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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Wednesday, 11 September 2019. Source: Latest News
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Parliamentary disciplinary panel finds Mgidlana guilty of serious misconduct and recommends summary dismissal
EWN reports that a disciplinary panel has found suspended secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana guilty of serious misconduct and has recommended his summary dismissal. Source: Latest News
Motsoeneng tells Zondo commission he was not involved in the suspension of the SABC 8
The Citizen reports that former SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operation officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng told the commission of inquiry into state capture that the suspension of a group of journalists known as the SABC 8, who were subsequently fired from the public broadcaster, had nothing to do with their refusal...
EFF rejects EWN's apology over Barry Bateman's vulgar comment aimed at Julius Malema
Independent News reports that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected Eyewitness News’ apology over an insult made by journalist Barry Bateman allegedly aimed at Julius Malema. Source: Latest News
Basic education spokesperson Elijah Mhalanga in hot water over sexist tweets
SowetanLive reports that the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has subpoenaed the spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education following his alleged sexist tweets. Source: Latest News
Another staff member at Malibu High School in Blue Downs accused of racist remarks over hair
Cape Times reports that a second staffer at Malibu High School in Blue Downs faces disciplinary action for alleged discriminatory comments made to pupils over the way they wore their natural hair. Source: Latest News
Irregular spending dogs many Setas
The Star writes that the majority of the country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas), the recipients of more than R10billion of taxpayers’ money annually, remain far from being institutions the government could be proud of. Source: Latest News
African Methodist Episcopal church fires 'homophobic' bishop
The Star reports that a “homophobic” bishop from an international church with roughly three million members has been ditched from the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church as the furore surrounding the controversial clergyman rages on. Source: Latest News
Gauteng has spent R2.3m since 2018 on rates and taxes for burnt out Bank of Lisbon building
The Star reports that the Gauteng government has spent more than R2.3 million paying the City of Joburg rates and utilities for the vacant Bank of Lisbon building. Source: Latest News
Shoprite staff at Southgate store protest after manager's alleged k-word rant
SowetanLive reports that employees at a Shoprite supermarket in Southgate, Johannesburg south, want justice after allegedly being called “lazy k***s” by a regional manager. Source: Latest News