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Durban paint company appeals Labour Court ruling on unfair maternity leave discrimination
Induradec Coatings in Durban is appealing a Labour Court ruling that ordered the company to pay over R700,000 to a former employee for unfair discrimination related to maternity leave. The case raises critical questions about workplace rights and the treatment of pregnant employees.
R382 million UIF lifeline confirmed by Labour Minister for SAPO employees
Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, announces a R382 million agreement between SAPO and UIF to safeguard nearly 6,000 jobs, marking a pivotal step in the Post Office's recovery strategy.
'No worker left behind': Labour minister confirms R382 million UIF lifeline to save nearly 6,000 SAPO jobs
The Unemployment Insurance Fund will inject R382 million into the South African Post Office to support nearly 6,000 employees.
R525 000 in UIF benefits distributed amid labour law violations
During a significant inter-governmental effort, over R525 000 in UIF benefits were processed for 4 600 residents in Gqeberha, highlighting both the importance of accessible government services and the troubling reality of widespread labour law violations
NEASA slams Labour Department over 'aggressive' audit practices
The National Employers' Association of South Africa has raised serious concerns over aggressive audit practices by firms appointed by the Department of Employment and Labour, claiming businesses face unreasonable deadlines and intimidation tactics regarding TERS funding investigations
Compensation Fund UIF Crisis: AGSA reveals years of mismanagement
AGSA's recent briefing reveals alarming financial mismanagement within the Compensation Fund and UIF, highlighting systemic failures and rampant fraud that have persisted for over a decade
UIF commissioner Teboho Maruping remains on suspension amid ongoing disciplinary hearing
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.
UIF moves to take control of company
The UIF has taken legal action to secure control over Homii Lifestyle following concerns about loan defaults, as the High Court rules in its favour.
UIF moves to appoint directors in company amid loan default
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has secured a court order that allows it to appoint directors in Homii Lifestyle after concerns over loan repayments
Taxpayers money being wasted on suspended officials on full pay
‘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. ’
ActionSA alarmed by Auditor-General's damning financial report
ActionSA has raised alarm bells over the Auditor-General's latest report, revealing shocking financial mismanagement in government departments with billions squandered over the past five years.
Department of Employment and Labour warns of maternity benefits scam
Scammers are impersonating officials from the Department of Employment and Labour to gain information about people who have applied for maternity benefits.
Unemployment Insurance Fund must be saved from collapse, says Parliament’s Select Committee
The UIF and CF are both critical entities currently ravaged by instability, says the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade.
Urgent reform needed in South Africa’s labour law enforcement
‘We are living in a time in South Africa where dismissed workers, who had contributed to the UIF, are now on the brink of starvation. In my efforts to assist these individuals, I find myself growing more and more despondent. ’
Free State businessman in court for over R250,000 Covid-19 TERS fraud
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) suffered a loss of R259,739. 10.
Deepening crisis at UIF leaves South African workers in despair
For over five years, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation Fund have found themselves at the centre of relentless criticism, with little indication that change is on the horizon.
PIC’s role in developing a blueprint for the future
One can argue that in South Africa’s context, the PIC can be compared to a sovereign wealth fund, which means it can play a role in funding initiatives like the NHI, and other development projects in the country, the writer says.
UIF commissioner suspended over Thuja Capital involvement
Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth revealed that the decision was taken following a briefing by acting director-general, Viwe Mlenzana, on Maruping’s alleged involvement in the irregular R5bn jobs scheme which the fund entered into with Thuja Capital.
UIF Commissioner Tebogo Maruping has been suspended, again
Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has announced the precautionary suspension of Unemployment Insurance Fund Commissioner Tebogo Maruping.
UIF extends operating hours to address uFiling backlog
The UIF has announced extended uFiling service hours to handle increased demand after a court ruling impacted uFiling.
UIF warns road freight, logistics industry bosses
Smiso Nkosi, a senior official who represented UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping, hosted the media, employers, and other stakeholders at the seminar, where employers were provided with updates on UIF developments and compliance with the Unemployment Insurance Act rules that they have to follow.
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.
Company cheats, beware: UIF is coming for exploitative companies that take money from workers, but fail to pay the fund
As unemployment rises in SA, the UIF is coming down hard on non-compliant employers and has recovered over R100 million.
Labour Minister papers over South Africa’s unemployment crisis with optimistic jobs outlook
Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth addresses unemployment rise and outlines hope through initiatives.
East London Department of Labour official arrested for corruption while allegedly taking R1,000 from business owners
The Department of Labour official was arrested in his car while allegedly taking R1,000 from business owners.