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Roundup on Monday, 19 August 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, 16 August 2019. Source: Latest News
Marikana commission can't be blamed for lack of prosecutions and ‘deafening silence’, says Judge Ian Farlam
News24 reports that Marikana Commission of Inquiry chairperson Judge Ian Farlam is of the view that the commission cannot be blamed for the lack of prosecutions following the shootings that saw 34 people killed by police on 16 August 2012. Source: Latest News
Free State health MEC condemns attacks on emergency services workers after incident on Sunday
TimesLIVE reports that Free State Health MEC Montseng Tsiu has condemned violent attacks targeting emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and health infrastructure in the province. Source: Latest News
Two Tsogo Sun employees facing R4m fraud charges for allegedly creating ghost employee accounts
News24 reports that two Tsogo Sun employees have allegedly stolen more than R4m from their employer by creating ghost employee accounts. Source: Latest News
Seven years since Marikana massacre and still no justice, says Socio-Economic Rights Institute
News24 reports that Friday marked seven years since 34 mineworkers were shot dead in a burst of police gunfire during a protest at the then Lonmin Platinum’s Marikana operations, but families have yet to see justice. Source: Latest News
Former Oudtshoorn ABET teacher arrested for R1m fraud relating to 'ghost learners'
Fin24 reports that a former Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) teacher from Oudtshoorn has appeared in court for allegedly inflating the number of registered students she taught in order to gain financial benefits from the Western Cape department of education. Source: Latest News
Eskom pension fund confirms that Brian Molefe must pay back over R10m
Fin24 reports that the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) has confirmed that its lawyers have instructed former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe to return more than R10m he received from the fund. Source: Latest News
Old Mutual and reinstated CEO Peter Moyo to hear outcome of their legal battle in two weeks
News24 reports that Old Mutual and the insurer’s reinstated CEO Peter Moyo will hear the outcome of their increasingly acrimonious legal battle in approximately two weeks. Source: Latest News
City of Joburg to put 1,879 cleaners on its books, says mayor
News24 reports that the City of Johannesburg will be insourcing (directly hiring) 1,879 cleaners, starting with 450 who will go on the metropolitan municipality’s books. Source: Latest News