Employment & Labour

South Africa’s VAT Set to Rise to 16% Over Two Years

National Minimum Wage to increase in March

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30 foreign nationals arrested on Gutenberg Street, Newcastle

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Majuba Power Station protest, motorists urged to practice caution on N11

Sumitomo Rubber SA - Ladysmith Plant

Sumitomo resolves industrial action: All 900 protestors reinstated

Newcastle KZN Unemployment

Labour Department’s Mobile Bus to Assist Newcastle’s Unemployed

Newcastle factories inspection results from the Dept of Labour

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Basic Education Employment Initiative, what you need to know

Mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace, Rob Russell offers clarity on the contentious topic

Mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace, Rob Russell offers clarity on the contentious topic

COVID-19 TERS applications re-open, but changes in payments

COVID-19 TERS applications re-open, but changes in payments

The Recruitment Guy opens up on Newcastle's massive unemployment and why

The Recruitment Guy opens up on Newcastle’s massive unemployment and why

Newcastle receives Employment Centre and UIF buses

Employment Minister issues new direction concerning vaccinations in the workplace

Employment Minister issues new direction concerning vaccinations in the workplace

Protestors march in Newcastle in support of kidnapping accused

Protestors march in Newcastle in support of kidnapping accused

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