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EWN reports that Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) president Zingiswa Losi on Wednesday called on Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to resign from his post if he is “too tired to fulfill his mandate”. Source: Latest News
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Case to confirm interim order freezing accounts of 40 Gauteng companies accused of PPE graft postponed
The Citizen reports that the civil case against 40 companies accused of corruption involving personal protective equipment (PPE) meant to deal with the spread of Covid-19 in Gauteng has been postponed to next month. Source: Latest News
Government has 14 days to respond to unions’ demands following national protest on Wednesday
Moneyweb reports that the country’s two largest union federations, namely the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), together with fellow fedrations Fedusa and Nactu, have given government 14 days to respond to their demands. Source: Latest News
‘Not unconstitutional’ to ban relatives of politicians from doing business with the state, but ANC doesn’t agree
Financial Mail reports that according to a legal opinion presented at the National Economic Development & Labour Council (Nedlac), a draft law banning family members and close associates of politically exposed persons (PEPs) won’t infringe on the rights of those individuals and won’t be unconstitutional. Source: Latest News
Uncertainty over suspended Gauteng trio, with Covid-19 restrictions hindering disciplinary proceedings
The Star reports that the future of three suspended officials in the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts and Culture hangs in the balance as Covid-19 restrictions have hindered disciplinary proceedings. Source: Latest News
Deputy public protector investigates Covid-19 PPE tender irregularities in KZN
TimesLIVE reports that Deputy public protector Kholeka Gcaleka is in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) visiting a number of health-care facilities and public schools as part of investigations into Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) tender irregularities. Source: Latest News
Acting Post Office CEO remains on suspension despite arbitration award
BL Premium reports that according to the SA Post Office (Sapo), acting CEO Lindiwe Kwele will remain on suspension despite her winning an arbitration award last week. Source: Latest News
Wednesday’s strike sends ‘strong’ message to state on job losses and corruption
BL Premium reports that Wednesday’s combined strike effort by the country’s unions sent a “very strong statement” to the government and business to deal with rampant corruption in their ranks and to stem huge retrenchments in the country. Source: Latest News
Police called in to control angry confrontation between staff and board members at Joburg Property Company
The Star reports on a violent situation that ensued at the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) on Tuesday when a confrontation between employees of the municipality-owned entity and the board of directors got out of hand. Source: Latest News
Petra Diamonds and NUM conclude one-year wage deal
Mining Weekly reports that diamond miner Petra Diamonds has concluded a one-year wage agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) which will apply to it SA operations for the financial year to 30 June 2021. Source: Latest News