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News24 reports that the Gauteng Department of Health has condemned an attack on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers on Sunday night in Winterveld, Pretoria North. Source: Latest News
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Chinese national who locked workers in Durban factory to make masks, granted R20,000 bail
TimesLIVE reports that a 53-year-old Chinese national has been granted R20,000 bail in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in connection with charges related to contravening the Disaster Management Act. Source: Latest News
Increase in attacks on Western Cape ambulance crews a big worry
Cape Argus reports that attacks on ambulance crews in the Western Cape continue unabated with four of the latest assaults happening in one week. Source: Latest News
DA calls for military ombudsman to investigate abusive behaviour by SANDF members during lockdown
Independent News reports that the behaviour of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) members during the country’s nationwide lockdown has come under scrutiny, with videos surfacing on social media showing soldiers allegedly abusing their power. Source: Latest News
Some employers trying to shift lockdown burden onto employees rather than using relief scheme, others not providing safety gear
The Star reports that Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Minister Thulas Nxesi has revealed that they were receiving resistance from some employers in connection with the payment of workers through the financial assistance the DEL has provided by way of the Covid-19 relief scheme. Source: Latest News
North West man arrested for biting, stabbing cop
News24 report that a 29-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly bit and stabbed a police officer during a crime prevention operation. Source: Latest News
Recruitment stalls as advertised posts are frozen
Business Times reports that, with SA on shutdown to try to slow the spread of Covid-19, companies are freezing posts they previously advertised. Source: Latest News
Labour laws are still in effect notwithstanding lockdown
In a letter to the editor of Business Day, MP and well-known labour analyst Michael Bagraim notes that there has been a lot of confusion over labour issues arising from the Covid-19 lockdown. Source: Latest News
Public transport hours extended to assist social grant recipients
News24 reports that Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has extended the hours during which public transport services are allowed to operate to accommodate social grant recipients. Source: Latest News
Roundup on Monday, 30 March 2020 of weekend labour reports
In our roundup of weekend news, see summaries of our selection of South African labour-related stories that appeared since Friday, 27 March 2020. Source: Latest News