Sibanye-Stillwater advises that violent actions by groups of striking AMCU members close to its Beatrix operations in the Free State province, have continued. In the early hours of the morning on 11 December 2018, various altercations between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and large groups of AMCU members resulted in a number of employees..
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Violent actions by groups of striking AMCU members are causing havoc and mayhem at Sibanye-Stillwater
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National bankrupt broadcaster SABC, splurges millions, footed by taxpayers, on parties and bonuses while retrenching hundreds of workers
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MPs serving on the standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) have told the SABC top brass that it was unfair of them to retrench ordinary workers while the public broadcaster was spending millions of rands on parties and bonuses. The SABC board and its senior executives, including CEO Madoda Mxakwe and head of human resources..
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Eskom announces retrenchments, but experts say that it wont make any difference to its financial situation
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In an effort to cut costs, Eskom announced that certain executives will be retrenched. There are currently 25 executives with more than 400 senior officials and general managers. Eskom has employed over 16,000 additional staff over the last 10 years and currently has 207 more senior staff than 17 years ago. It is not known..
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Another deceit from the ANC regime! – Gold Field Mine announced that it is necessary to lay down 1,100 workers, just a few days after the ruling government has assured no retrenchments will be made
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The National Union for Miners (NUM) has called on the Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, to protect jobs at the Gold Field Mine. It follows after the mine announced that it was forced to lay down 1,100 workers and added that the number of contractors was reduced to 420. The announcement of Gold Field..
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Chinese is the new black? – Billion-rand train factory to create hundreds of jobs in Gauteng for Chinese workers
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched a new multibillion-rand train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Gauteng, during the past week. Dunnottar Park train factory – the facts and figures The 72-hectare site at Dunnottar Park, which cost R1 billion, consists of a Supplier Park and Rail Training School, which will manufacture, assemble, test,..
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Vacant positions at The Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto apparently sells for money and sex
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The Gauteng Department of Health held disciplinary hearings in connection with 111 incidents where employment was offered for sale at the Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto.
Jack Bloom, DA’s spokesperson for health in Gauteng, said the shocking announcement was made in Gauteng by Ms. Gwen Ramokgopa in response to a question Bloom had addressed to her on Tuesday.
“She [Ramokgopa] said trade unions contributed to the announcement of this job scam and that the case was handed over to the Hawks for further investigation. Cases have also been filed with police over employees who have received money under the false pretense that they can get jobs at the hospital, “Bloom said in a statement.
According to Bloom, 111 cases, with the exception of eight, have already been finalized. It resulted in 98 employees being suspended, one employer being demote, a few dismissals and a resignation.
“The situation was so bad that an assassin had been hired to kill the head of the
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VBS Mutual Bank fires workers – staff members are now being penalized for actions that was made by the bank’s corrupt management and directors
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VBS Mutual Bank has fired 94 employees, leaving the bankrupt bank with 26 staff members. Nearly R2 billion has been deceptively paid to individuals and institutions, especially officials from municipalities who have insured that funds are invested at the bank. Branches are closed and only Thohoyando and Makhodo branches will operate. The dismissed workers are..
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No wonder the state broadcaster’s debt collection agencies are so busy these past few weeks – SABC is in big trouble and have a shortfall of R1 billion to pay salaries
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The possibility exists that the SABC will have to retrench several hundred workers as part of its restructuring process. The proposed retrenchment of thousands of employees is to cut the R3,1 billion salary account of this sinking state entity. There is a big concern from the liberal press that the SABC will not survive this..
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Beware of security companies! – Armed robberies are taking place with the help of employees in the security sector
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It appears that most of the armed robberies and burglaries occur because of information from agencies’ offices or even employees. Crime statistics show that businesses in the country are experiencing approximately 55 armed robberies and 195 burglaries a day. If multiplied by the number of working days per year, surprising figures appear on serious economic..
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SABC nearing bankruptcy yet executives pocket R45 million in paychecks
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In times of dire financial distress, the spotlight falls on the SABC’s exorbitant executive salaries. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is struggling to stay afloat, yet executives are still being paid millions. Usually, when a company is struggling to make ends meet, salaries are often the first expenses closely examined and adjusted accordingly. But..
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Wage strike: Post Office and Telkom workers embark on national shut down
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Do not expect any mail from the Post Office anytime soon. Oh, and Telkom users, we aren’t sure what will happen with your service. The Post Office has advised beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to withdraw funds at ATMs as workers have announced that they, along with Telkom employees, are embarking..
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Black on black racism at Unisa
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Black Unisa employees describe their working conditions under black officials as “poisonous”.
Hearings for the SA Human Rights Commission deals with racism, sexism and discrimination, but the white boss, Professor Peter Havenga, is their hero.
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“I’VE DONE NOTHING WRONG” -CLAIMS FAITH MUTHAMBI ON NEPOTISM
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The Public Service and Administration Minister confirmed to MPs on Wedesday that nine family members were employed to work in her office. Minister Faith Muthambi has told Parliament she doesn’t see anything wrong with hiring relatives to work for her. The Public Service and Administration Minister confirmed to MPs on Wednesday that nine family members..
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Nurses shut down hospital in Limpopo – no health care because of politics!
R150-million “winter challenge” bonanza considered by bankrupt Eskom – Please tell us where you will get the money from?
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Cash-strapped Eskom is considering paying its employees a R150-million “winter challenge” bonus for avoiding power cuts, a move that has been slammed by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. The submission comes a month after the power utility reportedly paid R4.2-billion in performance bonuses to staff, and two months after Brown approved bonuses totaling R13-million for..
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