BL Premium reports that parliament was told on Tuesday that the government cannot afford to hire enough substitute teachers to step in for the thousands of educators who have been given permission to stay at home on full pay because they are at risk of coronavirus complications. Source: Latest News
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 1 September 2020. Source: Latest News
BusinessLive reports that labour federation Cosatu said on Monday that the government, which was tasked with formulating and implementing legislation that provided for sound labour relations, was transgressing the laws it was meant to uphold. Source: Latest News
Reuters reports that a presentation by National Treasury officials to parliament on Tuesday revealed that state-owned companies have requested billions of rand in funding from the government to help them weather the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Source: Latest News
Moneyweb reports that Bidvest Bank has served its staff with a notice of possible retrenchments. Source: Latest News
Reuters reports that the National Treasury warned on Tuesday that state-owned arms manufacturer Denel faced the risk of being placed into business rescue or even liquidation. Source: Latest News
EWN reports that the ANC’s alliance partners on Monday lashed out at the governing party for failing to take their advice on the tendering process for the Covid-19 relief funds. Source: Latest News
The Star reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) is going ahead with a planned strike on Wednesday. The action will see thousands of workers embark on marches throughout the country demanding salary increases and improved protective Covid-19 measures. Source: Latest News
Business Report writes that Sun International on Monday announced the closure of its Naledi and Carousel hotels, saying that the Covid-19 pandemic had forced it to review its operations to save costs. Source: Latest News
Cape Argus reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) has declared a dispute against the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in an effort to secure a safe and secure working environment for correctional services officials. Source: Latest News
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