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The Sunday Independent reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has defended the dismal performance of its newly formed political party at the general elections last week. Source: Latest News
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Stellenbosch security guard run over by vehicle is stable, but family 'very worried'
News24 reports that according to the family of the security guard who was recently run over by a vehicle in a parking area while directing traffic was in a stable condition, but only time would reveal the extent of his injuries. Source: Latest News
Clean-up operations get underway on Friday after eThekwini wildcat strike
ANA reports that clean-up operations started in most parts of eThekwini on Friday following a destructive wildcat strike by municipal workers last week. Source: Latest News
AngloGold selling Mponeng mine not an indictment of SA, CEO Kelvin Dushnisky insists
BL Premium reports that AngloGold Ashanti CEO Kelvin Dushnisky insists that the company’s decision to sell its last remaining SA gold mining assets is “not an indictment” of SA. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Thursday, 9 May 2019
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Thursday, 9 May 2019. Source: Latest News
South African corporates need to rethink the way they employ people, says Capitec
BusinessTech reports that Nathan Motjuwadi, HR executive at Capitec Bank, says that previous work experience and a lack of quality education continue to be barriers to entry for many of SA’s youth. Source: Latest News
Cape Town minibus taxis revolt against City with blockade in Green Point
Cape Times reports that a group of Cape Town minibus taxi owners with vehicles operating in Green Point, Sea Point and Hout Bay downed tools in protest at the decision to impound their vehicles this week. Source: Latest News
Solidarity disappointed at possible sale of AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine
ANA reports that trade union Solidarity said on Thursday it was disappointed, though not surprised, by AngloGold Ashanti’s announcement that it would possibly sell Mponeng, its only remaining mine in SA, along with all its other mining assets. Source: Latest News
Strike turns Joburg’s Park Station into a pit of filth
The Citizen reports that a two-week-long strike by the cleaning staff employed by a private company has turned Park Station, Johannesburg’s thriving transport and business hub, into a pigsty. Source: Latest News
Elgin Valley farm workers picket for better pay
SABC News reports that members of the Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers’ Union (Csaawu) have embarked on a protected strike at the Oak Valley Farm in Elgin Valley, Western Cape. Source: Latest News