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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Thursday, 6 August 2020. Source: Latest News
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Over 750 gyms in peaceful protest on Wednesday against lockdown shutdown
The Star reports that gym owners have described the five-month shutdown that has affected them since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown as crippling to their businesses and workers. Source: Latest News
Covid-19 infection among teachers at schools only between 10% and 20% higher than general population
The Star reports that analysis of the Covid-19 infection rate amongst teachers in Gauteng shows that their infection rate is not that different to that of the general population. Source: Latest News
Unions concerned over rising Covid-19 infections in SA prisons
Cape Argus reports that unions and other organisations have warned about the consequences should the Department of Correctional Service (DCS) fail to put measures in place to curb the spread of Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Covid-19 tender corruption a 'horror story', says Cosatu
Fin24 reports that according to Cosatu, SA’s procurement system is “fundamentally flawed” and has created room for suppliers to “defraud” the state during the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Latest News
Cape Town law enforcement team busts robbers who targeted Golden Arrow bus commuters
Cape Argus reports that the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agency busted alleged Golden Arrow bus robbers on Wednesday evening. Source: Latest News
Treasury moves to plug corrupt procurement of PPE and Covid-related goods
BusinessLive reports that National Treasury and the Auditor-General will soon be issuing control guidelines for accounting officers in a bid to limit misappropriation, fraud and corruption in the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and Covid-related goods. Source: Latest News
Nehawu expresses doubt about veracity of number of Covid-19-positive healthcare workers
The Citizen reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has called on the Department of Health (DOH) to necessitate more stringent and effective plans to urgently combat the spread of the Covid-19, as the pandemic is showing no sign of slowing down. Source: Latest News
Jobs Fund raises R271m from partners to support up to 70,000 beneficiaries
Engineering News reports that with unemployment ballooning as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jobs Fund has reiterated its commitment to fighting unemployment. Its partners have committed R271-million to Covid-19 support interventions. Source: Latest News
Government can’t pick and choose which contracts it wants to honour, public sector unions tell court
BL Premium reports that according to public sector unions, the government cannot be allowed to renege on a wage agreement it signed as doing so would set a bad precedent. Source: Latest News