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Solidarity reports that it intends to file an urgent application against North-West University (NWU) in the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Thursday regarding the institution’s alleged unfair conduct towards employees. Source: Latest News
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B4SA says no substandard PPE was procured on behalf of donors
EWN reports that according to Business for SA (B4SA), no substandard products or falsified personal protective equipment (PPE) procured on behalf of its donors was distributed to doctors or nurses. Source: Latest News
Majority of train stations in Gauteng have no power, leaving township commuters stranded
The Star reports that the majority of metro train stations in Gauteng do not have functioning electricity, a situation that has left many townships without the cheap mode of transport. Source: Latest News
Mpumalanga store staff allegedly used metal pipe to kill man for insulting colleague
News24 reports that the manager at a Mpumalanga chain store as well as his assistant and a security guard were scheduled to appear in the Carolina Magistrate’s Court on Monday after they allegedly used a metal pipe to severely assault two men to punish them for insulting their colleague. Source:...
Clicks workers 'unfortunate collateral', says EFF's Floyd Shivambu as the party vows to protest the whole week against the retailer
News24 reports that EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu says Clicks workers are “unfortunate collateral” in the political party’s protest action against the retail chain. Source: Latest News
Most PPE suppliers given government contracts were not tax compliant, says Sars
BL Premium reports that SA Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Edward Kieswetter advised on Monday that most companies awarded personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders by government departments were not tax compliant. Source: Latest News
Plan to create new entity to operate bus services in Durban opposed by Tansnat
Sunday Tribune reports that the Tansnat Durban bus company has opposed the eThekwini municipality’s plans to establish a new entity that will take over the operation of the city’s lucrative bus services. Source: Latest News
Due to damaged infrastructure, Gauteng commuter trains could take two years to run again
SowetanLive reports that the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) is facing a crisis that could affect the operation of trains in Gauteng due to damaged infrastructure. It will cost Prasa billions of rand to repair damage to the rails, overhead electrical cables and railway stations. Source: Latest News
Police Minister defers Popcru president’s retirement for three years
City Press reports that Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) president, Zizamele Makhaza has scored himself a three-year contract after convincing Police Minister Bheki Cele to defer the date of his retirement even though he has not been an active police officer for 15 years. Source: Latest News
Entertainers set to hold massive protest to allow gigs under lockdown level 2
he Star reports that entertainers based in Gauteng, among them media personalities, DJs, dancers, models and event organisers, are gearing up for a massive protest under the banner #VulaPresident. Source: Latest News