Cape Times reports that the station commander of Jeppestown police station, who has been accused of bunking work, has allegedly been on leave for about 156 days – all in just two years. Source: Latest News
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Nehawu, Sasco presence at Unisa likely to cause tension, says EFFSC
The Citizen reports that the EFF Students Command (EFFSC) said on Monday that the presence of the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) and Sasco at the University of SA (Unisa) was likely to cause serious tension. Source: Latest News
Job creation set to remain under pressure in second quarter
BDLive writes that job creation in agriculture, manufacturing, and the wholesale and retail trade will remain under pressure in the second quarter, as employers look to contain costs and keep their operations afloat. Source: Latest News
Lily Mine suspends rescue operation for three trapped miners indefinitely
ANA reports that the operation to rescue three miners trapped underground for over a month at Lily Mine near Barberton has been suspended indefinitely, while the mine will call another rock specialist to make a determination. Source: Latest News
Web links to a selection of labour news reports posted on 7 March 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Monday, 7 March 2016. Source: Latest News
R1-billion train manufacturing plant for Ekurhuleni to create 1,500 jobs
eNCA reports that Transport Minister Dipuo Peters broke ground for a new train manufacturing plant in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni on Saturday. Once complete, the R1-billion plant is expected to create about 1,500 jobs and boost the local economy. Source: Latest News
Unisa obtains second court interdict against protesting workers and students
News24 reports that the University of SA (Unisa) said on Sunday that it had obtained a second court interdict following violent protests. Source: Latest News
Inter-union recognition dispute leaves Tshwane bus commuters stranded again
TMG Digital reports that disruptions to bus services in Tshwane continued on Monday following a week long dispute between two unions. Source: Latest News
Construction worker dies on site in Rivonia, Johannesburg
ANA reports that a construction worker died on a building site in Johannesburg on Saturday morning, apparently after being run over by a truck. Source: Latest News
Amcu boss Joseph Mathunjwa sets sights on expansion
Business Times report that Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), who only sleeps about five hours a night, says there’s a lot to be done and limited time. Source: Latest News




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