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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, 19 June 2019. Source: Latest News
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Head of Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit wants three top cops removed after botched op leaves six officers injured
News24 reports that the head of the Western Cape’s Anti-Gang Unit – which came under fire during a tracing operation, resulting in six officers being shot – has written to request that three top-ranking members placed in his force by the provincial police commissioner be immediately removed. Source: Latest News
Alleged killers of Durban metro cops who were guarding councillor’s house face more charges
News24 reports that four men accused of killing two Durban metro police officers face more charges, the Verulam Magistrate’s Court was told on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
Four Limpopo security officers in the dock for killing man in 'revenge' for murder of colleague
News24 reports that four Limpopo security officers appeared in court on Tuesday after allegedly killing a man whom they believed had killed one of their colleagues. Source: Latest News
KZN paramedic shot in back after hoax call, colleague sustains wrist injury
TimesLIVE reports that two KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) emergency services paramedics have been left wounded after responding to a callout that turned out to be a trap. Source: Latest News
Negotiations ongoing over suspended MyCiTi N2 Express service from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain
News24 writes that there seems to be no end in sight for stranded Cape Town commuters who use the MyCiTi N2 Express service from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain. Source: Latest News
Consumer inflation in May quickened marginally to 4.5% to hit target-range midpoint
Bloomberg reports that SA’s annual consumer inflation quickened in May, with the rate reaching the midpoint of the central bank’s target range as higher food and beverage prices contributed to the increase. Source: Latest News
Man crushed beneath large refuse bin at business in City Deep
TimesLIVE reports that a man has died after he was crushed beneath a refuse bin at a business in City Deep, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. Source: Latest News
Employee of mining contractor dies in vehicle incident at Wescoal’s Vanggatfontein mine
Mining Weekly reports that an employee of mining contractor Stefanutti Stocks Mining Services (SSMS) has died after sustaining injuries in a vehicle incident at coal miner Wescoal’s Vanggatfontein mine on Monday night. Source: Latest News
SAA asks pilots’ association to reconsider strike threat
Business Report writes that South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday urged the SA Airways Pilots’ Association (Saapa) to cease threatening to strike at the financially beleaguered airline. Source: Latest News