Author Archives: SAPMA
May
Implications for industry are becoming more immediate. As energy policy evolves, global carbon-related trade measures expand and investment in cleaner energy accelerates, industry is under increasing pressure to adapt while remaining competitive. For business, the challenge is practical: how do we transition to a more sustainable energy future without increasing production costs, weakening industrial capacity […]
May
A fair outcome means very little if the process cannot stand up to scrutiny A disciplinary issue arises, it is escalated and a hearing is scheduled. From the outside, everything appears to be moving as it should. The employer has a concern, the employee is called in and a decision is eventually taken, whether that […]
Apr
The Minister of Employment and Labour has recently published the new earning threshold in terms of Section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), 75 of 1997. This new threshold, which will be effective from 1 May 2026, is set at R269,600.90 (Two hundred and sixty-nine thousand, six hundred rand and ninety cents). Employees covered by the Main […]
News
Continuation Of Levy Payments To The Meibc Administration And Dispute Resolution Agreements At Current Rates
Apr
The MEIBC Registration and Administration Expenses and Dispute Resolution Collective Agreements lapse on 17 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. […]
Apr
SEIFSA, in partnership with Danish Industries (DI), is launching a pilot project, the ‘Women of Steel – Women’s Leadership Mentoring Programme’. We invite your organisation to participate as a strategic partner. This 6 months initiative is designed to strengthen the pipeline of women leaders within the metals and engineering industry. In addition, the programme will […]
Mar
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Feb
Introduction Management may be aware, from media reports, that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), intends calling workers to support a socio-economic protest action on Thursday, 26 February 2026. Protest Action and the Labour Relations Act The Labour Relations Act (LRA) permits registered trade unions or federations such as COSATU to undertake protected […]
Feb
Johannesburg, February 19 2026 – The South African Metals & Engineering Sector faces a difficult 2026, according to the SEIFSA State of the Metals and Engineering Sector Report 2026, which the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) released today. The report assesses the state of the Metals and Engineering (M&E) sector as […]