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BusinessLive reports that manufacturing production declined for a fifth consecutive month in October, figures from Stats SA revealed on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
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SA employees work some of the longest hours in the world
BusinessTech reports that data compiled by Oxford University researchers at Our World in Data shows that South African employees work some of the longest hours in the world – but other data published by the group shows that we’re not very productive. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 10 December 2019
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 10 December 2019. Source: Latest News
Four Kruger Park rangers accused of poaching back on the job
The Lowvelder reports that four Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers are back at work after they were arrested on poaching-related charges earlier this year. Source: Latest News
Eskom power cuts having devastating impact on small businesses, Uasa warns
ANA reports that according to the United Association of SA (Uasa), rolling blackouts by state-owned electricity utility Eskom were hurting small businesses the most, as many could not afford fuel-powered generators for alternative sources of energy. Source: Latest News
Five KZN cops arrested for allegedly colluding with ambulance services and tow truck companies
News24 reports that five police officials were among eight suspects who appeared before the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on corruption charges on Monday. Source: Latest News
Ramaphosa insists state-owned enterprises can be saved and ‘won’t be sold’
The Citizen reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has allayed fears that the government is planning to privatise state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and has given the assurance that the state’s ownership would continue. Source: Latest News
Sadtu says Mashaba 'should hang his head in shame' over his teacher comments
Independent News reports that the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has reacted angrily to comments attributed to former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba that the Cosatu affiliate was protecting unqualified and incompetent teachers. Source: Latest News
Mchunu wields cost-saving axe on ministers’ perks
The Star reports that cabinet ministers have been left with no choice but to tighten their belts further as the Department of Public Service and Administration has indicated that it will not be held liable for any costs incurred by executive members. Source: Latest News
Unions welcome decision to dissolve board and place Prasa under administration
Moneyweb reports that trade unions have welcomed the decision by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to dissolve the board of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) and place it under administration with immediate effect. Source: Latest News