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Cape Times reports that there are growing fears of unprecedented chaos within the rail system following the “abrupt” termination of the contracts of 20 private security company by the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa). Source: Latest News
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R100m of workers’ money missing from Popcru investment arm
SowetanLive reports that a staggering R100m meant to benefit members of the police and other public safety workers has disappeared from Popcru Group of Companies (PGC), the investment arm of the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Source: Latest News
Roundup on Monday, 18 November 2019 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, 15 November 2019. Source: Latest News
Community protests in SA’s restive Mpumalanga coal district far from finished, warns South32
Miningmx reports that according to Mike Fraser of South32, protests in Mpumalanga province were likely to remain a feature of the coal industry for the foreseeable future. Source: Latest News
Harsh action in store for KZN education officials after Grade 1 pupils go without teacher since May
News24 reports that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) education department officials at circuit and district level, along with management staff at a Pinetown school, will face the music after failing to sort out the issue of Grade 1 pupils being without a teacher since May. Source: Latest News
Cosatu’s attempts to bring Ramaphosa to Marikana rally fails
News24 reports that the latest attempt to get President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit the community of Marikana has failed. The attempt came via a commitment by trade union federation Cosatu three months ago. Source: Latest News
Eleven candidates vie for Transnet CEO position
City Press reports that eleven persons, among them three Transnet executives, are on the list of candidates being considered to replace the state-owned logistics company’s fired chief executive officer (CEO) Siyabonga Gama. Source: Latest News
Current regulations inadequate to ensure ‘social transitioning’ after mine closure
Mining Weekly reports that mining consultancy SRK Consulting SA says that to ensure a level playing field across the mining sector, better general guidelines need to be developed to ensure the implementation of sustainable ‘social transitioning’ after mine closure. Source: Latest News
City of Tshwane’s A Re Yeng bus operations set to be suspended on Monday ahead of looming strike action
News24 reports that the City of Tshwane has urged residents to exercise patience as its A Re Yeng Bus Rapid Transport operations are set to be suspended ahead of a looming strike on Monday. Source: Latest News
SAA insists its planes are safe amid union claims
Fin24 reports that South African Airways (SAA) acting CEO Zukisa Ramasia said on Sunday evening that the national carrier would never jeopardise the safety of its passengers or staff, after striking unions claimed that flying with the airline would be a safety risk. Source: Latest News