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SABC News reports that an agreement between the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Transport Department and two taxi organisation has seen the resumption of taxi operations in the province. Source: Latest News
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Eskom tariff increase to cost over 5,000 jobs and another increase looming
Moneyweb reports that the 9.4% Eskom tariff increase that will take effect on Friday will add more than 1% to the inflation experienced by low-income households and cost the economy 5,172 jobs, energy regulator Nersa said in granting the increases. Source: Latest News
Web links to a selection of labour news reports posted on 30 March 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Wednesday, 30 March 2016 Source: Latest News
Samwu demands interpreters in all 11 languages at Pikitup disciplinary hearings
eNCA reports that disciplinary procedures against thousands of striking Pikitup workers in Johannesburg have hit a snag with the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) demanding hat interpreters in all 11 official languages be made available. Source: Latest News
UIF to pour R35bn into job-creation scheme
The Star writes that on Tuesday Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) commissioner Boas Seruwe unveiled bold plans to fight unemployment with a R35 billion investment in job creation. Source: Latest News
KZN taxi drivers go on two-day strike over permit impoundments
IOL News reports that the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has announced a taxi protest for Wednesday and Thursday in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Source: Latest News
Web links to a selection of labour news reports posted on 29 March 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 Source: Latest News
Roundup of labour news on 29 March 2016
In our Tuesday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Thursday, 24 March 2016. Source: Latest News
Striking Pikitup workers face disciplinary hearings
ANA reports that workers at City of Johannesburg’s waste removal agency Pikitup who embarked on an unprotected strike face disciplinary action, Mayor Parks Tau said on Tuesday. Source: Latest News
City of Cape Town secures job opportunities for disabled communities
SABC News reports that the City of Cape Town says it has secured job opportunities for about 100 people with disabilities through its Vulnerable Groups Programme. Source: Latest News