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In our Friday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Thursday, 18 February 2016. Source: Latest News
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De Beers rejects NUM’s claim of racist retrenchments
Miningmx reports that De Beers has rejected accusations by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) of racism in its current retrenchment exercise being undertaken in South Africa. Source: Latest News
National govt departments and parastatals behind on employment equity
ANA reports that the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said on Thursday that national government departments and parastatals were lagging behind provincial and local government when it came to employment equity. Source: Latest News
DA calls for Lily Mine investigations to be tabled before Parliament
EWN reports that, with rescue attempts for three trapped miners at the Lily Mine in Barberton suspended for at least two weeks, calls have been made for investigations into the collapse to be tabled before Parliament. Source: Latest News
(Most) SA executive directors not overpaid
The latest research conducted by Moneyweb and Profile Media as part of a project on executive remuneration has found that the average difference in guaranteed annual remuneration between executive directors of JSE-listed companies and their rank and file employees is around 21 times. Source: Latest News
Drought will lead to higher food prices and job losses, says Zuma
The New Age reports that President Jacob Zuma has warned that drought will lead to higher food prices and job losses. Source: Latest News
Denosa Eastern Cape march for better working conditions for nurses
SABC News reports that the Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA (Denosa) in the Eastern Cape (EC) is demanding better working conditions and that more nurses be appointed to address a massive shortage. Source: Latest News
NUM strike at Lafarge continues on outstanding issues
Business Report writes that workers at cement and building materials producer Lafarge SA remain on strike despite the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) having accepted the company’s offer of an 8% wage increase. Source: Latest News
NYDA creates 11 000 jobs over past three years
According to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has created over 11,000 jobs over the past three years through investments made in a variety of projects. Source: Latest News
Cynthia Carroll calls for greater female representation in mining
Mining Weekly reports that Vedanta Resources chairperson Cynthia Carroll says greenfield mining operations should strive to diversify their employee base, with women representing 50% of their workforce and 20% to 30% of their executive teams. Source: Latest News