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News24 reports that according to Sue Vey, Lonmin spokesperson, miners at the platinum producer’s mine in Marikana do not want houses; they want to live in informal settlements. Source: Latest News
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CWU denies intimidation of non-strikers at Telkom strike
ITWeb reports that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has denied Telkom’s claims that its members intimidated and threatened non-striking workers outside its campus in Centurion on Monday. Source: Latest News
KZN govt. works hard to allay fears of job losses due to municipal mergers
BDLive writes about fears that municipal mergers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will lead to large-scale job losses, demotions or loss of prestige and about the efforts of the provincial government to allay those concerns. Source: Latest News
Petrol sector strike ends with agreement on Wednesday
Times Live reports that the National Petroleum Employers’ Association (NPEA) and the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu) have entered into an agreement‚ ending the petroleum sector strike. Source: Latest News
Proposed sugar tax could cost up to 70,000 jobs, study indicates
BDLive reports that the Beverage Association of SA (BevSA) has warned that up to 70,000 jobs in the industry could be lost if the Treasury’s mooted tax on sugar-sweetened drinks were to be implemented in its current form. Source: Latest News
NUM members to march at Northam on Wednesday
ANA reports that more than 7,000 members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) are set to embark on a massive march at Northam Platinum on Wednesday against “witch-hunting, victimisation, suspension”. Source: Latest News
Lily miners receive provident fund payments after months with no pay
SABC News reports that there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel for the Lily Gold Mine workers who lost their jobs after a massive shaft collapse in February. After not receiving pay for three months, workers have finally received money from their provident fund. Source: Latest...
Fears about ARV supply due to strike prompts EFF protest at Aspen plant
HeraldLive reports that the EFF joined protesting Aspen Pharmacare workers on Tuesday at the Port Elizabeth plant because they fear the ongoing strike could affect the supply of antiretrovirals (ARVs). Source: Latest News
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 16 August 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 16 August 2016 Source: Latest News
Racism defamation suit involving Ferial Haffajee and City Press settled
BDLive reports that a racism defamation lawsuit against Media24 and former City Press editor Ferial Haffajee has been settled, according to Media24’s lawyer. Source: Latest News