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BusinessLive reports that striking eThekwini municipal water and sanitation department employees have vowed to intensify their protest amid concerns that services could be disrupted on general election day. Source: Latest News
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Former general manager at Mangaung municipal eventually headed for prison for fraud, corruption
News24 reports that prison awaits convicted former Mangaung Local Municipality general manager, Lehlohonolo Nakedi, after reaching the end of the road with a ruling by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) that he should commence serving his 10 year sentence for fraud and corruption. Source: Latest News
Gupta front quashes state-owned mining company’s bid to revive Optimum Coal Mine
City Press reports that the fate of the Optimum Coal Mine has, once again, been caught up in a tale of intrigue after Eskom and an alleged Gupta front company combined forces to scupper a funding plan for the mine. Source: Latest News
Western Cape Government declares dispute with Cele over police resources
News24 reports that the Western Cape Government has declared a formal dispute with Minister of Police Bheki Cele, accusing him of ignoring the provinces policing needs. Source: Latest News
Fatalities do not have to be an inevitable by-product of mining, says Kumba safety boss
The Citizen writes that three years ago Kumba Iron Ore CEO Themba Mkhwanazi laid down a “sacred covenant code”, declaring that not a single person would lose their life by accident or mine-related illness while working in the mine. Source: Latest News
NPA’s Jiba and Mrwebi had opportunity to challenge dismissal recommendations, says Presidency
EWN reports that according to the Presidency, President Cyril Ramaphosa was of the view that qualities such as honesty, independence and accountability were lacking in former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) officials Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi. Source: Latest News
Minibus taxi drivers and rank marshals may get standard work benefits
Business Report writes that minibus taxi drivers and rank marshals could soon enjoy employment benefits such as a housing allowance, membership of a medical scheme and a retirement fund, as well as funeral cover. Source: Latest News
Roundup on Monday, 29 April 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, 26 April 2019. Source: Latest News
Unions will think twice about taking us on, says Sibanye boss
City Press reports on its forthright interview with Sibanye-Stillwater chief executive Neal Froneman a week after the company finally settled with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) following a wage strike of nearly five months at the company’s gold operations. Source: Latest News
Amcu to meet labour registrar this week over deregistration threat
The Sunday Independent reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) is expected to meet the Registrar of Labour Relations, Lehlohonolo Molefe, this week over the government’s decision to deregister the union. Source: Latest News