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Labour

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Article
/ 19 February 2020

Queen bees in the workplace want to keep all the honey for themselves

The queen bee syndrome, whereby women in power consciously impede the development of other women in the workplace, is slowly gaining ground in South Africa

By Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh
Workers fight job-creation ‘mess’
Article
/ 17 January 2020

Workers fight job-creation ‘mess’

Former Ekurhuleni workers argued in court that a programme promising to equip them with skills simply acted as a labour broker for the municipality

By Sarah Smit
The world needs a new social pact
Analysis
/ 3 January 2020

The world needs a new social pact

Education that complements robots, sustainability, minimum wages and retirement age come into it

By Minouche Shafik
‘Closed shop’ Nedlac grilled again
Article
/ 29 November 2019

‘Closed shop’ Nedlac grilled again

Critics are asking if the council, which debates social and economic policies, is fit for purpose

By Sarah Smit
White men still dominate SA management
Article
/ 27 August 2019

White men still dominate SA management

With little change in management, labour minister says that companies that fail to transform will no longer be able to do business with government

By Athandiwe Saba
Registrar gets tough on unions
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Registrar gets tough on unions

The newly empowered labour registrar has warned more than half of all unions that they are in danger of being deregistered

By Sarah Smit
DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible
Article
/ 16 April 2018

DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible

​The DA said on Monday that it supported the broad idea of a minimum wage, but insisted a blanket implementation is not practical

By Luke Feltham
Labour welcomes Moyane suspension, calling it long overdue
Article
/ 21 March 2018

Labour welcomes Moyane suspension, calling it long overdue

Trade unions broadly welcomed the suspension of South African Revenue Services Commissioner Tom Moyane on Tuesday.

By Tehillah Nieselow
SA’s poser: Technology vs wages
Article
/ 4 August 2017

SA’s poser: Technology vs wages

The fourth industrial revolution and the minimum wage could put a damper on efforts to create a large number of jobs

By Staff Reporter
​British MP dies after shooting
Article
/ 16 June 2016

​British MP dies after shooting

Local media reported on Thursday that a member of the British parliament, Labour party member Jo Cox, 41, was shot and died in hospital.

By Agency
Skills grow, but racial rift persists
Article
/ 15 October 2015

Skills grow, but racial rift persists

South Africa must come to terms with the fact that better schooling is the surest way to overcome inequality.

By Staff Reporter
The long and short of wage flexibility
Article
/ 3 September 2015

The long and short of wage flexibility

Despite widely held views to the contrary, labour markets are not so inflexible after all.

By Staff Reporter
Expats lose out over scramble for local talent in Africa
Article
/ 20 October 2014

Expats lose out over scramble for local talent in Africa

Increased labour regulation by governments makes it is easier to fill executive jobs with local candidates, rather than expatriates.

By Staff Reporter
Economic week ahead: SA unemployment update
Article
/ 28 July 2014

Economic week ahead: SA unemployment update

Over the coming days, South Africa will release unemployment, money supply, credit extension and trade figures.

By Matt Quigley
Workers rally to a different flag
Article
/ 12 June 2014

Workers rally to a different flag

The realignment of the labour landscape is a positive step towards blue-collar empowerment.

By Leonard Gentle
SA’s bad economy is self-inflicted, says Marcus
Article
/ 10 June 2014

SA’s bad economy is self-inflicted, says Marcus

SA’s economic slowdown is "domestically driven", says Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus, adding that the country holds the solutions to the problems.

By Thalia Holmes
Labour income stagnates as profits increase
Analysis
/ 1 May 2014

Labour income stagnates as profits increase

The ANC has strong words for labour brokers, but fails to take concrete action against them, writes Niall Reddy.

By Staff Reporter
Amcu strikes gives Oliphant sleepless nights
Article
/ 21 January 2014

Amcu strikes gives Oliphant sleepless nights

While Solidarity says a strike by Amcu members would yield no results, the labour minister says the market is entering a turbulent period.

By Meggan Saville and Sapa
Expats on the back foot return home
Article
/ 10 January 2014

Expats on the back foot return home

SA’s skills-starved economy has easily absorbed those whose fortunes overseas have been reversed.

By Staff Reporter
US Condé Nast lawsuit highlights plight of interns
Article
/ 24 October 2013

US Condé Nast lawsuit highlights plight of interns

US magazine publisher Condé Nast is to cease taking on work experience novices after being sued by two former interns over low pay.

By Guardian Reporter
Ninety-nine strikes in 2012 leads to R6.6bn loss in wages
Article
/ 18 September 2013

Ninety-nine strikes in 2012 leads to R6.6bn loss in wages

The number of strikes last year in South Africa hit a five-year high, with the mining sector accounting for 82.4% of them, says the labour department.

By Sapa
SAA adds to SA’s labour woes as strike lifts off
Article
/ 26 August 2013

SAA adds to SA’s labour woes as strike lifts off

SA flights could be disrupted after SAA’s technical staff have vowed to go on strike over wages, adding to SA’s already sticky labour situation.

By Staff Reporter
Not all peachy on farm jobs front
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Not all peachy on farm jobs front

Employment is stable after the minimum wage increase, but the figures are deceptive.

By Staff Reporter
Marikana peacekeeping force ‘a union minefield’
Article
/ 7 June 2013

Marikana peacekeeping force ‘a union minefield’

Government is far too close to the National Union of Mineworkers for a peacekeeping intervention to be nonpartisan, say analysts.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Zuma’s (g)rand plan: Oliphant to meet with unions
Article
/ 3 June 2013

Zuma’s (g)rand plan: Oliphant to meet with unions

In a step towards assisting the falling rand, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has planned to meet mining unions ahead of bargaining season.

By Sapa
Gigaba calls for truce with labour
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Gigaba calls for truce with labour

With a massive infrastructure roll-out at stake, the state can’t afford to be at odds with workers.

By Lynley Donnelly
Labour laws keep SA’s textile industry struggling along
Article
/ 16 May 2013

Labour laws keep SA’s textile industry struggling along

South Africa’s labour laws have their pros and cons, but who do the tough legislations ultimately protect?

By Jon Herskovitz
Narrowing the farmer-worker gap
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Narrowing the farmer-worker gap

A new approach that favours justice, equity and access is required

By Staff Reporter
Consider the ethical price of that iPhone
Article
/ 14 September 2012

Consider the ethical price of that iPhone

How long before the middle-class preoccupation with quality, traceability and plain goodness of the things we buy extends into technology?

By Jemima Kiss
Public sector employment defies trends
Article
/ 28 July 2012

Public sector employment defies trends

The public sector increased employment levels throughout the economic recession according to the South African Reserve Bank.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 May 2012

Minister’s review of earnings threshold stuns lawyers

The labour minister’s decision to review the earnings threshold — which decides who enjoys certain employment benefits — has surprised lawyers.

By Evan Pickworth
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Article
/ 11 October 2011

Zuma calls for decent work policies in Africa

Africa needs appropriate development policies to create decent work and put an end to poverty, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

By Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
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