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The Star writes about Xolisa Dyomfana, who has been bitterly disappointed twice by mining companies. Source: Latest News
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Cosatu adds its voice to call for action against Markus Jooste and associates over Steinhoff scandal
The Star reports that labour federation Cosatu has joined MPs in slamming the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Hawks for failing to rein in those who were responsible for the fraud at retail giant Steinhoff. Source: Latest News
Four cops arrested and face murder rap for death and assaults in custody
ANA reports that four SA Police Service (Saps) officers have been arrested in connection with the murder of 48-year-old Phikolomzi Tatsi and the assault of two other men. Source: Latest News
Cosatu slams Standard Bank’s planned branch closures and job cuts
The Citizen reports that Cosatu says the decision by Standard Bank to close 91 of its branches and retrench more than 1,000 employees countrywide has reinforced the trade union federation’s call for the Labour Relations Act to be amended to make it impossible to lay off employees easily. Source: Latest...
Vadi engages Soweto residents over closures of taxi ranks
SowetanLive reports that taxi commuters in Soweto have demanded that rival taxi associations must resolve their issues in order for closed routes and ranks to be reopened. Source: Latest News
Labour Court rules extension of Sibanye-Stillwater wage agreement to Amcu members lawful
BusinessLive reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) lost a critically important court case on Wednesday in opposing the rights of Sibanye–Stillwater to extend the wage deal signed with three other unions at its gold mines. Source: Latest News
Mother of pupil in Sans Souci ‘slap incident’ claims R150 000 in damages from teacher
News24 reports that the mother of a former Sans Souci Girls’ High School pupil slapped by her Afrikaans teacher during a physical altercation has lodged a claim in the Equality Court for damages amounting to R150,000. Source: Latest News
Farmworkers protest at Parliament on Wednesday for moratorium on evictions
GroundUp reports that over 200 farmworkers marched to Parliament on Wednesday to hand over a memorandum demanding an immediate moratorium on farm evictions, an urgent meeting with the minister of rural development and a task team to address farm evictions. Source: Latest News
Hawks arrest trio involved in fatal shooting of off-duty Kranskop constable
News24 reports that three men have been arrested following the fatal shooting last Friday of a Kranskop police constable and a bystander. Source: Latest News
Vaal Triangle taxi strike on hold on Thursday for Human Rights Day, to continue on Friday
News24 reports that taxi operators in the Vaal Triangle suspended their strike for Thursday in order to honour and celebrate those who died and others who were left injured on 21 March 1960 in Sharpeville. Source: Latest News