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Talks on unions banned The defence ministry insisted that an interim service commission reporting on conditions in the military never had a mandate to raise the fraught issues of trade unions for soldiers. Full Story... |
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Manyi gets tough on BEE compliance Companies that are not complying with affirmative action and broad-based black economic empowerment laws should get their houses in order soon, according to Labour Director-General Jimmy Manyi. Full Story... Labour broking is akin to slave labour? Labour brokers are essential to the SAPS, which spent R366-million on them in 2008/09, the Democratic Alliance has said. Full Story... Taxi drivers 'have no rights' A group of South African Transport Workers' Union taxi drivers protested in Johannesburg for better employment conditions. Full Story... |
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'There is no war between us' 2009-11-19 08:17:24 Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has defended the purchase of the controversial police jet, while his deputy, Fikile Mbalula, reiterated that it was inevitable that civilians would die in the crossfire in the fight against criminals. Full Story... 'Sub-human SANDF conditions a time-bomb' 2009-11-19 09:41:53 A commission established to investigate the plight of soldiers after some ran amok during a protest outside the Union Buildings has the issue of salaries is "so acute... we wonder how our soldiers survive". Full Story... Police jet 'cost effective' 2009-11-18 17:12:54 Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa has defended the cost and use of the police jet, saying it's an "operational jet". Full Story... 'What more must I do to get a promotion?' 2009-11-18 16:56:31 A police captain broke down and cried in the Labour Court in Johannesburg while explaining how she was overlooked for a position because she was white. Full Story... Banks not obliged to charge initiation fees 2009-11-18 13:52:45 Believe it or not, the banks are not compelled by the National Credit Act to charge consumers a set initiation fee on every car finance deal, plus a monthly service fee, writes Wendy Knowler. Full Story... Police on high alert in De Doorns 2009-11-18 07:22:18 Locals in De Doorns, entirely dependent on seasonal farm work, have driven out thousand of Zimbabweans they accuse of stealing their jobs. [GALLERY] Full Story... Parliament job cuts - union up in arms 2009-11-17 13:53:44 A union affiliated to Cosatu is holding emergency talks with the ANC's parliamentary leadership in an attempt to stave off the retrenchment of half of the ruling party's caucus staff. Full Story... R5bn harbour plan backed 2009-11-17 08:35:32 The government has thrown its weight behind a R5 billion South Coast harbour development, which has been on hold for the past five years due to "administrative backlogs". Full Story... Insurance giant threatened with boycott 2009-11-16 19:41:28 A refugee rights group has hauled Old Mutual before the Human Rights Commission. Full Story... Small firm tackles Goliath 2009-11-16 14:17:57 Campaign's success a victory for debt counselling industry. Wendy Knowler reports. Full Story... Minister embroiled in Doidge-y tender process 2009-11-15 13:05:49 Public Works Minister Geoff Doidge has been fighting fiercely to grant a multi-million rand contract to a law firm he previously hired for his personal matters. Full Story... Zuma 'stalled' Eskom process - Hogan 2009-11-14 21:47:25 Public Enterprises minister Barbara Hogan has said that while president Jacob Zuma's intervention in the Eskom saga was helpful, it did delay processes, the Sunday Times reported. Full Story... Senwes loses competition appeal 2009-11-13 17:36:24 Senwes, South Africa's biggest maize storage company, has lost its appeal against a competition tribunal finding that it is guilty of abusing its dominance in the market. Full Story... SANDF corporal shot dead during training 2009-11-13 16:24:32 An SA National Defence Force Corporal has died after being accidentally shot during a training exercise in Oudtshoorn. Full Story... ANC wants Buffalo City mayor to stay: report 2009-11-13 13:57:46 The ANC in the Eastern Cape is opposed to the axing of Buffalo City mayor Zukisa Faku by the party's Amathole region earlier this month, the Dispatch Online reported. Full Story... 