Fin24 reports that South African Airways (SAA) acting chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso has confirmed that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) issued the national carrier with a strike notice on Wednesday morning. Source: Latest News
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Former Eskom and Transnet CFO Anoj Singh a no-show at Saica disciplinary hearing
BusinessLive reports that former Eskom and Transnet CFO Anoj Singh was a no-show at his SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) disciplinary hearing that began on Wednesday morning. Source: Latest News
Amcu to sign platinum wage deals on Wednesday
Reuters reports that the biggest trade union in the platinum mining sector, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), indicated in a statement on Tuesday that it had sealed wage agreements with Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), Impala Platinum and Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: Latest News
SAA condemned by unions for informing workers of retrenchments through a media statement
The Citizen reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) have condemned SA Airways (SAA) for informing workers of its intention to restructure and retrench 944 workers through a media statement. Source: Latest News
Eskom left in limbo as government misses deadline to appoint new CEO
Bloomberg writes that appointing a permanent Eskom chief executive officer to turn the power utility around is widely seen as a top priority for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration. Source: Latest News
Project in Kimberley to bring illegal miners into formal fold flounders due to violence by excluded miners
Reuters reports that the first South African project to bring illegal miners into the formal fold has been plagued by violence dealing a major blow to national efforts to stem a booming illicit trade. Source: Latest News
City of Tshwane hopes to restore suspended bus services by Tuesday afternoon
News24Wire reports that City of Tshwane officials hope Tshwane Bus Services (TBS) will be back in operation by Tuesday afternoon – pending the outcome of negotiations between the employer and labour. Source: Latest News
Embattled SAA announces 944 job cuts even as wage strike looms
BL Premium reports that state-owned SA Airways (SAA) announced on Monday that it would cut 944 jobs or about 20% of its workforce to bring costs under control. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 11 November 2019
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Monday, 11 November 2019. Source: Latest News
Revised ministerial handbook to cut politicians’ perks as austerity bites
The Star reports that Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed that the revised ministerial handbook will slash some of the perks and benefits enjoyed by members of the Cabinet, premiers and MECs. Source: Latest News




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