Ridge Times reports that striking members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) say they aren’t intimidated by Sasol Mining’s SMSs that they should return to work by 12 October unless they want to lose their jobs. Source: Latest News
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Top staff at Unisa take R10m bonus cut to fund student bursaries
Mail & Guardian reports that, while several universities experience growing campus unrest over demands for free higher education, senior administrators at Unisa are donating half of their bonuses to assist students in need. Source: Latest News
Numsa welcomes fuel sector bargaining model
Business Report writes that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) is amenable to the introduction of a fuel sector bargaining model, according to general secretary Irvin Jim. Source: Latest News
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 11 October 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 Source: Latest News
Roundup of labour news on Tuesday, 11 October 2016
In our Tuesday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Monday, 10 October 2016. Source: Latest News
Work-related stress costing SA economy over R40bn a year
Business Report writes that work-related stress and major depression, burnout and anxiety disorders are costing SA’s economy an estimated R40.6 billion a year, equivalent to 2.2% of GDP. Source: Latest News
PSSA worried about pharmacy students not being able to compete studies
ANA reports that the Pharmaceutical Society of SA (PSSA) said on Monday that the possibility of pharmaceutical students not be being able to graduate due to ongoing protests across universities was a concern. Source: Latest News
Amcu welcomes Sibanye’s probe into miner’s death, while NUM blames company
The New Age reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has welcomed Sibanye Gold’s probe into the death of a mineworker at the gold producer’s Cooke 4 operation in Westonaria. Source: Latest News
Blade places Wholesale and Retail Sector Seta under administration
Fin24 reports that Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande, has placed the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) under administration. Source: Latest News
Facebook announces launch of Workplace
MyBroadband reports that Facebook has announced that Workplace (formerly Facebook at Work) is now available to any company or organisation that wants to use it. Source: Latest News




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