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Fin24 reports that the Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) has settled its 2016 wage negotiations for the Woven Cotton Textile Sector. Source: Latest News
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Police minister sued for R400,000 by SAPS clerk over ‘sex pest’ cop
The Mercury reports that an SA Police Service (SAPS) clerk who was sexually assaulted by a colleague while at work is suing the minister of police for R400 000. Source: Latest News
Nehawu threatens to render Parliament ‘ungovernable’
BDLive reports that the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has upped the stakes in its members’ impasse with the Secretary of Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana by resolving to call on Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate him. Source: Latest News
Nurses’ hard work in respect of antiretroviral roll-out pays off
The Star reports that nurses have been hailed as the heart of the success of the antiretroviral treatment roll-out in South Africa, which has led to lives being saved. Source: Latest News
ConCourt ruling on colour discrimination vindicates prison staff
Cape Times writes that Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling that seven Department of Correctional Services (DCS) employees be promoted and remunerated retrospectively has vindicated those involved. Source: Latest News
Still no pay, Gauteng community health workers claim
Saturday Star reports that the Gauteng Department of Health has only partially met a deadline to pay protesting community health workers. While some workers said payments had been made, many more said there had been hiccups. Source: Latest News
New study on national minimum wage shows positive impact
Business Report writes that new research on a national minimum wage (NMW) shows that more than 85% of economic sectors would see positive employment impacts, with minimal job losses elsewhere. Source: Latest News
Samwu to meet Midvaal officials on Monday following violent protests last week
The Citizen reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) was expected to meet officials at the Midvaal local municipality on Monday following days of violent protest by disgruntled employees. Source: Latest News
Numsa due to picket at Eskom HQ on Monday in support of wage demands
eNCA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) is expected to picket outside Eskom’s head office in Johannesburg on Monday. Source: Latest News
SABC wants court to review Icasa ruling on violent protests
BDLive reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Sunday said it would not abide by last week’s ruling of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) to lift its ban on broadcasting footage of violent protests. Source: Latest News