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Matshepo More, PIC return to CCMA after unfair dismissal ruling
Matshepo More, former CFO of the Public Investment Corporation, returns to the CCMA after a landmark ruling that deemed her dismissal unfair, igniting further legal battles.
Tshwane municipal workers' unions to negotiate 3. 5% wage increase
Tshwane's municipal workers' unions, Imatu and Samwu, are set to resume wage negotiations for a proposed 3,5% increase following a recent Labour Court ruling that impacts previous agreements.
South African military veterans demand justice after abrupt termination from anti-poaching operations
After years of service in anti-poaching operations, South African military veterans are left without support as their contracts are terminated, leading to demands for justice.
'Should be nowhere near any workplace': Court confirms dismissal in sexual harassment case
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
'Should be nowhere near any workplace': Court confirms dismissal in sexual harassment case
A man who claimed he was 'just fooling around' has lost his bid for reinstatement after the Johannesburg Labour Court upheld his dismissal for sexually harassing a female colleague, with the judge declaring he 'should be nowhere near any workplace with female employees'.
Rachel Kolisi files complaint against Kolisi Foundation for constructive dismissal
Rachel Kolisi has taken legal action against the Kolisi Foundation, alleging constructive dismissal due to an intolerable work environment.
Bidvest security officers' ‘sleeping on the job’ case returns to CCMA
One of the main arguments before the CCMA and then the Labour Court was that the pair argued they were treated unfairly compared to others who slept on the job but were not dismissed.
Port Alfred High school principal faces sexual harassment charges
ActionSA became the latest to weigh in on the matter, accusing the Eastern Cape Department of Education of taking no action following a May 2024 ruling by the CCMA which found that the principal engaged in conduct that was unwelcome and of a sexual nature.
SA owes its freedom to foreign countries
Exploring South Africa's historical journey of solidarity with foreign nations, this article delves into the complexities of xenophobia, the rights of undocumented individuals, and the ongoing challenges faced by both South Africans and foreigners in the current socio-economic landscape
Are you being bullied at work? You may be entitled to compensation
According to research from the Workplace Bullying Institute published in 2021, up to 30% of employees may face workplace bullying at some stage in their careers.
Labour minister Meth pays tribute to CCMA governing body chair Prof Enos Ngutshane, who died aged 68
He passed away on November 24, following a short illness and was 68-years-old.
EFF faces backlash over R52 million spent on mass deportations of illegal immigrants
The EFF’s stance on mass deportations sparks criticism from other political parties, highlighting the ongoing immigration crisis in South Africa.
Ex-EPWP workers camp outside Durban City Hall
Former EPWP workers camp outside Durban City Hall for four nights, protesting against job losses caused by budget cuts, as they demand urgent action from the municipality.
Fired Pioneer Foods employees exonerated in Coca-Cola looting scandal for the third time
Pioneer Foods conceded that the newspaper and Facebook evidence it presented is hearsay but contended that it is in the interests of justice to admit such evidence.
Employee, who was fired for running a loan shark business at work, loses Labour Court appeal
The dismissal comes after a whistleblower told the employer that a loan shark was operating at the Botanical Gardens during working hours in June 2019.
No To Bullying campaign: ‘My racist boss has made my life a living hell’
The nation-wide company that this woman is employed at has ‘discrimination and toxicity built into its very fabric’.
Remembering Tito Mboweni: a legacy of leadership and social justice
Remembering Tito Mboweni: a legacy of leadership and social justiceRemembering Tito Mboweni: a legacy of leadership and social justice
NUM calls for cancellation of ZAC's mining rights amid looming job cuts
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in KwaZulu-Natal has its escalated its dispute with the Zululand Anthracites Colliery (ZAC) by calling for the immediate cancellation of the mining rights held by the company.
Numsa supports government raids at Tradecor Steel over labour violations
Numsa reacts to ongoing labour law violations at Tradecor Steel, highlighting the exploitation of undocumented workers and the union's efforts to secure worker rights
Gauteng education staffers accuse HOD and HR manager of student bursary fraud and corruption
The department denied the allegations levelled against the two officials or having received complaints from the concerned employees.
Standard Bank employee fights dismissal after refusing to assist 73-year-old widow without appointment
The woman denied mistreating the elderly woman and said she informed her about making an appointment to open a late estate account.
Long-serving eThekwini EPWP workers thrown back into poverty
AFTER working for 11 years as a street sweeper for the eThekwini Municipality, Slindile Sokhela says she has been thrown back to unemployment and poverty when the city abruptly terminated her Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) contract in July.
Party bash during Covid came back to bite bank official
The CCMA found the dismissal to be substantively unfair but procedurally fair.
Fired for using phone on a tractor
While he did admit to his employer that he was speaking on the phone at the time, he later claimed that he was only looking at the device to see what the time was.
Man wins case against Shoprite Checkers after he was fired for using a teaspoon of sugar
Shoprite Checkers claimed to have been experiencing loss of sugar in its bakery and one of its empoyees was seen on CCTV stirring sugar into his tea or coffee.