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Bloomberg reports that Lonmin, the world’s third-largest platinum producer, said costs may rise above the level targeted this year following its life-saving rights issue at the end of 2015. Source: Latest News
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Three shepherds freeze to death in weekend snow storm
Netwerk24 reports that a shepherd from Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape was found dead in the veld after a heavy snow storm in the mountains of the Thabese area. Source: Latest News
Durban man killed while shielding colleagues during armed robbery
Daily News reports that an accountant who came to the aid of his employees during an attempted armed robbery was shot dead in his offices in Morningside on Monday. Source: Latest News
Vuyo Mvoko's case against SABC back in court on Tuesday
JacarandaFM reports that veteran journalist Vuyo Mvoko will be back in court on Tuesday, fighting to have his independent contract with the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) enforced. Source: Latest News
Gauteng's petrol stations hardest hit by Ceppwawu strike
TimesLive reports that Gauteng petrol stations have been hardest hit by the petrol industry strike, which the union warned on Monday would continue until their demands were met. Source: Latest News
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 1 August 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 1 August 2016 Source: Latest News
Strike at petroleum refineries takes hold
Bloomberg reports that service stations have been hit with fuel shortages due to the petroleum sector strike that started 28 July, even as an upcoming drop in retail prices could spur even more demand. Source: Latest News
Roundup of labour news on Monday, 1 August 2016
In our Monday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Friday, 29 July 2016. Source: Latest News
Growing concern by unions over mine deaths
The New Age reports that, with the lives of more than 50 mine workers having been claimed since January this year, mining unions have called for the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to take strong action against companies where fatal accidents have occurred. Source: Latest News
Municipal employee sentenced to R40,000 fine for submitting false overtime claims
The Witness reports that the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sentenced a municipal employee to five years’ imprisonment or a R40,000 fine after he was found guilty of submitting false overtime claims over two years. Source: Latest News