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Woman Gives Birth on Roadside After Taxi Driver Refuses to Assist in KZN
Johannesburg – A 25-year-old woman was forced to deliver her baby on the roadside in KwaZulu-Natal after a taxi driver refused to take her to the hospital while in labour. The incident occurred on Friday, when a passer-by rushed to the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) headquarters around 4:28 PM to request urgent assistance for the woman giving birth on a grass verge.
RUSA members, including female administrators, quickly arrived approximately 50 metres away and helped the woman safely deliver her baby before medical personnel arrived. According to the passer-by, the taxi driver had refused to assist, claiming that it would delay him from dropping off other passengers. The quick intervention by RUSA ensured both mother and child were safe.
Following the roadside delivery, both the mother and her healthy male baby were transported to the hospital for further medical care. Authorities have praised the swift response of RUSA personnel for preventing a potentially dangerous outcome in this emergency situation.
Department of Employment and Labour Invites Applications for Trainee Employment Counsellors Programme 2025/2026
The Department of Employment and Labour is calling on unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Trainee Employment Counsellors Programme 2025/2026. This initiative provides structured, practical experience in employment counselling, preparing participants for impactful careers in the labour market.
Programme Overview
This 12-month structured programme offers graduates hands-on exposure to employment services, counselling techniques, and stakeholder engagement. Participants will develop essential skills to support work-seekers, employers, and labour market stakeholders effectively.
Stipend
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R7,860.40 for the duration of the programme.
Available Posts and Reference Numbers
The programme offers 130 positions nationwide across all provinces:
- Gauteng (16 Posts) – Ref No: GP/2025/08/91206022
- KwaZulu-Natal (16 Posts) – Ref No: ZN/2025/08/91204620
- Eastern Cape (16 Posts) – Ref No: EC/2025/08/91206037
- Western Cape (16 Posts) – Ref No: WC/2025/08/90894267
- Mpumalanga (8 Posts) – Ref No: MP/2025/08/91206044
- North West (15 Posts) – Ref No: NW/2025/08/91206018
- Northern Cape (12 Posts) – Ref No: NC/2025/08/91201065
- Limpopo (17 Posts) – Ref No: LP/2025/08/91206054
- Free State (14 Posts) – Ref No: FS/2025/08/91205363
Locations: Provincial offices across South Africa including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Free State.
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must have:
- A minimum three-year tertiary qualification in Psychology or Industrial Psychology
- An Honours degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology (advantageous)
- Preference given to candidates registered with the HPCSA as either a Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice) or Psychometrist (Independent Practice)
Duties and Responsibilities
Trainees will be expected to:
- Provide administrative support to Employment Counsellors
- Conduct research on labour market trends and counselling best practices
- Assist in implementing recruitment and selection services
- Build and maintain networks with stakeholders to ensure service quality
- Register and support work-seekers in accessing employment opportunities
Provincial Enquiries
Applicants can contact the relevant provincial office:
- Gauteng: Mr V. Mazibuko – (011) 853 0453
- KwaZulu-Natal: Mr S. Cele – (031) 366 2162
- Eastern Cape: Ms A. Mpapha – (043) 701 3093
- Western Cape: Ms M. Williams – (021) 441 8006
- Mpumalanga: Ms M. Peerbhaai – (013) 655 8865
- North West: Mr S. Motlhake – (018) 387 8232
- Northern Cape: Ms H. van Deventer – (053) 838 1546
- Limpopo: Ms V. Marole – (015) 290 1655
- Free State: Ms R. Moses – (051) 505 6249
- ESSA System Enquiries: Email: Pes@Labour.gov.za | Call Centre: 086 010 1018
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) system:
- Application Portal: Click here to apply
- Required Documents:
- Completed Z83 application form (new format) Guide here
- Comprehensive CV merged with the Z83 into a single PDF
- Quote the correct job title and reference number for your chosen post
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit supporting documents
- Applicants must not have previously participated in a similar programme
Closing Date: 12 September 2025 (16:00 for walk-in submissions; midnight for online applications)
This programme is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical skills in employment counselling while contributing meaningfully to South Africa’s labour market development.
