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TimesLIVE reports that a police constable is recovering “very well” in hospital after being stabbed seven times and shot twice – with his own gun – by a “woman” who turned out to be a man wearing a wig. Source: Latest News
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Gauteng department of health hamstrung by critical shortage of doctors and nurses
TimesLIVE reports that the head of the Gauteng health department has admitted that hospitals in the province have a critical shortage of nurses and doctors. Source: Latest News
Three cops from KZN taxi violence unit granted bail following bribery allegations
TimesLIVE reports that three police officers attached to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Taxi Violence Unit have been granted bail of R10,000 each following their appearance on Monday in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption. Source: Latest News
Amend constitutions on balloting or be deregistered, unions warned by labour registrar
EWN reports that according to Labour Registrar Advocate Lehlohonolo Molefe, over 200 South African unions have to change their constitutions to include balloting before strikes are declared or face deregistration. Source: Latest News
Nehawu also accepts SARS offer, officially ending wage strike
BusinessLive reports that the strike at the SA Revenue Service (SARS) ended on Tuesday with both of the unions at the tax agency having settled on an offer that increases their wages and other benefits. Source: Latest News
Youth unemployment in SA a 'human catastrophe', says Nobel laureate Paul Romer
ANA reports that Nobel laureate Paul Romer on Monday described South Africa as an “economic disappointment”, citing the high levels of unemployment among the country’s youth, calling it a “human catastrophe”. Source: Latest News
Striking municipal workers trash Mthatha over mayor, allowances and permanent jobs
TimesLIVE reports that striking King Sabata Dalindyebo municipal workers on Monday morning trashed several busy streets in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. Source: Latest News
Amcu's four-month wage strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold mines to continue
TimesLIVE reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) will be continuing with its four-month wage strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold operations. Source: Latest News
PSA ends its SARS wage strike after signing three-year agreement
BusinessLive reports that the Public Servants Association (PSA) has signed a settlement offer made by the SA Revenue Service (SARS) and is officially no longer a part of the wage strike at the tax agency. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Monday, 1 April 2019
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Monday, 1 April 2019. Source: Latest News