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Meth disputes staff shortage claims as Joburg labour crackdown intensifies

Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, says employers cannot blame staff shortages on the departure of foreign nationals, arguing that millions of South Africans are seeking work. She says government has a database of more than seven million job seekers who can be matched with available opportunities. Meth was speaking during a multidisciplinary labour inspection blitz in Johannesburg on Friday, involving officials from the departments of Employment and Labour […]

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Health Ombud finds no bullying link in doctor’s death, exposes systemic failures

The Health Ombud has found no evidence that the death of 25-year-old, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, whose passing sparked widespread outrage and allegations of workplace mistreatment, was directly caused by bullying or poor working conditions. Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, on Wednesday released the findings of a joint investigation into the deaths of six healthcare workers at public hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal. While the investigation found no direct between the deaths and […]

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