Invitation to the media release of the results for the Construction industry survey, 2024
Dear Valued Stakeholder, The Statistician-General, Mr Risenga Maluleke, cordially invites you to the virtual release of the Construction industry, 2024 results on 09 July 2026. The estimates are derived from the 2024 Construction large sample survey. Results for the survey include details on income, employment, expenditure, services, purchases and selected variables for provinces. The last […]
AARTO Amendment Act Implementation
Effective Date: 1 July 2026 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. The gazetted AARTO Act Commencement Proclamation brings the AARTO […]
30 June National March
INTRODUCTION 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. PROTEST ACTION AND THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT The Labour Relations Act (LRA) […]
Why Stability and Certainty Matter
The ongoing debate around collective bargaining and the extension of bargaining council agreements has once again raised important questions about the future of labour relations in South Africa’s metals and engineering industry. While differing views on these matters are both inevitable and healthy, the discussion should remain grounded in fact. At its heart lies a […]
Why Collective Bargaining Still Matters
Much has been said recently about the extension of bargaining council collective agreements to non-parties, particularly in industries where terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at sector level. The debate is not new. Nor is it unreasonable. Employers are entitled to question whether existing arrangements continue to serve the interests of business, employees and […]
Industry Circular 2026/06: Wage Increases of the Metals Main Collective Agreement for the Period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Criteria Development Meeting
Dear Stakeholders, The Services SETA cordially invites all stakeholders within the Management and Business Services Chamber to attend the stakeholder consultation for Occupational Certificate Entrepreneurial Business Manager NQF L4 134903-001-00-00to assist us in developing criteria for registering constituent Assessors; Moderators & Workplace for the industry. 02 June 2026 09:00 – 11:30 Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369125598929512?p=U6tT8oc3NeRMDpCimZ Meeting ID: […]
Managing the energy transition without de-industrialisation
South Africa’s energy transition is moving from policy discussion into practical implementation, and the 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 […]
Most disciplinary cases are weakened before the hearing even starts
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 […]
Workforce Modelling in the 4IR and AI Era – Insights for the Construction & Engineering Sector
On May 14th, CEA (TESD) hosted a complimentary webinar focused on two of the most critical forces reshaping the future of the construction and engineering sectors: sweeping labour-law reform and the acceleration of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. As compliance and market requirements continue to evolve across South Africa’s project-delivery landscape, businesses are increasingly required […]