* Municipal workers latest to threaten industrial action * Kumba losing 120,000 tonnes a day of iron ore output * Xstrata latest platinum firm to suffer wildcat walkout By Agnieszka Flak and Sherilee Lakmidas JOHANNESBURG, Oct 8 (Reuters) - South Africa's local government workers' union said on Monday it would launch a strike over pay in the next few days, … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-S.Africa state workers join strike bandwagon
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Kumba Sishen unit declares force majeure in S.Africa
JOHANNESBURG Oct 8 (Reuters) - Sishen Iron Ore, a unit of Kumba Iron Ore, has declared force majeure on its deliveries in South Africa following illegal strike action, ArcelorMittal South Africa said on Monday. ArcelorMittal, which relies on Sishen for supplies of the steel-making ingredient, said its Saldanha plant will be negatively affected if the supply stoppage … [Read more...] about Kumba Sishen unit declares force majeure in S.Africa
Golf-South African Grace gunning for McIlroy after fourth win
ST ANDREWS, Scotland Oct 7 (Reuters) - South African Branden Grace completed a two-shot victory in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday and immediately set his sights on topping the European money list. It was the fourth win of the season for the 24-year-old European Tour rookie and lifted him into third place in this year's Race to Dubai. He is now only … [Read more...] about Golf-South African Grace gunning for McIlroy after fourth win
UPDATE 1-Rugby-Wallabies pack tames Pumas for victorious finale
* Injury-plagued Australia beat Argentina 25-19 * Wallabies finish second to champions New Zealand (Adds detail, quotes) ROSARIO, Argentina Oct 6 (Reuters) - Australias beefed-up forward pack outmuscled Argentina to secure a 25-19 victory in Rosario on Saturday and finish the inaugural Rugby Championship second to New Zealand. Winger Digby Ioane scored a late … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Rugby-Wallabies pack tames Pumas for victorious finale
Wildcat strikes up stakes in S.Africa labour game
* Marikana bloodshed puts labour relations on new footing * ANC-union alliance losing grips on labour * Rand falls, confidence wanes due to strikes By David Dolan and Jon Herskovitz IKANINI, South Africa, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The rules of the game in South Africa's labour market have changed and the new players are workers such as Tshepo Modise and Thulani … [Read more...] about Wildcat strikes up stakes in S.Africa labour game
