Numsa says motor industry wage negotiations deadlocked
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on employers in the motor industry to approach wage negotiations with “an attitude to resolving the dispute”. The union and...
View ArticleLawlessness should be addressed through shared responsibility – business...
Following the recent spate of violence across South Africa, Police Minister Bheki Cele on Monday reiterated that government considered this form of behaviour to be “acts of criminality”. He added that...
View ArticleAfrican private businesses investing in digital tech to drive growth
African private businesses are optimistic about their prospects for growth over the next year and are investing in digital systems to support that growth, advisory and professional services...
View ArticleLaser technology expands company’s service offerings
Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves.
View ArticleCSIR calls for proposals from the public to use its photonics facility
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is calling for proposals from anyone who wishes to turn a demonstrated idea into a working prototype using the photonics prototyping facility...
View ArticleCSIR setting up a reference smart factory to stimulate local manufacturing
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is going to set up a National Reference Smart Factory on its main campus in Pretoria/Tshwane. This will play a key part in achieving a major...
View ArticleCompany inspires with a certifiably powerful team of women
Testing, verification and certification multinational company Bureau Veritas Southern Africa continues to spark interest in the Southern Africa professional working environment. The company – renowned...
View ArticleParly committee against retrenchments at Necsa
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy is opposed to any retrenchments at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) in order to cope with the corporation’s current...
View ArticleNumsa to challenge 'compulsory balloting' before strikes
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) on Friday said it intends to challenge the decision by the Department of Labour (DOL) to make balloting compulsory before engaging in any...
View ArticleSolidarity starts construction on new Sol-Tech campus in Pretoria
Trade union Solidarity on Friday started construction on its Sol-Tech campus, in Kloofsig, Pretoria. The R300-million campus and residence development is being undertaken by Kanton – Solidarity...
View ArticleSkills development to take ‘centre stage’ across all sectors
Skills development will take centre stage across all sectors, including that of fuel retail, as the country prepares for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), Wholesale and Retail Sector Education...
View ArticleInstitute establishes drive for CO2 as natural refrigerant
Local heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC) industry body the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) has established a drive to introduce the option of...
View ArticleHealth and safety practitioners need tech roadmap
Health and safety practitioners need to develop a technology roadmap to provide a foundation for planning aspects of safety that support technological advancements, says Department of Employment and...
View ArticleEconomic difficulties creating OHS challenges in South Africa
South Africa continues to have a high injury-on-duty rate despite its advanced occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and regulations, and adoption of best international practices, says...
View ArticlePublic Works Academy discontinued, Skills Development Programme still a go
The plan to establish the Public Works Academy has been discontinued in light of cost-cutting measures that are being applied within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and in the public...
View ArticleSasbo to appeal bank strike court interdict
Finance trade union Sasbo will launch an urgent appeal against the labour court judgment that barred banking sector members from embarking on a strike. The trade union's mother body, the Congress of...
View ArticleInterdicted banking strike a warning for SA to plan better – Cape Chamber of...
The Cape Chamber of Commerce on Thursday said the banking strike which was planned for Friday and which could have resulted in a complete shutdown of systems, including ATMs, should be seen as a...
View ArticleSA lost 30 000 construction jobs over the past year
New numbers released by Statistics SA show a bloodbath in construction jobs over the past months, while the mining sector is steadily employing more people – for now. The Quarterly Employment...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s ICT skills gap requires holistic intervention – report
The skills gap in South Africa’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector is considerable and is widening as a result of digital transformation and this requires greater intervention. This...
View Article‘More inclusive’ Nedlac needed for crafting of growth-igniting compact
Business and government acknowledged on Thursday that the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) needs to be more inclusive and representative if it were to have any chance of...
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