Job Cuts

SA’s ‘welfare state’ is in trouble

Article Sabelo Mtantato - 28 Sep 2018

The government has to make tough decisions about social grants in the face of poor economic performance

Gold Fields set to cut jobs in restructure

Article Gemma Ritchie - 14 Aug 2018

The mining company is set to cut more jobs despite numerous restructuring efforts

Amplats to cut 4 800 jobs

Article Reuters - 30 Aug 2013

Anglo American Platinum, the world's top platinum producer, has said it will shed around 4 800 jobs through its restructuring process.

Sibanye Gold plans to shed 1 600 jobs

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Aug 2013

At least 1 600 jobs could be affected at Sibanye Gold as it restructures its support services, says the company.

Grim outlook for jobs in short term

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Jun 2013

Unemployment is set to worsen globally, posing the risk of social unrest as inequality worsens.

Sibanye gets leaner as Beatrix woes bite into head count

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 May 2013

No surprises at the announcement of plans to cut 1 100 positions.

NUM: Amplats showed its stakeholders the middle finger

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 May 2013

The National Union of Mineworkers will oppose the retrenchment of 6 000 workers at Anglo American Platinum, the union has said.

Amplats’s planned job cuts raises Cosatu’s ire

Article Reuters - 10 May 2013

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has expressed outrage over Anglo American Platinum's announcement that it will cut 6 000 jobs.

Minister shocked by Amplats’s 14 000 job cuts

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Jan 2013

Plans by Anglo American Platinum to cut 14 000 jobs has come as a shock to the government, said Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu.

Standard Bank to cut jobs

Article Reuters - 10 Nov 2012

Standard Bank has said it would cut up to 15% of its staff in London to save $100-million, as the bank scales back operations outside Africa.

Sappi to rejig business, slash jobs

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Oct 2011

Paper maker Sappi says it will be cutting jobs and restructuring its operations to rein in costs and focus on higher margin businesses.

HSBC confirms 30 000 jobs will go

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Aug 2011

HSBC's new chief executive says the positions will go worldwide over the next three years after announcing first-half profits up 3% to $11.5-billion.

Press Releases

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Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.

Press Releases

South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

IT Web - 20 Jan 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.