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G20 leaders convene to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment, aiming for a 5% reduction in the Neet rate by 2030 during the first Employment Working Group meeting
An investigation is under way following a fire at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, where a patient died after allegedly igniting a cigarette near an oxygen mask. The incident raises serious concerns about hospital safety and patient monitoring.
UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping remains on precautionary suspension as his disciplinary hearing continues, following serious allegations of misconduct related to a controversial R5 billion contract.
Local truck drivers are calling for a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to address ongoing grievances regarding the employment of foreign nationals in the trucking industry
The latest 4. 4% increase in the National Minimum Wage to R28. 79 has received contrasting reactions from major stakeholders. While labour unions celebrate the above-inflation adjustment, business leaders express concerns about economic implications.
The NMW was introduced in the country in 2019 and the policy obligates employers to pay workers a minimum amount per hour.
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced adjustment to the National Minimum Wage for 2025, from R27. 58 to R28. 79 per hour.
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth, has announced an increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for the year 2025, raising it from R27. 58 to R28. 79 per ordinary hour worked. This adjustment marks a 4. 2 percent increase and is aimed at enhancing the economic stability of workers in South Africa.
Calls for urgent action against the exploitation of undocumented workers in Cape Town's hospitality sector have intensified following recent arrests of employers involved in illegal practices.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at alleviating unemployment in South Africa, Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, unveiled ambitious plans to create jobs for South Africans during a recent media briefing in Cape Town.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at alleviating unemployment in South Africa, Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, unveiled ambitious plans to create jobs for South Africans during a recent media briefing in Cape Town.
Cosatu said the development was particularly worrying because these participants would be plunged into instant poverty and would struggle to secure other employment in an economy with an unemployment rate of 41. 9%.
Cosatu said the development was particularly worrying because these participants would be plunged into instant poverty and would struggle to secure other employment in an economy with an unemployment rate of 41. 9%.
The Minister of Employment and Labour is positive that the Employment Equity Act will allow small employers to focus on job creation.
Mihlali Nobavu's TikTok exposé of the Babel Restaurant scandal sparked a nationwide conversation about workers' rights in South Africa, leading to significant regulatory changes in the restaurant industry.
The National Minimum Wage Commission has recommended that the national minimum wage increase by CPI +1. 5%.
The new Employment Equity Amendment Act exempts small businesses from certain compliance requirements, aiming to foster workplace transformation and address systemic inequalities in South Africa.
Madam and Sir restaurant is facing significant backlash from employees over unpaid salaries and alleged unfair dismissals, raising concerns about labour practices in the hospitality industry.
‘The congress of South African trade unions have coupled the suspension of the UIF Commissioner, Teboho Maruping with the fact that thousands of workers when applying for their funds from the UIF have experienced challenges. ’
Two women from the Free State face charges of fraud and money laundering after they allegedly stole Covid-19 funds.
Scammers are impersonating officials from the Department of Employment and Labour to gain information about people who have applied for maternity benefits.
KwaZulu-Natal experiences job losses in the third quarter, contrasting with a national decline in unemployment rates.
However, discouraged work-seekers increased by 160 000 or up by 5. 0%, and the number of persons who were not economically active for reasons other than discouragement rose by 54 000 (up by 0. 4%) between the second quarter and third quarter of 2024.
The Department of Employment and Labour, particularly the Compensation Fund and the Unemployment Insurance Fund, have monies invested through the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).
An investigation into Johannesburg’s delivery scooter drivers reveals alarming issues of unlicensed operation and safety concerns, raising questions about regulation and accountability.