Fin24 reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa indicated on Wednesday that he had directed Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, and Minister of Trade, Industry and Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, to intervene in respect of a go-slow at SA’s ports.   Source: Latest News

SowetanLive reports that the female head of the Baviaanspoort Maximum Prison in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, was allegedly stabbed in the face by an inmate serving a life imprisonment sentence.   Source: Latest News

The Star reports that Johannesburg metro police officers have vowed to shut down their headquarters in Village Main next week.  Some 40 officers, including 18 senior superintendents, have been suspended and are awaiting to receive formal charges.   Source: Latest News

Moneyweb writes that there appears to be little light at the end of the tunnel for SA’s beleaguered construction industry, with many major listed construction companies still fighting for their survival.   Source: Latest News

Engineering News reports that according to professional services firm PwC, the concept of fair and responsible remuneration is gaining traction in SA.   Source: Latest News

ANA reports that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) needed technical experts to make up three-quarters of their staff complements, whereas presently up to half were administrative support staff.   Source: Latest News

ANA reports that the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) said on Thursday it was disappointment by the Department of Public Service and Administration’s (DPSA’s) intent to cut more than 30,000 jobs.   Source: Latest News

Bloomberg writes that platinum producers could use Sibanye-Stillwater’s pay settlement with gold mineworkers earlier this year as a benchmark in present wage talks, according to a person familiar with the matter.   Source: Latest News

BusinessLive reports that unprecedented international demand for the SA-built Ranger bakkie has enabled Ford Southern Africa to increase its workforce by more than 25%.   Source: Latest News

Gerhard Papenfus, CEO of the National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa), writing in his personal capacity, notes that the potential loss of 2,000 jobs at ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) is getting much justifiable media attention.   Source: Latest News