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ITWeb reported on Monday that the strike at the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) was in its second week, as employees continued to protest for their demands to be met. Source: Latest News
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Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 11 July 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 11 July 2016 Source: Latest News
Johannesburg Metrobus strike set to continue on Tuesday
eNCA reports that that the city-wide Metrobus strike in Johannesburg is expected to continue on Tuesday and authorities say all bus services will be cancelled. Source: Latest News
Cosatu to protest on Tuesday against poor rail and bus services in Cape Town
Business Report writes that labour federation Cosatu will embark on mass protest action against rail and bus services in Cape Town on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
Driver's murder triggers train strike in Western Cape on Monday
Cape Times reports that train drivers in the Western Cape downed tools on Monday after one of their colleagues was gunned down at Netreg train station. Source: Latest News
NUM to oppose Sibanye layoffs at Cooke 4 Operations
Reuters reports that, with Sibanye Gold having initiated talks with unions about cutting jobs at its loss-making Cooke 4 Operations, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has vowed to fight any reductions. Source: Latest News
Joburg Metrobus strike to intensify if move to outsource ticket inspectors not reversed
TMG Digital reports that Johannesburg Metrobus drivers have vowed to intensify their unprotected strike if the decision to outsource bus inspectors is not reversed. Source: Latest News
SABC ordered to back down over ban on showing violent protests
BDLive reports that the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has ordered the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to withdraw its decision to ban footage of violent protests where public property is being destroyed. Source: Latest News
Roundup of labour news on Monday, 11 July 2016
In our Monday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Friday, 8 July 2016. Source: Latest News
Metrobus management meets with union leaders about wildcat strike
EWN reported on Monday afternoon that Johannesburg’s Metrobus management was meeting with union leaders to try and resolve issues around a strike by some of its bus drivers. Source: Latest News