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In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Source: Latest News
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As artisanal miner deal unravels, Kimberley’s last diamond miner cuts wages to stay afloat
Miningmx reports that Ekapa Mining (KEM), the last major diamond company operating in Kimberley, has imposed a three-month, 12.5% salary reduction across the board on its staff in an attempt to remain economically viable. Source: Latest News
Zandile Gumede's resignation as eThekwini mayor received, ANC KZN confirms
News24 reports that the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has confirmed it has received Zandile Gumede’s resignation as eThekwini mayor, along with the rest of the ANC executive members in the eThekwini and Msunduzi councils. Source: Latest News
Axed CEO Peter Moyo wants Old Mutual declared in breach of constitution
BusinessLive reports that axed Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has filed yet another urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court asking it to declare the insurer in breach of the constitution because it fired him again while it was still waiting for a judge to decide on the legality of...
Bearded security guard who refuses to shave faces axe over religious beliefs
The Star reports that a member of the Nazareth Baptist Church, who wears a beard for religious reasons, has been threatened with a disciplinary hearing if he refuses to remove it. Source: Latest News
Draft Railway Safety Bill, which has cost taxpayers R2.4m, in final stages
Independent News reports that the specialist drafting of the Railway Safety Bill by external contractors has cost taxpayers about R2.4 million, according to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Source: Latest News
Twelve CEO positions still vacant at Gauteng public hospitals
News24 reports that the Gauteng Department of Health has revealed that at least 12 of the province’s hospitals do not have permanent chief executive officers (CEOs). The province has 32 public hospitals under the department’s authority. Source: Latest News
Four people burnt beyond recognition on Monday in blaze at Germiston cooking oil factory
News24 reports that four people were burnt beyond recognition when a cooking oil factory was engulfed in flames in Roodekop in Germiston on Monday afternoon. Source: Latest News
North West health department head arrested for fraud
News24 reports that suspended North West health department head Dr Thabo Lekalakala was arrested for fraud on Monday. Source: Latest News
Eastern Cape health call centre named one of the best in SA, with quick emergency response times
TimesLIVE reports that the Eastern Cape health department’s call centre has been hailed as one of the best in the country as it boasts, among other things, a quick response time to emergency queries. Source: Latest News