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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.
The Department of Employment and Labour has proposed significant changes to employment equity targets across 18 sectors, with implementation planned for 2025. Key changes include increased disability targets and revised representivity goals. Here's what employers need to know about the new compliance requirements
The WEF's Jobs of the Future report outlines the top skills for 2025, showing a global shifttowards adaptability, innovation, and technological expertise, underscoring the importance of educational reform to meet the demands of future economies.
A viral video showing a Sassa officials in KZN refusing to help social grant clients and threatening them has sparked outrage on social media. The woman can be heard saying, “Even if you do anything, I won’t help you. ”
Cassper Nyovest showed public support for Drip Footwear founder Lekau Sehoana, whose business faces liquidation due to financial difficulties.
What is Boss’s Day? Well Boss’s Day is a day to appreciate and celebrate your boss- it also serves as a reminder to recognise the vital role that bosses play in shaping work places.
The Gauteng department of health is facing political backlash following the revelation that the department has spent more than R13 million on suspended staff members in the past few years.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen who requested Cabanac’s resignation said his appointment had become a distraction from the work of the ministry and this was drowning out the work being done.
“I thought having a job would bring financial stability, but, it has brought nothing but a constant struggle to make ends meet,” said Mukwebo.
Workers at a popular candy and jellies company are demanding a sweet wage increase, which will mean a break from loan sharks and struggling to make ends meet.
These discussions are intended to offer valuable insights and highlight the diverse experiences of neurodiverse individuals
CCMA Commissioner for Retail, Johan Stapelberg ruled that Matinketsa's dismissal was procedurally and substantively fair.
On Monday, May 6, a five-story building collapsed in Victoria Street just after 2pm killing 34 workers.
Payment chaos erupts in Gauteng's iCrush No Lova learnership programme, leaving countless beneficiaries anxiously awaiting their R2,000 stipends.
“It’s hit me hard emotionally and mentally. I was counting on saving money to pay for my driving licence and support my family, especially since no one else at home is working, ” said participant Mbali Matiwane.
‘School-ties’, the eye-opening and groundbreaking documentary series on child-grooming highlights a darker side of control, intimidation and manipulation by authorities in power entrusted with a duty of care.
Gauteng's MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed approval of the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) returning to negotiations amid the ongoing wage increase strike.
Greece's new labour law enforces a six-day workweek, sparking controversy amidst global moves towards shorter workweeks.
Seven of the nine wanted suspects by the Hawks have been arrested in different parts of the country.
The draft Second Amendment of the Immigration was published in the Government Gazette on February 8 and was open to public submissions on the draft until March 29.
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Unemployed youth attribute the high unemployment rate to corruption and nepotism, and highlight the challenges they encounter in finding job opportunities amid the ongoing rise in unemployment.
Speaking to the media at the site, Cele said the developers and the contractors had been secretive about revealing details of the workers on the site.
The five-story development was estimated at over R39 million.