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South African businesses must prepare for significant compliance challenges as new Employment Equity regulations take effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations aim to transform the labour market, urging employers to align with equity objectives and avoid hefty penalties.
South African Airways faces potential disruptions as pilots initiate work-to-rule industrial action.
As South African businesses face challenging economic conditions, maintaining employee engagement becomes crucial for survival and growth. This practical guide offers five actionable strategies to boost team confidence and motivation, helping business leaders navigate uncertainty while keeping their workforce engaged and productive.
Gauteng Department of Health freezes salaries of 66 employees as part of the Ziveze campaign to combat payroll fraud and ensure accountability.
In a significant blow to federal workers, Judge Christopher Cooper denied unions' emergency bid to halt the termination of 6,700 IRS employees on probation.
Netanyahu lauds Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it a defence against 'anti-American and antisemitic' prosecution, amid ongoing ICC investigations into alleged war crimes.
In an unprecedented move that threatens billions in global humanitarian aid, USAID announces immediate administrative leave for its worldwide staff following pressure from Trump and Musk. This dramatic shake-up of the $40 billion agency impacts operations in 120 countries, raising concerns about global humanitarian assistance.
Unprecedented controversy erupts as Elon Musk, armed with sweeping powers from President Trump, takes control of crucial US Treasury operations and dismantles USAID. Democrats warn of constitutional crisis as the world's richest man gains extraordinary influence over government functions without official appointment.
The WEF's Future of Jobs Report highlights the rise of tech careers and a looming skillsmismatch in South Africa’s labour market.
In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ordered all US federal diversity office employees to be placed on immediate paid leave, as White House press secretary confirms the shutdown of all DEIA programs. This decisive action marks the administration's first major policy implementation, affecting numerous federal departments and thousands of workers nationwide.
Numerous signs have been spotted at Woolworths stores calling for consumers to be respectful of the store's staff. , and some netizens say it's about time the retailer stood up to bullies in the aisles.
The ANC is calling on the government to find solutions that protect the livelihoods of older participants, due to over 65,000 Community Work Programme (CWP) beneficiaries facing contract terminations.
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a car with journalists on the Donetsk-Gorlovka (Horlivka) highway in the Donetsk People's Republic by prior conspiracy motivated by ideological hatred.
Tupperware’s history is a tale of innovation and global success, but the company now facesbankruptcy and a looming closure of its South African operations by December 2024.