonsela, was convicted of corruption in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court and sentenced to eight years’ jail on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
Labour Court dismisses bid by union to halt SABC retrenchment process
Fin24 reports that the Labour Court has dismissed an urgent application by a union representing SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) employees to force the public broadcaster to rescind retrenchment letters issued to about 400 workers. Source: Latest News
Two employees who set a woman alight for stealing from Superspar Musina dismissed
GroundUp reports that the two Superspar Musina employees who threw methylated spirits over a woman who had stolen from the shop and then set her alight have been fired. Source: Latest News
Seven police personnel dismissed for alleged involvement in criminal activities
TimesLIVE reports that seven police staff members, inclusive of senior managers and officers, have been dismissed following their alleged involvement in criminal activities. Source: Latest News
Unions reject government’s request to postpone court battle over public sector wage increases
Moneyweb reports that public sector unions have rejected a request to postpone Wednesday’s Labour Appeal Court battle with the government over implementation of the final leg of the contentious 2018 wage increase agreement. Source: Latest News
Warning of jobs bloodbath over salary hikes of 16% for farm workers and 20% for domestic workers
BL Premium reports that economists warned on Tuesday that the recommendation by labour department advisers to hike the minimum wage for farm and domestic workers by double digits would lead to a jobs bloodbath. Source: Latest News
CCMA rules that Port Elizabeth horse grooms can claim UIF
GroundUp reports that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has ruled that a group of former Dippin Blu Racing horse groomers from Port Elizabeth are entitled to claim unemployment benefits. Source: Latest News
Body of missing Muizenberg lifeguard found on Tuesday after three-day search
TimesLIVE reports that the body of a lifeguard who disappeared during a rescue in Muizenberg has been found. Source: Latest News