Section 189 News Today

With business rescue practitioners proposing to retrench 6 000 employees, the South African Post Office’s shareholder urges minimal job losses.

Precious metals giant Sibanye-Stillwater says 4,095 jobs are on the line as it starts talks with organised labour to restructure some of its platinum group metals operations.

The mining company said it has initiated a section 189 process with unions after several unsuccessful attempts to address operational constraints and other productivity issues at its Kloof 4 shaft in Carletonville.

The cash-out payment relating to the restructuring will occur in the 2024 financial year, says the telecoms company.

The RAF is contemplating retrenching about 400 workers out of a staff complement of 3,000, according to Numsa.

Trading has been disrupted at the Game store at Gateway Shopping Centre as workers are protesting.

The litigation process is a costly exercise that often invites public attention and has reputational repercussions for any organisation. Despite these risks, the SABC has prioritised good governance and made representation before the courts to correct past malpractices, save the company money and is en route to restoring its corporate image. With governance practices a key focus for the SABC’s turnaround efforts, the corporation has been actively driving initiatives to strengthen decision-mak...