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Bloomberg reports that Cosatu is pushing the government to tap state institutions for a stimulus plan to combat the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Source: Latest News
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Petrol price set to drop by largest decrease on record in April
BusinessLive reports that the Automobile Association (AA) said on Friday that SA motorists should see the largest fuel price decrease on record from 1 April, when unleaded petrol could see a drop of about R2 per litre. Source: Latest News
Public-sector unions reject new government 4.4% wage offer, threaten legal action
BusinessLive reports that as time runs out for the negotiations, public-sector unions have rejected the government’s new wage offer for the 2020/2021 financial year. Source: Latest News
PIC has identified Dan Matjila’s replacement as CEO, says chair Khoza
BusinessLive reports that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has identified a candidate to replace Dan Matjila as CEO, according to chairperson Reuel Khoza. Source: Latest News
UIF offices inundated on Thursday as the reality of the 21-day lockdown set in
News24 reports that the reality of a 21-day lockdown hit many hard on Thursday as they rushed to queue for unemployment benefits, ID documents, birth certificates and other essentials. Source: Latest News
Ramaphosa writes to Parliament, reveals 2,820 soldiers could be on SA's streets until 26 June
News24 reports that members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) could be patrolling SA’s well beyond the current 21-day lockdown period. Source: Latest News
Sex workers call on Ramaphosa to include them in plan to aid workers during coronavirus lockdown
News24Wire reports that the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (Sweat) and Sisonke, the National Movement of Sex Workers, have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to make urgent provision for the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme to include sex workers. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Thursday, 26 March 2020
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Thursday, 26 March 2020. Source: Latest News
Domestic workers still unsure about their rights in event of coronavirus illness
Pretoria News reports that domestic workers, still waiting for the Constitutional Court to confirm a high court ruling regarding their rights to claim for injury or illness while on duty, are not yet covered for coronavirus infection while at work. Source: Latest News
Train services suspended for duration of national lockdown
ANA reports that Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday that all commuter rail services would shut down for the duration of SA’s national lockdown commencing at midnight on Thursday. Source: Latest News