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The CitizenThe CitizenAdcock Ingram to retrench as SA’s jobs bloodbath hits pharma industry
The pharmaceutical giant recently announced plans to retrench 250 employees at its Clayville plant, north of Johannesburg.
The CitizenSibanye-Stillwater job cuts: Here’s what NUM is proposing instead of mine closures and retrenchments
The Kwazi shaft restructure will affect 781 employees and 333 contractor employees.
The CitizenHow Huletts is building skills in rural communities
Tongaat Hulett has long recognised the importance of skills development and youth development in the rural communities where it operates.
The CitizenThe workplace conversations women still swallow
Women are demanding safer spaces to speak at work.
The CitizenIt is 2026: Why are males still favoured in the workplace?
Dr Simphiwe Madikizela says that males are often still seen as more of an asset in the working environment than females
The CitizenNo overtime pay: Saccawu accuses Boxer of unfair treatment of employees
Saccawu argue that a company valued in the billions should be able to provide fair remuneration and retirement security for all workers.
The CitizenLabour inspectors find multiple irregularities during KZN factory raids
Law enforcement bodies held unannounced inspections at factories in Hammersdale on Friday.
The CitizenThis is how much companies could be fined for hiring undocumented immigrants
The changes to the Employment Services Bill are made to put South Africans first.
The Citizen7% wage increase, R80 meal allowance: Inside Fawu demands for Heineken workers
The union says its demands are a compromise.
The CitizenNehawu demands R40k cash payout, 6.5% salary increase for Icasa employees
Nehawu said the strike would continue indefinitely until its demands are met.
The CitizenHow much should domestic workers earn? Commission asks for input
Comments must be submitted by 4 September 2026.
The CitizenPick n Pay’s return to profitability depends on cutting employees’ pay, among other factors
The retailer is looking at reducing 22 000 workers' pay and changing working conditions.
The CitizenFoschini group CEO gets R26m less, while employees receive 2% and 5% increases
TFG says it prioritises the lowest-paid employees.
The CitizenCity of Tshwane discovers a mortuary operating in the same property as a spaza shop
The operation aims to ensure compliance, protect public health and safety, and restore order in areas where illegal business practices have taken root.
The CitizenHere’s how much eNCA’s parent company pays its lowest- and highest-paid employees
The highest-paid employee earns almost 194 times more than the lowest-paid worker.
The CitizenUnemployed? IEC is hiring more than 600 people for local elections
Local Government Elections will be held on 4 November 2026.
The CitizenPick n Pay ‘aims not to lose jobs’ after Labour Court case
According to trade unions, the retailer is considering reducing working hours and cutting some benefits, such as the 13th cheque.
The CitizenDe Beers issues retrenchment notices to Limpopo mine workers despite ‘support’ promise
The mining giant previously said it would support employees affected by the suspension of operations at the Venetia mine.
The CitizenNearly R25bn loan from World Bank expected to help SA with water challenges, among others
This is expected to create nearly 600 000 jobs.
The CitizenAfrican Bank looks at cutting 1 200 jobs and 90 branches
Talks are ongoing with finance union, Sasbo.
The CitizenSamsung celebrates Youth Month: Reaffirms commitment to empowering young South Africans
By transferring critical skills that create employment & entrepreneurship opportunities for local economy
The CitizenAmazon’s big Eastern Cape spekboom carbon credit deal
Expected to create around 11 000 jobs by 2030 and generate more than R8bn in economic value for local communities.
The CitizenSouth Africa sheds 80 000 formal sector jobs in three months
The decreases could be due to companies retrenching and shutting down.
The CitizenHere’s how much Mr Price pays its lowest-paid employee
The remuneration report stated that, for the financial year 2026, employees received a 4.5% increase.
The CitizenHere’s what entry-level jobs pay in South Africa
Salaries range from R4 000 to R24 000 per month depending on several factors.
The CitizenTongaat Hulett escapes liquidation, saving at least 250 000 jobs
'The parties have chosen to instead work together to keep Tongaat Hulett operating and to protect the value it holds for its employees.'
The CitizenAlleged former Cartrack employee claims many trackers do not work, among other allegations
Cartrack told The Citizen it would not reply directly to the publication's questions, but would instead release a statement during the course of the day.
The CitizenGovernment to step up labour law enforcement
Construction, hospitality in the spotlight.
The CitizenLabour minister seeks to amend Employment Act to regulate foreign nationals working in SA
The Bill's primary focus is to regulate the number of foreign nationals employed and to enhance job opportunities.