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Roundup of labour news on Friday, 23 September 2016
In our Friday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Thursday, 22 September 2016. Source: Latest News
Bemawu to resist any bid to give Motsoeneng new job at SABC
BDLive reports that the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) has vowed to challenge any decision to keep Hlaudi Motsoeneng at the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Source: Latest News
Harmony Gold reports fatality at Phakisa mine
Mining Weekly reports that an employee was fatally injured early on Friday morning in a rail-bound equipment accident at Harmony Gold’s Phakisa mine, in the Free State. Source: Latest News
Only the best for the high-flying pilots at struggling SAA
TMG Digital reports that pilots reportedly get five-star accommodation and generous travel benefits‚ at a cost of R697m a year for ailing South African Airways. Source: Latest News
Research report shows sugar tax could cause up to 70,700 job losses
Fin24 reports that the proposed 20% tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) could possibly generate only R4.4bn of the R7.5bn that was estimated, research by Oxford Economics revealed. Source: Latest News
Motsoeneng hits false note blowing his own trumpet at Mandoza funeral
BDLive reports that former SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng upset mourners when he took to the podium at kwaito star Mandoza’s funeral to push his own agenda and lambast his critics. Source: Latest News
Internship scheme to give 1m youths a foot in the door
Financial Mail writes about the plan that business has backed to place 1m young people in paid one-year internships over the next three years. Source: Latest News
Assmang investigates sexual harassment complaint against Black Rock Mine manager
ANA reports that Black Rock Mine on Wednesday said it was investigating an internal complaint of sexual harassment involving a manager and a female employee. Source: Latest News
Robertson Winery wage strike enters second month
eNCA reports that workers at Robertson Winery have vowed to continue striking, despite losing this month’s salaries. Four weeks ago they downed tools, demanding a 150% wage increase. Source: Latest News




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