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Covid-19 TERS payments extended until September 15

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th September 2020 Following negotiations at the National Economic Development and Labour Council and the signing of the direction to that effect by Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi, the Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme has been extended until September 15. “With the lockdown for some... →

Dube-Ncube congratulates CHEM Energy for opening S Africa’s first fuel cell factory

By: Sane Dhlamini 7th September 2020 KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has congratulated CHEM ENERGY, a subsidiary of Taiwanese conglomerate CHEM Corporation, which has opened its $200-million fuel cell production factory in KwaZulu-Natal at the Dube TradePort Special... →

CHEM Energy President Angelin Maharaj with KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube at the opening of the first fuel cell opened at the Dube TradePort

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CHEM Energy President Angelin Maharaj with KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube at the opening of the first fuel cell opened at the Dube TradePort

Numsa approaches Labour Court about Comair salaries, medical aid standstills

By: Marleny Arnoldi 4th September 2020 The National Union of Metalworkers South Africa (Numsa) has approached the Johannesburg Labour Court for an urgent interdict to compel the management of airline Comair to pay outstanding salaries and continue making medical aid contributions on behalf of employees. A hearing has been scheduled... →

Nearly 6 000 Covid-19-related claims lodged with the Compensation Fund

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd September 2020 A total of 5 986 claims have been lodged with the Compensation Fund for persons having contracted the Covid-19 virus while at work. Of this number, 3 782 claims have been submitted directly to the fund and a further 2 009 to Rand Mutual, while Federated Employers received 195 claims. →

SA Innovation Summit to be held virtually

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 3rd September 2020 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has partnered with the South African Innovation Summit (SAIS) to host the 2020 Innovation Summit virtual event, which will be held from September 30 to October 1. The summit brings together innovation leaders from different countries,... →

Seifsa, trade unions adopt standstill main agreement

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 1st September 2020 The 19 employer associations affiliated to industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) and the industry’s five trade unions on September 1 formally adopted the 2020 to 2021 standstill main agreement concluded in August. The collective agreement,... →

Public Works and Infrastructure launches youth unemployment database

By: Donna Slater 31st August 2020 The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has launched a district model-type unemployed database for youth, professionals and artisans throughout South Africa. The database will be used to capture and store information on these unemployed groups in an effort to help determine... →

State is falling short of expectations – Ramaphosa

By: Sane Dhlamini 31st August 2020 As South Africa prepares to observe Public Service Month in September, President Cyril Ramaphosa admits that there are fundamental problems government is working to fix. He pointed out that the experience for many South Africans is a State that is falling short of expectations. He said government... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Bleak outlook for South Africa’s unemployment rate − Schussler

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 28th August 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic and the months of lockdown have had an immense negative impact on economies worldwide, with entire industries forced to close their doors, affecting millions of workers who either lost their income for weeks on end or lost their jobs altogether, economist Mike Schussler... →

B4SA notes announcement of resumption of UIF TERS benefit payments

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 28th August 2020 Member organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) has noted the announcement by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) that Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits are to resume following the halting of payments owing to investigations into system integrity problems. “The move... →

France donates R1.8m worth of medical equipment to South Africa

By: Sane Dhlamini 27th August 2020 The French government has donated R1.8-million worth of medical material and personal protective equipment to South Africa, which will be distributed to hospitals in the Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The donation comes at the request of the South African government as part of... →

UIF lifts delay of Covid TERS benefit payments

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 26th August 2020 The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has resumed payment of Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits after a 24-hour delay which was necessitated by the need to address some control deficiencies in the Covid TERS online payment system. This is the usual step where, if... →

B4SA disappointed at TERS payment suspension

By: Donna Slater 26th August 2020 Business for South Africa (B4SA) is disappointed that all payments of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits have been halted pending investigations by the Auditor-General (AG). It is understood that the AG is investigating system integrity... →

Climate-resilient economy is necessary – Ramaphosa

By: Sane Dhlamini 24th August 2020 As South Africa tries to develop an urgent economic recovery programme, it is important that the new economy be resilient in the face of climate change. This was according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his weekly column to the nation. He said a climate-resilient economy was vital in protecting... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Clean coal can still play meaningful role in S Africa

By: Mamaili Mamaila 21st August 2020 Coal is relatively cheap and widely available; therefore, if it is used cleanly and efficiently, it can be a vital part of the economic development of South Africa, says the IEA Clean Coal Centre (IEACCC). →

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GROWTH POINT About 18 000 jobs were created during the peak of construction at Eskom’s Medupi power plant

Bridgestone to close PE tyre manufacturing plant

By: Simone Liedtke 20th August 2020 Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) has announced the proposed closure of its bias tyre manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth. It has initiated a Section 189 notice and a consultative process in compliance with the South African Labour Relations Act. About 252 jobs will be lost. →

Informally employed women have been hit hardest by economic hardship, says ISER

By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th August 2020 The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at Rhodes University says the informal economy has been affected disproportionately by the Covid-19 crisis. The informal sector comprises about 20% of South Africa’s total employment. →

Anglo’s July Ndlovu says coal underpins societal development

By: Simone Liedtke 20th August 2020 Despite coal being a commodity “that some have chosen to hate”, Anglo American Coal South Africa CEO July Ndlovu says it will continue to remain relevant, as it “underpins societal development”. Ndlovu, recently appointed as World Coal Association chairperson, emphasised during the virtual Coal... →

Anglo American Coal South Africa CEO July Ndlovu

SIU appears before Scopa to discuss investigations related to Covid-19 pandemic

By: Sane Dhlamini 19th August 2020 Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head of investigations Leonard Lekgetho has told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that his unit is, among other cases, investigating the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development’s alleged irregular procurement during the coronavirus... →

