Johannesburg, 8 October 2026 — Elias Monage, the newly elected President of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA), called on the organistion to be an authoritative voice for industry, especially as a new wage agreement will need to be negotiated in 2027, when the current ones expires. He told the SEIFSA…
SEIFSA Industry Updates and Events October 2026
NAVIGATING THE STORM: WHY CENTRALISED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IS WORTH SAVING IN 2027
Collective bargaining does not take place in a vacuum; it is woven into the very fabric of our broader socio-economic reality. As we prepare for the 2027 Main Agreement Wage Negotiations, we must confront a sobering truth: South Africa’s manufacturing sector is sliding deeper into crisis. Industrial operations are currently buckling under severe policy uncertainty,…
Don’t miss the next TESD webinar: Navigating the Future of Temporary Employment Services – 22 July 9:00 – 11:00
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming TESD Webinar, where we will share valuable insights and practical takeaways from the recent APSO Conference, together with key industry trends and strategies that can help strengthen and grow your business. Whether you are looking to stay ahead of industry developments, improve your pricing strategy, or…
The Importance of Collective Bargaining
CRITICISM IS NOT A STRATEGY
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…
Invitation: Complimentary CAPES Webinar – Getting to Grips with EOR, 15 July 2026 @ 10am
We are delighted to confirm that Johan Opperman, founder of Parakar Group and EORConsult.com, will be joining CAPES for this complimentary webinar to unpack Employer of Record (EOR) and the opportunities it holds for South African staffing companies. Drawing on 25 years of industry experience and his role with the World Employment Confederation (WEC) Public…
NEWS FLASH: AARTO Phase 2 Goes Live
Issued by Global Business Solutions (GBS) AARTO Phase 2 Goes Live: Employers and Employees Now Face Real Legal Consequences for Driving Conduct From today, 1 July 2026, road traffic offences are no longer just a driver’s problem — they are an employer’s problem too. Phase 2 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO)…
Management Brief: 30 June 2026 National March
Employers are advised to prepare for the planned national march on 30 June 2026, which may result in localised disruptions, transport delays and workplace absenteeism. This management brief outlines the labour law implications of participation in the unprotected protest action, provides guidance on managing unauthorised absences, and offers practical recommendations to help employers safeguard business…
MEIBC Pension and Provident Fund Contributions Increase Effective 1 July 2026
We wish to remind members that the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) Pension and Provident Fund Collective Agreements were re-gazetted on 18 May 2026 for a further 12-month period. As a result, all provisions of the agreements, including the scheduled contribution increases, remain legally binding. What Employers Need to Know Effective from 1…