https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/labour Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:18:01 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uasa-to-embark-on-protected-strike-in-sugar-industry-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger SUGAR STRIKE Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200 727927 1786704318 1786704180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/switchgear-system-aligns-with-masterplan-implementation-2026-08-14 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726844 1785423908 1786658400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289044_resized_keyvi8da10und8db10169originaljuly20261022.jpeg 8DA SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM The 8DA switchgear system has been installed at various projects in the country, including in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/num-to-oppose-eskom-unbundling-in-court-threatens-strike-action-2026-08-12 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY GRID Wed, 12 Aug 2026 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99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285643_resized_financialserviceslesakapayoutsimage07261022.jpeg INSTANT GRATIFICATION The digital incentive payout system developed by Lesaka Payouts allows businesses to recognise exceptional performance immediately 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-signals-intent-to-prohibit-goods-produced-by-forced-labour-after-new-125-us-tariff-2026-07-27 Terence Creamer TRADE Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0200 726491 1785145984 1785138900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287999_resized_parkstau08251022.jpeg Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/phase-2-of-trusted-employer-scheme-expands-access-introduces-digital-applications-2026-07-21 Schalk Burger SKILLS IMMIGRATION Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200 726122 1784632895 1784630520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/meeting-ordered-for-september-to-resolve-red-seal-artisan-certificate-delays-2026-07-17 Schalk Burger ARTISAN CERTIFICATION Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200 725937 1784295929 1784294100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collective-bargaining-provides-stability-and-certainty-in-the-industry-seifsa-2026-07-07 Schalk Burger COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200 725143 1783423929 1783420500 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solidarity-opens-court-case-against-delays-in-issuing-artisans-red-seal-certificates-2026-06-30 Schalk Burger ARTISAN CERTIFICATION Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200 724625 1782810571 1782808860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/june-30-protest-not-protected-under-labour-relations-act-seifsa-warns-workers-2026-06-25 Schalk Burger LABOUR Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200 724356 1782397182 1782394860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281231_resized_illegalimmigrationmarch01052026reuters1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pyei-records-fourth-quarter-progress-2026-06-19 Tasneem Bulbulia LABOUR Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200 723938 1782109069 1781898060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280127_resized_deputyministerinthepresidencynoncebamhlauli0626tasneembulbulia1022.jpeg Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, speaking at a PYEI fourth-quarter progress report media briefing 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/upgrades-bolster-safe-and-seamless-logistics-commuting-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722260 1780988417 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274790_resized_sanral158a6588may20261022.jpeg CONSTRUCTION AHEAD Sanral will be conducting construction works and upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges to improve roads for logistics companies and commuters 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/roads-bridges-projects-would-improve-local-commuting-logistics-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722471 1781771090 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/labour-minister-pushes-youth-jobs-agenda-tougher-stance-on-undocumented-workers-2026-06-02 Lumkile Nkomfe LABOUR Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:39:00 +0200 722603 1780379538 1780371540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275891_resized_employmentandlabourministernomakhosazanameth06261022.jpeg Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96703_2026-06-01__gcis_labour_minister_briefing_online.mp4129470668 Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth discusses efforts being made to improve job creation for the country's youth (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stagnating-formal-employment-but-growing-informal-work-requires-structural-changes-in-responses-uasa-2026-05-22 Schalk Burger EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS Fri, 22 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200 721947 1779462152 1779460560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273847_resized_easycontracts1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-gives-its-approval-for-sactwus-proposed-acquisition-of-various-companies-2026-05-14 Schalk Burger COMPETITION POLICY Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200 721321 1778771080 1778770020 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-safety-programme-would-improve-operations-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719321 1777014075 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265853_resized_gavinkellyapril20261022.jpeg GAVIN KELLY A system must be created to safeguard truck operators, road users, vehicles and road infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-sees-stable-growth-despite-economic-pressures-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719355 1776335428 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265953_resized_udtrucks2026mediaengagementeventapril20261022.jpeg ENGAGING EVENT Attendees of the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement event were able to experience the UD Quon and the Quester in real-world driving conditions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/oem-promises-sustainability-enhanced-operationality-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719335 1777014076 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265904_resized_fotonrangevshape21022.jpeg ROBUST ROAD VEHICLES Foton's range of light commercial vehicles are suitable for numerous businesses 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/to-tap-into-tourism-potential-south-africa-must-address-airport-visa-bottlenecks-mavuso-2026-04-20 Schalk Burger TOURISM Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200 719659 1776679712 1776675120 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sugar as a derivative for the company's range of rum beverages 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-for-sugar-industry-offers-revenue-diversification-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717404 1775035477 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259949_resized_tomasperssonbanagrassmarch20261022.png TOMAS PERSSON Bana grass grows and produces yields faster than sugarcane, and can be used as an alternative to sugarcane 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/role-players-call-for-industry-rescue-through-tariff-renewal-2026-04-03 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717392 1775035585 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259926_resized_umfoloziuntitled462march20261022.png UMFOLOZI SUGAR MILL Government must review and update the dollar-based reference price tariff formula to aid industry recovery 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tariff-adjustment-would-facilitate-recovery-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717398 1775035680 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259930_resized_sasriphotos572march20261022.png INDUSTRY RESCUE Measures to rescue the local sugar industry must be implemented, as the industry supports many livelihoods 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ferroglobe-may-halt-operations-if-not-afforded-reduced-electricity-tariffs-2026-03-30 Marleny Arnoldi MANUFACTURING & LABOUR Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:48:00 +0200 718316 1774868693 1774867680 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262654_resized_sabonferroglobe1022.jpeg Ferroglobe smelter 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/motshekga-calls-for-expanded-role-of-women-and-youth-in-defence-value-chain-2026-03-27 Schalk Burger DEFENCE INDUSTRY Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0200 718192 1774605663 1774600980 99999999999 Mariaan Webb 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262283_resized_angiemotshekga3120220241022.jpeg Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/building-africas-software-developer-base-can-boost-growth-2026-03-24 Schalk Burger SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0200 717985 1774366138 1774362900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-offers-65-pay-raise-in-fourth-talks-round-2026-03-18 Bloomberg Labour Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0200 717549 1773842933 1773836340 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260291_resized_flagswiththeeskomlogo1123bloomberg1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/deputy-trade-minister-underscores-importance-of-localisation-2026-03-16 Tasneem Bulbulia LOCALISATION Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0200 717358 1773724604 1773670860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259826_resized_20260316buylocalsummit.jpg Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96307_2026-03-16__buy_local_summit.mp4115865181 Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams highlights the department’s support for localisation, and the need for this. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/water-security-projects-progress-amid-frighteningly-low-dam-levels-2026-03-13 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716139 1773062970 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256168_resized_coctwateroutlookwinterfeb20261022.png DEVELOPMENT IMPERATIVE Wemmershoek Dam sits at lower levels than this time last year, highlighting the need for water supply diversification 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/reuse-plants-offer-s-africa-alternative-water-sources-2026-03-13 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716115 1773062969 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256108_resized_sizawaterrecyclingplantfeb20261022.png SIZA WATER PLANT The recycling plant will continue to produce 4-million litres of water a day, standing as an example of reference for future water recycling and reuse projects 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-outlines-steps-towards-infrastructure-renewal-2026-03-13 Trent Roebeck Labour Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716025 1773645486 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255842_resized_image10wastewaterfeb20261022.png UNACCEPTABLE LOSSES Taljaard calls for the implementation of performance-based nonrevenue reduction contracts for utilities, which would compel them to enhance pressure management, leak detection and metering integrity, allowing for a prompt reduction in nonrevenue water, which is currently 47% 511 287