Payroll survey launched to gain insight into payroll deductions environment

By: Donna Slater 18th August 2020 The South African Payroll Association (Sapa) is conducting a survey to obtain insights into South Africa’s payroll deductions landscape. The survey results will assist in accelerating the process of finalising an informed, robust and comprehensive regulatory position on payroll deductions in... →

Nehawu to strike at National Health Laboratories Service

By: Sane Dhlamini 18th August 2020 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union is preparing for a strike at the National Health Laboratories Service to amicably resolve a salary dispute dating back to August last year. The decision follows an “unsuccessful meeting” convened yesterday with the management of the NHLS... →

Now is time for swift action to kickstart economy – B4SA

By: Donna Slater 17th August 2020 Business for South Africa (B4SA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement to move the country to Covid-19 Alert Level 2, which will enable South African businesses and entrepreneurs to resume trading in virtually all sectors of the economy. B4SA steering co-chairperson Martin... →

Covid-19 severely impacts business confidence, unemployment

By: Donna Slater 17th August 2020 Strategy and investment consulting firm Singular Group says the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted South Africa’s economy, to such an extent that business confidence is at an all-time low, 22% lower than during the 2008 global financial crisis and currently ranking in the 8% range. During... →

More German experts coming to help reactivate South African industry

By: Rebecca Campbell 14th August 2020 The German embassy in South Africa expects further technical experts from that country to arrive in South Africa, subject to the approval of the South African government. The first contingent of these experts, sent to help reactivate and upgrade German-owned factories and service companies in... →

UIF TERS extended July/August applications to open next Monday

By: Donna Slater 13th August 2020 The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will open and begin processing the July/August Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits applications from August 17. This follows the signing of the new directive on the extended period of benefits by Employment and Labour Minister Thulas... →

PwC, Unicef collaborate to boost skills of youth in South Africa

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 12th August 2020 Professional services firm PwC and the United Nations Children's Fund South Africa are collaborating to help prepare young people with relevant skills to enter the workforce. This is part of a three-year global collaboration between the two entities in support of Generation Unlimited, a... →

Nestlé launches initiative to tackle youth unemployment

By: Donna Slater 12th August 2020 Food and beverage company Nestlé is offering 100 young people an opportunity to join its newly established virtual internship programme as part of the organisation’s ongoing interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment, across the East and Southern Africa region (Esar). The virtual... →

Study finds remote working does not decrease output

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 11th August 2020 Being allowed to spend time with children during the work day is a major success factor for remote working, a study conducted by World Wide Worx, on behalf of Cisco, has found. The 'Remote Working in South Africa 2020' study was compiled using insights from information technology decision-makers... →

Tourism Minister publishes amended Risk Adjusted Strategy

By: Sane Dhlamini 7th August 2020 The amended Risk Adjusted Strategy for Tourism Facilities, Services and Products has been announced by Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. Guided tour operators, which includes overland safari vehicle operators, will now be permitted to operate in national parks from August 7, provided... →

Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane

EIB, Afreximbank direct €300m of support to Africa's Covid-19 response

By: Donna Slater 6th August 2020 The European Investment Bank (EIB), an arm of the European Union, and multilateral trade finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), are directing €300-million of financing to support the resilience and recovery of African nations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The... →

PwC says pandemic forces a relook at remuneration policies

By: Marleny Arnoldi 4th August 2020 It has been a year that has exposed the vulnerabilities of lower-level workers and, coupled with the context of job insecurity and food insecurity in South Africa, there have been increasing calls for executive pay cuts. Consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), in its latest 'Executive... →

PwC people and organisation director Leila Ebrahimi.

Two PwC executives discuss the changing landscape for remuneration amid Covid-19

Jobs Fund raises R271m from partners to support up to 70 000 beneficiaries

By: Donna Slater 4th August 2020 With unemployment ballooning as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jobs Fund has reiterated its commitment to fighting unemployment, with its partners having committed R271-million to Covid-19 support interventions. The Jobs Fund is a multiyear R9-billion fund administered by the National... →

UIF will continue to process new claims

By: Sane Dhlamini 4th August 2020 The Department of Employment and Labour together with the National Economic Development and Labour Council social partners have announced that the Unemployment Insurance Fund will continue processing new claims for April and May until a cut-off date is announced. A 14-day notice window will be... →

Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi

Corruption during a national disaster is heinous – Ramaphosa

By: Sane Dhlamini 3rd August 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday addressed the corrupt activities that have recently made headlines, labelling corruption during a national disaster as a heinous crime and revealed that he would be receiving interim progress reports every six weeks, on various cases. He promised that... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

'Relief' as Toyota confirms R2.5bn hybrid production in Durban

By: African News Agency 29th July 2020 KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for economic development, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, on Wednesday expressed "relief" after Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) confirmed a R2.5 billion investment in the province's automotive economy. The company will be building a hybrid synergy drive (petro-electric) car at its plant... →

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KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs during a meeting with Toyota South Africa

Mkhize calls for occupational health and safety committees at every level

By: Yvonne Silaule 29th July 2020 In a bid to ensure continuous engagement with all stakeholders critical to the fight against Covid-19, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has given a directive for occupational health and safety committees to be created at a provincial, district and local hospital level. This was according to a... →

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize

SA loses 3 000 jobs in first quarter of 2020, but impact of lockdown not felt yet

By: News24Wire 28th July 2020 Total employment in SA's non-agricultural formal sector fell by 3 000 between December 2019 and March 2020, Statistics SA announced on Tuesday in its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics bulletin. The QES results are based on a sample survey conducted by Stats SA and include findings on... →

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