Category Archives: News
Fear is a powerful motivator. It attracts attention, shapes perceptions and, if repeated often enough, becomes accepted as fact. Read enough of NEASA’s newsletters and one quickly begins to recognise a familiar pattern. The subject may change, but the conclusion almost never does. Whether the issue is collective bargaining, employment costs, bargaining council agreements or […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed 1 July 2026 as the official commencement date for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act in 62 designated municipalities. This reform shifts traffic violations from a criminal to an administrative system, impacting corporate fleet compliance and fine management. For further information please see below: AARTO Amendment […]
Management will be aware, from various media reports, that the 30 June intended mass action is being driven primarily by March and March’s demands that government take immediate action against undocumented foreigners, including stricter border enforcement and the deportation of foreign nationals. For further information please see Management Brief below: Management Brief 30 June March
Members will be aware that the MEIBC Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements were re-gazetted on 18 May 2026 for a further twelve-month period. Accordingly, all terms, including the schedule of employer contribution rate increases remain legally binding for the duration of this extension period. The contribution increase programme, as defined in both consolidated collective […]
SEIFSA invites you to a high-level business breakfast convening government and industry leadership for a focused discussion on South Africa’s industrial outlook through the lens of industrial policy, macroeconomic conditions, and trade dynamics. The session will feature a keynote address by the Honourable Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition […]
SEIFSA is pleased to confirm that the Honourable Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, will join the Powering Industrialisation Conference taking place this Thursday, 11 June 2026, at Emperors Palace. The Minister joins an already distinguished line-up of leaders from government, the National Transmission Company South Africa, the Independent Power Producers Office, the […]
Please find herewith the MEIBC Notice regarding wage increases for the period 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027. Industry Circular_ No_2026-06 on Main Agreement_1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 Appendix_A_to_Industry_Circular_No_2026-06_Main_Agreement_2024_to_2027
The Registration and Administration Expenses, Dispute Resolution, Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements were gazetted on 18 May 2026. This follows an application to the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of the Labour Relations Act seeking the extension of these four agreements for a further twelve (12) month period. Accordingly, employers are advised […]
The Metal Industries Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements lapse on 30 April 2026. This notwithstanding, an application in terms of the Labour Relations Act seeking the extension of these two agreements for a further twelve (12) months has been submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour and is being attended to. We have […]