Thought Leadership
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 6 August 2019. Source: Latest News
Author Archives: admin
All services fully restored following strike, claims City of Tshwane
EWN reports that according to the City of Tshwane, all its services have been fully restored following last week’s four-day strike over salary increases. Source: Latest News
Survey shows that several sectors in SA economy experiencing critical skill shortages
ANA reports that several sectors in the South African economy are experiencing critical skill shortages, with information and technology, engineering, finance and health the most affected, a recent critical skills survey by Xpatweb showed. Source: Latest News
Thirteen Gauteng SAPS officers convicted of crimes out of 124 awaiting trial
The Citizen reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Tuesday it was shocked to learn that only 13 Gauteng police officers had been convicted for committing crimes out of 137 who had been arrested. Source: Latest News
Paramedics attacked and another ambulance crew forced by mob to transport dead man to hospital
SowetanLive reports that two paramedics were attacked and beaten by a mob while their colleagues were forced to tamper with a murder scene by transporting a dead man to hospital. Source: Latest News
Special review not granted for fraudster Portia Sizani who appointed ‘ghost teachers’ to Grade R posts
ANA reports that an application by the defence to have convicted fraudster Portia Sizani’s case taken on special review was dismissed in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
Cape Town police arrest two vehicle examiners for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates
ANA reports that two vehicle examiners were scheduled to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to face charges of fraud and corruption. Source: Latest News
DA to probe City of Tshwane, unions pay deal reached to end strike
Pretoria News reports that the federal council of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has undertaken to investigate last week’s deal between the City of Tshwane and labour unions to pay workers an ex gratia once-off payout. Source: Latest News
DME’s Mpumalanga office reopens, but Mantashe mum on corruption probe
ANA reports that the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DME) has reopened its Mpumalanga regional office almost a year after its closure following allegations of corruption and backlogs in the issuing of licenses. Source: Latest News
Pay hike of R700,000 for Durban city manager blocked
Daily News reports that an attempt by the ANC to increase eThekwini city manager Sipho Nzuza’s salary by about R700,000 has been stymied by opposition parties. Source: Latest News