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EWN reports that the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has called on the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to intervene where there have been reports of overcrowding at schools. Source: Latest News
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Understanding the National Minimum Wage Act
Jacques van Wyk, director and labour law specialist at Werksmans Attorneys, has written an informative article about the National Minimum Wage Act, which came into effect on 1 January 2019. Source: Latest News
Teacher at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke suspended over alleged racial separation of learners
ANA reports that a teacher who allegedly separated black and white children in the Grade R class at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke in North West has been suspended with immediate effect. Source: Latest News
Black professionals leaving SA outnumber white professionals
BusinessTech writes that for years, poor governance and policy changes in SA have pushed skilled professionals into seeking greener pastures overseas. Source: Latest News
Pule Mabe's former PA denies ‘chickening out' of attending his sexual harassment hearing
News24 reports that the woman who has accused ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe of sexual harassment has denied that being unable to attend his hearing this week was proof that she had cold feet over her claims. Source: Latest News
Mr D Food fires driver caught on video masturbating outside customer's home
Independent News reports that Mr D Food has terminated the contract of one of its drivers who was caught on video masturbating openly just moments after handing over a delivery to a young woman. Source: Latest News
ANC election manifesto will respond to pleas for jobs, says Paul Mashatile
BusinessLive reports that ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile said on Wednesday that the ANC’s election manifesto would provide solutions to solving unemployment, which the governing party had identified as the biggest problem facing South Africans. Source: Latest News
No 2018 bonuses for Tiger Brands executives in year that saw listeriosis crisis
Financial Mail reports that Tiger Brands’ 2018 financial year was a truly nightmarish one when the difficult economic conditions drove every performance measure sharply south. Source: Latest News
Work experience shouldn’t be required for youth employment, Ramaphosa tells ANCYL
ANA reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa told a crowd of African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members on Wednesday that work experience should not be a requirement for young people when applying for employment. Source: Latest News
Cape Town mayor declares Rail Enforcement Unit a success story
ANA reports that Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato on Wednesday said the Rail Enforcement Unit (REU), which provides an additional 100 law enforcement officers to the existing security personnel in meeting Metrorail’s security challenges, has been a success story. Source: Latest News