Post-doctoral Research Fellow Mohammad Amir Anwar notes that the SA government believes that the business processing industry is key to job creation and the sector has indeed created thousands of jobs, in particular for the country’s youth. Source: Latest News
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Worcester prison warden arrested in sting operation after allegedly taking money and drugs
News24 reports that a Western Cape prison warden has been arrested after allegedly taking money and drugs from a police agent in a sting operation following suspicions that he was involved in corrupt activities. Source: Latest News
Four bogus cops nabbed in central Johannesburg for extortion over ‘expired passports’
News24 reports that four persons impersonating police officials were arrested in central Johannesburg while allegedly demanding bribes from foreign nationals by claiming their passports had expired. Source: Latest News
Probe into racism and torture of black staff at Kruger National Park
City Press reports that an investigation has been launched into widespread allegations of racism and arbitrary torture of black staff in the Kruger National Park (KNP). Source: Latest News
Roundup on Monday, 27 May 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, 24 May 2019. Source: Latest News
Suspended Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo digs in over full exit deal
BL Premium writes that here could yet be more turbulence ahead for Old Mutual with suspended CEO Peter Moyo signalling he will not go without a fight, not least about his exit package. Source: Latest News
Cosatu KZN calls for probe following gunning down of cops protecting Durban councillor
ANA reports that labour federation Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) said on Friday that it was concerned about the inability of the state to put an end to the ongoing killing of political figures and ordinary people in the province. Source: Latest News
Banyana Banyana players to get the same bonuses as men’s team
BusinessLive reports that the South African women’s national team players could earn the biggest pay-day of their careers at the Fifa World Cup in France and could walk away with almost R1m each. Source: Latest News
As Moyo suspension crisis swirls, shareholders reject Old Mutual executive pay
Moneyweb reports that as Old Mutual suspended its chief executive officer Peter Moyo on Friday, then announced it had decided to “separate” with him, shareholders stunningly rejected the remuneration of the company’s executives at its annual general meeting (AGM). Source: Latest News
More Standard bank branch closures on the cards in digital revolution
The Sunday Independent more job losses in the banking sector are on the cards after Standard Bank last week said it would not rule out further branch closures as more of its customers bank through digital platforms. Source: Latest News




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