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Moneyweb reports that government and unions have reached an agreement to retain an additional 1,000 employees at SA Airways (SAA), thereby doubling the number of workers who won’t be retrenched. Source: Latest News
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About 1,500 truck drivers in national protest on Tuesday over employment of foreign drivers
BusinessLive reports that about 1,500 truck drivers abandoned their trucks across the country on Tuesday to protest against the employment of foreign drivers in the road freight and logistics industry. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 7 July 2020
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 7 July 2020. Source: Latest News
Massmart looks to cut up to 1,800 jobs at its Game stores
BusinessLive reports that Walmart-owned retailer Massmart says up to 1,800 jobs may be cut at its Game stores in SA as it begins formal consultations with organised labour. Source: Latest News
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, staff at Donald Gordon Medical Centre accuse management of negligence
The Star reports that employees at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre have alleged that coronavirus cases amongst staff are steadily increasing, but that the hospital continues to operate with little deep cleaning. Source: Latest News
Hundreds of jobs to go as Covid-19 forces Media24 to fold two newspapers and five magazines
TimesLIVE reports that Media24 is considering the closure of five magazines and two newspapers – along with staff cuts – in a restructuring shake-up accelerated by the “devastating” financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Latest News
Staff at Road Lodge in Roodepoort claim 47% of them have Covid-19 because management exposed them
The Star reports that employees of Road Lodge in Roodepoort have accused management of exposing them to danger that resulted in 47% of workers, including the general manager, testing positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News
High Court rules that private pre-schools can reopen
BusinessTech reports that the Pretoria High Court has ruled that all private pre-schools and early childhood development centres may open with immediate effect, provided they do so in line with coronavirus safety measures. Source: Latest News
Trucks block Joburg’s M1 highway in Benrose on Tuesday morning despite court ban on protest against foreign drivers
TimesLIVE writes that Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) cleared the M2 highway in Benrose on Tuesday as signs emerged of a planned “shutdown” protest against the employment of foreigners in the trucking industry. Source: Latest News
Taxi associations officially request 100% loading capacity for both local and long-distance routes
BusinessLive reports that the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) claims its members are ready to resume long-distance operations, despite fears that this could lead to more Covid-19 cases. Source: Latest News