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BusinessLive reports that Bongisizwe Mpondo, the administrator of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa), will meet disgruntled trade unions on Friday over the utility’s proposal to retrench workers. Source: Latest News
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Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 6 May 2020
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Wednesday, 6 May 2020. Source: Latest News
Eskom says operations at Koeberg not affected after employee tests positive for Covid-19
EWN reports that Eskom has advised that a staff member at the Koeberg Power Station tested positive for Covid-19, but that its operations have not been affected. Source: Latest News
Covid-19 batters SA print media industry
DFA reports that the SA print media industry has taken another hard blow following the announcement that Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers plans to completely withdraw from magazine publishing. Source: Latest News
Data shows inexplicable decline in number of Limpopo public school teachers
The Star reports that official data shows that the number of teachers employed at public schools in Limpopo has inexplicably declined over the past decade. Source: Latest News
Harmony Gold workers panic about being laid-off after being informed to stay at home if not recalled
The Citizen reports that mineworkers at Harmony Gold mines started to panic after the company issued a notice informing them not to return to work unless recalled by management. Source: Latest News
Gautrain back on track with reduced services as national lockdown eases
The Star reports that the Gautrain, which has not been operating since the start of the national Covid-19 lockdown, has resumed a reduced service for passengers during peak hours. Source: Latest News
Workers should down tools if employers don’t provide them with masks and other protective gear, says Cosatu
SowetanLive reports that workers want to be allowed to down tools if their employers fail to provide them with masks and other protective gear in line with the national lockdown level 4 regulations aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus in the workplace. Source: Latest News
Assore’s Dwarsrivier chrome mine suspends production after worker diagnosed with Covid-19
Reuters reports that Assore suspended production at its Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine this week after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Two inmates die of Covid-19 in East London prison, both of whom had underlying comorbid conditions
TimesLIVE reports that two inmates have died of Covid-19 in an East London prison, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) advised on Tuesday. Source: Latest News