July 27, 2023
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 »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: SA's Law Inclusive of All Groups - Employment and Labour
Department of Employment and Labour's Deputy Director: Employment Equity, Niresh Singh, has told an Employment Equity workshop that South Africa's laws are about inclusivity. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Employers Warned to Comply With Labour Laws
The Employment and Labour Department is looking into imposing significant fines against unlawful labour practices by employers as the number of violation of basic employee… Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Economy Continues to Create Jobs Despite Challenges - Cabinet
While economic growth remains subdued, Cabinet says South Africa's resilient economy continues to create jobs, though not at the preferred pace. Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: Labour Laws Compliance Comes Under the Spotlight
The Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is today conducting an advocacy seminar in the Eastern Cape to create awareness on… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Hosts Career Expo for Eastern Cape Youth
As part of the District Development Model, the Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting a Youth Day Career Expo aimed at assisting work seekers to access available… Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: Eskom, Trade Unions Sign 7% Salary Increase Agreement
Eskom and its recognised trade unions have signed a three-year wage agreement. Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Labour Deputy Minister to Address World Competitiveness Survey
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, will on Thursday address Productivity SA's launch of Switzerland 's Institute of Management Development (IMD) 2023 World… Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Roads Agency CEO Fired
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has terminated the contract of CEO Tshepo Mahanuke. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Labour Hosts Employment Equity Workshop With Unions
The Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting an employment equity (EE) workshop with all trade union federations. Read more »
South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Making 'Significant Progress'
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has, since 2020, made "significant progress" in tackling the challenge of transitioning youth from learning to earning. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: IEC Warns Public of Fake Job Adverts
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public and citizens about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Public Enterprises Director General Dismissed
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises, Kgathatso Tlhakudi, has been dismissed following an inquiry into a complaint laid against him with the Public Service… Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Wage Negotiations to Resume in June
State power utility, Eskom, says it expects to resume wage increase negotiations with trade unions in June. Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Victories in the Fight for Better Working Conditions
As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight… Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Four Killed in Mining Incident
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has sent its condolences to the families of four mine workers who died following the collapse of a surface waste rock… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Bill Signals Major Boost for Workplace Equity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Tribute for Nurses Who Lost Lives During Pandemic
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the102 595 nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Workers to Assist Government in Resolving Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says workers at Eskom are the ones who will resolve load shedding. Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: Essential Workers Urged to Return to Work
The Department of Health warned on Monday that any employee who fails to comply with the court order interdicting the current strike action will be committing an act of misconduct… Read more »
February 28, 2023
South Africa: Marginal Decrease in Unemployment Rate
Unemployment and expanded unemployment rates have decreased marginally during Quarter 4 (Q4). Read more »
South Africa: UIF Pays R22.6m to Harry Gwala, Ilembe Districts Former Teaching Assistants
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out R22.6 million to 4 942 former teaching and general assistants, who were employed under Harry Gwala and iLembe District… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Government Returns to KZN for Ex-Miners Compensation Fund Outreach
Government departments will on Thursday hold an imbizo in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress made with regard to the ex-mineworkers'… Read more »
South Africa: Authorities Probe Death of Two At Prasa Depot
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deaths of an employee and a contractor who passed away at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Salt River Depot in… Read more »