'Drop in interconnection tariff long overdue' 2009-11-13 13:53:04 Neotel is happy that mobile operators Vodacom, MTN and Cell C are finally preparing to take a "step in the right direction". Full Story... State to combine Brown's charges 2009-11-13 15:34:03 Fraud accused Arthur Brown has withdrawn his Cape High Court bid to have the prosecution against him permanently stayed and has agreed to pay costs. Full Story... Parliament procurement officials suspended 2009-11-13 11:55:09 Two officials from Parliament's procurement section have been placed on immediate suspension with full pay. Full Story... Gordhan urges MPs: join anti-corruption fight 2009-11-13 13:02:39 Finance minister Pravin Gordhan says he wants all 400 MPs in Parliament to sign "a collective commitment" to fight corruption. Full Story... Hate speech probe 'a time-waster' 2009-11-13 12:37:48 Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says HRC chairperson Lawrence Mushwana has more important cases to investigate and should not waste time probing his statement against Kader Asmal. Full Story... Fewer South Africans gamble: study 2009-11-13 11:36:01 Fewer South Africans are spending their money on gambling, the National Gambling Board said. Full Story... ANC-Cosatu clash looms over Manuel 2009-11-13 10:45:51 Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel's role in the National Planning Commission is set to be a major bone of contention at an upcoming alliance summit. Full Story... Faceless claims simply malicious - Ramokgopa 2009-11-13 10:25:33 Tshwane's executive mayor Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has described allegations against her - which include claims of nepotism - as "malicious". Full Story... More money for public officials 2009-11-12 22:51:44 President Jacob Zuma has revised the salary increase for public office bearers in light of the economic situation. Full Story... 'Civil engineers play a largely unseen role' 2009-11-12 19:30:59 The Water Affairs Department has a critical shortage of engineers, with more than 60 percent of civil and mechanical engineering posts lying vacant. Full Story... Zuma announces 7% salary increase 2009-11-12 18:53:07 President Jacob Zuma has implemented a seven percent salary increase across the board for all public office bearers, the presidency has said. Full Story... Why the rise in Zuma's hotline budget? 2009-11-12 14:13:22 The DA has questioned the increase in President Jacob Zuma's hotline budget from R4-million to R7-million. Full Story... 'World class' system to keep cops in line 2009-11-12 15:37:12 The days of metro officers running private errands while on duty are over, says metro police chief Rob Young. Full Story... Public office bearers get 8% salary increase 2009-11-12 12:26:54 An eight percent across the board salary increase for public office bearers has been recommended, the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Officer Bearers said. Full Story... Taxpayers pay R1m for suspended jail staff 2009-11-12 11:25:38 "Are these suspensions reviewed on a weekly basis?," asks the ANC's Vincent Smith. A valid question considering how much suspended Correctional Services officials' salaries are costing taxpayers . Full Story... No extension to this year's tax 2009-11-11 15:04:32 There will be no extension to the November 20 tax season deadline, the SA Revenue Service said. Full Story... Bank card blunders leave shoppers red-faced 2009-11-11 12:47:04 South African consumers were left red-faced and out of pocket last week when their bank card payments were declined by national retailers. Full Story... Business ethics slammed 2009-11-11 07:32:16 Many senior government and business leaders have come under fire from Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. [READ THE FULL SPEECH] Full Story... Sue them, consumers told 2009-11-11 09:57:40 Consumers have been urged to sue companies found guilty of fixing food prices and other anti-competitive conduct. Full Story... Shabangu seeks mining resolutions 2009-11-11 00:13:29 Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has urged mining companies and affected communities to find ways to amicably resolve their relocation differences. Full Story... Eskom assures no 2010 blackouts 2009-11-10 19:54:53 Eskom says it would be able to satisfy national peak demand during next year's Fifa World Cup barring a "major catastrophe". Full Story... No witness at McBride's hearing 2009-11-10 11:31:33 Former Ekurhuleni city manager Patrick Flusk has again failed to show up at Robert McBride's CCMA hearing. Full Story... Controversial broadcasting bill defended 2009-11-10 11:42:37 Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda has defended the Public Services Broadcasting Bill which - among other things - would give him more power within the SABC. Full Story... Malema 'not even a public official' 2009-11-10 09:10:41 Civil rights group AfriForum wants an explanation for ANC youth league leader Julius Malema's costly police protection. Full Story... ID suicide: Two officials fired 2009-11-10 10:24:00 Two Home Affairs officials have been dismissed for flouting rules and regulations which led to the suicide of Skhumbuzo Mhlongo. Full Story... Browse the [Finance/ Labour] Archive |
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