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Reuters reports that labour federation Cosatu announced on Wednesday it would stage a nationwide strike on 13 February over large-scale layoffs at ailing state-owned firms and at private companies. Source: Latest News
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Afternoon roundup of labour news on Wednesday, 30 January 2019
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Wednesday, 30 January 2019. Source: Latest News
Cosatu turned a blind eye to veteran unionist Cedric Gina when he was at his most vulnerable
Theto Mahlakoana writes that trade union federation Cosatu should hang its head in shame at its neglect of the late renowned veteran unionist Cedric Gina. Source: Latest News
Union to hold SABC accountable if employees negatively impacted by late salary payment
Independent News reports that a trade union has vowed to take steps against the cash-strapped SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) should employees be negatively affected because of the public broadcaster’s late salary payments. Source: Latest News
Bosasa boss 'used mandatory prayer meetings to manipulate staff'
ANA reports that former Bosasa chief financial officer Andries van Tonder on Tuesday described Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson as manipulative and someone who used people for his own ends. Source: Latest News
Mayor Mashaba meets Hawks boss over 'rampant corruption' uncovered in Joburg
ANA reports that Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba said on Wednesday he had met the head of the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) the previous day to bring a number of serious criminal matters in the city to his attention. Source: Latest News
Unisa study shows that long period of unemployment lessens chance of finding work
SABC News reports that a new study conducted by the University of South Africa (Unisa) reveals that being unemployed for a long of period time lessens the chance of finding work because of job scarcity. Source: Latest News
Inefficiencies at Gauteng health department will see new junior doctors paid a month late, says DA
ANA reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) indicated on Wednesday that payment of salaries to junior doctors doing their internships and community service in Gauteng hospitals will be delayed for a month due to inefficiency at the provincial health department. Source: Latest News
NUM calls for strike at Eskom during election week
Bloomberg reports that workers at Eskom will strike during the week of scheduled elections in South Africa to protest the possible sale of shares and planned job cuts at the embattled state-owned power utility. Source: Latest News
Robert McBride goes to court in fight to get his appointment as IPID boss renewed
News24 reports that Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) boss Robert McBride is taking his fight to keep his job to court. Source: Latest News