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Labour unions are calling the new Draft Code on Dismissal 'dangerous' while legal experts provide a more nuanced view — discover how these proposed changes could significantly alter employer flexibility, probation periods, and strike participation rules in South African workplaces.
The opposition party in Limpopo, the Economic Freedom Fighters is accusing Speaker Makoma Makhurupetje of hiring her relatives and Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba of favouring Venda-speaking people to work in the healthcare sector.
Greece's new labour law enforces a six-day workweek, sparking controversy amidst global moves towards shorter workweeks.
Two police officers have been removed from election deployment operations in KwaZulu-Natal and face disciplinary action.
Australia unveils ‘Right to Disconnect’ law, empowering workers to ignore work calls after hours without penalty. What does this mean for work-life balance and employer-employee relations?
opinion: Given that this year is almost over and the next election will most probably take place by May next year, it is a race against time, writes Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu.
'You have time to comply, or we will rehabilitate you. Friendly warning to all businesses, not just in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, but all over the Western Cape,’ Fadiel Adams, president of the National Coloured Congress, said.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.
Cyril Xaba, chairperson of the National Assembly’s ad hoc committee on the appointment of the next Public Protector, said the process to shortlist candidates was fair and credible.
OPINION: It is a fact that many politically-connected tenderpreneurs who have been awarded many government-linked contracts have just been in it for themselves without any intention of increasing wealth distribution among fellow previously disadvantaged individuals, writes Prof. Bonke Dumisa.
DA leader John Steenhuisen said this “Race Quotas Act” could cost up to 600,000 jobs and was only designed to benefit one group, ANC cadres.
The committee appointed to choose the next Public Protector have to complete their work before October when the term of the current public protector ends.
In a briefing held by a coalition of trade unions that constitute a majority in the Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), the unions said they were seeking a mandate from their members on the latest and final offer from government.
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa and DA provincial leader Francois Rodgers said they don’t expect anything new in the State of the Province Address.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting pressure to fix the economy, crackdown on crime and corruption and deal decisively with the energy crisis at Eskom as power cuts continue unabated.
Portugal is looking for around 40 000 to 50 000 staff, and they’re looking to Africa.
Inspectors from the Department of Labour will be joined by Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Services (SAPS) during the blitz to inspect hotels, bed and breakfast facilities, restaurants and backpackers in the Western Cape