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SABC News reports that the 57 miners who staged a sit-in underground at the Thusi Coal Mine in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, over salaries have resurfaced. Apparently they were not paid salaries for three months. Source: Latest News
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New launch date of April for Nelson Mandela Bay bus system
HeraldLive reports that the roll-out of Nelson Mandela Bay’s long-awaited bus system has hit another snag, with the municipality now targeting April as its new launch date to finally have the buses on the road. Source: Latest News
Cape Town EMS staff to march against crime on Wednesday
News24 reports that emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Cape Town were due to march on Wednesday against targeted attacks on them while they are on duty. Source: Latest News
Numsa drops demands for one-year retail motor deal and mega council
Business Report writes that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has dropped two demands that were major stumbling blocks to a new wage agreement with the retail motor industry. Source: Latest News
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 13 September 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 Source: Latest News
Attacks on Ekurhuleni emergency crews hamper services
The Star writes that the torching of a fire truck in Katlehong continues a series of attacks on emergency personnel and their vehicles in parts of Ekurhuleni. Source: Latest News
Pikitup could sue ousted Nair to recoup losses on unauthorised bonuses
The Star reports that axed Pikitup boss Amanda Nair’s troubles could get worse after the entity threatened to take legal action against her to recover excessive acting allowances paid to employees without due authorisation. Source: Latest News
Home Affairs Minister tries to allay fears about Border Management Authority
BDLive reports that, speaking to the portfolio committee on home affairs on Tuesday, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba sought to allay concerns about the Border Management Authority (BMA) Bill and its implications. Source: Latest News
Little recourse for mining communities, SAHRC hears
Business Report writes that according to human rights lawyers, there are little avenues available for mining communities to hold mining companies to account. Source: Latest News
NUM supports striking employees at Northern Cape mine
Mining Weekly reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Tuesday said it supported employees who were striking at manganese and iron-ore producer Diro Resources’ operation, in Kathu, in the Northern Cape. Source: Latest News