March 14
South Africa: SAA, Takatso Deal Collapses - Don't Worry About Your Jobs, Gordhan Says
Following three years of negotiation, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the termination of negotiations for the transaction to sell 51% of South African… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Global Leaders Urged to Reverse Teacher Shortage
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on global leaders to do whatever it takes to attract bright young minds to join the teaching profession and address the issue of teacher… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »
South Africa: Work Seekers Warned Not to Fall for Jobs Scam
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned work seekers not to pay for employment opportunities. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: National Minimum Wage Increases
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Several Mpumalanga Farm Owners Issued With Contravention and Prohibition Notices for Violating Laws
The exploitation and ill treatment of workers, as well as disregard of South Africa's labour laws, continues unabated in some of the agricultural sectors in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Work Experience Opportunities for Western and Eastern Cape Youth Now Open
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme, is calling for unemployed youth, aged between 18 and 25, to apply to be… Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: Young Men Urged to Consider Nursing As a Career
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, has urged young men to consider pursuing a career in the nursing profession. Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Employment and Labour Conveys Condolences to the Families of the 11 Departed Miners in Implats
The Department of Employment and Labour has sent its deep condolences to the families of the 11 miners who tragically lost their lives at the Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg in… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life In Impala Platinum Mine Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the death of 11 mineworkers at Impala Platinum Mine Shaft 11, in Rustenburg in the North West. Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Tackle Pollution With Organised Labour, Plastic Sector
While government has made progress in tackling plastic pollution, it has committed to address the problem of plastic pollution in consultation with the plastic industry and… Read more »
November 03, 2023
South Africa: AGOA an Opportunity to Elevate Labour Standards and Social Justice Issues
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum creates a significant opportunity to elevate issues associated with labour standards and social justice. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Employment Up By 0.4% - Latest Statistics
Employment has increased by 39 000 or 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 039 000 in March 2023 to 10 078 000 in June 2023. Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Uif Task Team to Intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has dispatched a task team to the Bellville Labour Centre to intervene in concerns that have come to light through a media article about UIF… Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Labour Dept Reaches Out to Job Seekers in Limpopo
The Department of Employment and Labour's Public Employment Service (PES) unit in Limpopo is today launching a series of community outreach programmes targeted at work seekers in… Read more »
South Africa: Govt, Labour Cement Cooperation to Uplift Economy
Government and organised labour have agreed to work much more closely to speed up efforts for a more inclusive economy, job creation, and addressing poverty and inequality. Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Calls On Social Partners to Tackle Joblessness, Climate Change
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on social partners to work with government to deal with the country's pressing issues, especially unemployment and climate change. Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: SA Universities At Risk of Losing 10% of Academics As They Near Retirement
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has cast the spotlight on investing in young scholars, as a number of academics in public universities are… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Winde Calls for Immediate End to Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the safety of residents and road users is of paramount importance as the minibus taxi strike continues to wreak havoc in the province. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Police to Restore Law and Order in Riverlea
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has assured the community of Riverlea that police are mobilising all their resources and specialised units to restore law and order in the… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Narysec Application Deadline Extended
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has encouraged young people in rural areas, who want to participate in the National Rural Youth Service… Read more »
South Africa: Transformation Must Take Place Through Availability of Opportunities
Transformation must take place via opportunities being made available, and not by dismissal or retrenchment of any group, stakeholders in the labour sector say. Read more »
South Africa: Collaborative Effort Can Help Tackle Youth Unemployment
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi says if all spheres of government work together, unemployment - particularly that of the youth - can be tackled and reduced. Read more »