Hanekom latest MP to resign
The former tourism minister failed to make the cut when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet two weeks ago
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Registrar gets tough on unions
The newly empowered labour registrar has warned more than half of all unions that they are in danger of being deregistered
New hope for domestic workers’ rights with landmark court ruling
Last week, the high court declared the exclusion of domestic workers from legislation aimed at protecting workers is unconstitutional
R20/hour a step closer for workers
The new green-lit labour laws include a provision for unions to decide on strikes by secret ballot
SA heads to the International Labour Conference
More than 4 000 worker and government delegates from the organisation’s 187 member states will attend the conference to tackle a wide range of issues
Oliphant slams national minimum wage detractors
Oliphant condemned criticism of the bill as “nothing but pure electioneering and attempts to score cheap political points”
Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday
Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16
Bus strike negotiations breakdown again
Despite interventions from Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande, unions, drivers and bus bosses are deadlocked.
No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on
Drivers and unions are fighting for wages, the rights of dual drivers and the foot-to-the-pedal rule, which they call exploitative
Minimum wage deal won’t be reached by Workers’ Day ― Oliphant
Oliphant said she briefed President Ramaphosa to say that government would be unable to implement the national minimum wage by the first of May
M&G Cabinet Report Cards 2017: Mildred Oliphant
The M&G Cabinet Report Card has become a respected barometer of government performance. Here are the scores for 2017
The big fat Gupta wedding
The Guptas had a three-day long wedding in Antalya, Turkey, which is now being hailed as the "Indian Wedding of the Year" in local society pages.
DA spurns meeting request by Gupta owned Oakbay Investments
The DA revealed that Oakbay Investments chief executive wrote to the party leader requesting a meeting, but the DA “firmly rejected” the proposal.
Labour officials told to cough up for defying minister
Refusing to bow to political pressure and put Ceppwawu under administration is costing officials in the labour department thousands in legal fees.
UIF benefits to increase
The extension of maternity benefits to domestic workers is among several increases which have been added to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Time to talk about a minimum wage, says Oliphant
A minimum wage is set to be discussed at a labour relations indaba, convened by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, on November 4.
Numsa accuses employers of stalling wage settlement
The metalworkers union sees the industry’s eleventh-hour bid to link an agreement to the curtailing of factory-level demands as an act of bad faith.
Madonsela to investigate labour department’s R1.9bn tender
The public protector will probe Bantu Holomisa’s complaint relating to a conflict of interest in the awarding of a labour department tender.
Government resumes talks over platinum strike
Government-led talks between major platinum mines and dominant union Amcu have resumed in Pretoria as the strike enters its third day.
Employment Services Bill on labour brokers gets go-ahead
The Employment Services Bill, intended to regulate labour brokers, has been given the green light in the National Assembly.
Numsa, fuel association reach wage agreement
Despite not having signed an agreement, the Fuel Retailers’ Association and Numsa have found common ground in ongoing wage disputes.
Minister intervenes in petrol attendant strike
As the strike by petrol attendants and motor industry workers draws out, the labour minister is set to meet workers, says a spokesperson.
Strikes continue as labour’s Oliphant emerges
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called for a swift end to strikes over wage increases, saying talks need not always result in industrial action.
Oliphant warns firms, employees to settle wage negotiations soon
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has appealed to companies and workers to finalise wage negotiations amicably ahead of the strike season.
Labour dept’s ‘kumbaya’ meeting shows inconsistency, say experts
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant’s heart is in the right place, but her attempts to engage with mines’ employees and unions could be misplaced.
Zuma’s (g)rand plan: Oliphant to meet with unions
In a step towards assisting the falling rand, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has planned to meet mining unions ahead of bargaining season.
TAU: New minimum wage for farmworkers will harm country
The new minimum wage for farmworkers, announced by Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant, "will harm the country", says commercial farmers’ union TAU SA.
Farm public hearings to get underway
Public hearings will begin this week to gather the opinions of farmworkers and their employers on labour conditions.
Diversity is a treasure trove of solutions
The recent release of the 12th annual report of the commission for employment equity is a reminder of the challenges still facing South Africans.
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Minister’s review of earnings threshold stuns lawyers
The labour minister’s decision to review the earnings threshold — which decides who enjoys certain employment benefits — has surprised lawyers.
New Bills do little to ease labour broking fears
Cabinet has approved the two Bills dealing with labour broking without heeding the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ call to ban the practice.
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Minister supports CCMA intervention at Implats
Parties involved in the labour dispute at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operation should let the CCMA help, said Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.
