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BusinessLive report that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) prisons head Mnikelwa Nxele, who was implicated in state capture testimony by former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi, has been suspended. Source: Latest News
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Prasa’s safety permit could still be revoked by Railway Safety Regulator
GroundUp reports that following the recent fatal train collision in Mountainview, Pretoria, the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is again considering the suspension of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA’s (Prasa’s) safety permit. Source: Latest News
Dis-Chem and Blue Ribbon workers march in Cape Town demanding investigation into police behaviour during strikes
GroundUp reports that about 150 workers from Dis-Chem and Blue Ribbon Bakeries, as well as union officials, marched to Cape Town’s central police station on Wednesday to protest about police treatment of striking workers last year. Source: Latest News
Don't fall victim to bogus colleges, warns higher education and training department
News24 reports that as it embarked on a countrywide public awareness campaign, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) warned that bogus colleges were mushrooming up all over South Africa. Source: Latest News
DAFF Minister go to court to stop disciplinary hearings of three of his officials
News24 reports on the attempt by Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana to get the Western Cape High Court to order the department’s director general to stop the disciplinary proceedings of three officials. Source: Latest News
Metrobus in Johannesburg served with notice of strike to start on 28 January
Fin24 reports that Metrobus in Johannesburg said in a statement on Thursday morning that it had been served with a strike notice by one of its unions. Source: Latest News
No record of Bosasa donating R100,000 to help SABC8, says Sanef
TimesLIVE reports that the SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has found no evidence of a R100,000 donation by Bosasa to a crowdfunding campaign for the so-called SABC8. Source: Latest News
Back to school for Schweizer-Reneke teacher after labour court lifts her suspension
TimesLIVE reports that North West primary school teacher Elana Barkhuizen has won her labour court challenge against her suspension. Source: Latest News
Comair and Numsa reach two-year wage agreement
ANA reports that Comair and the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) reached a wage settlement on Wednesday, the airliner indicated. Source: Latest News
Financially distressed Edcon appeals to PIC for rescue funding
BusinessLive reports that struggling retailer Edcon is in talks with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), in a bid to raise funds to keep it afloat. Source: Latest News