SABC News writes that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was the first organisation at the public hearings on the 2025 budget on Tuesday to call for the removal of Value-Added Tax (VAT) hikes. Parliament’s Joint meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Select Committee on Finance are hosting public hearings on the […]
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Transnet and Satawu sign three-year wage deal
Business Live reports that Transnet and the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) have signed a wage deal that matches the union’s demands for above-inflation increases of 17.5% over three years. The wage agreement was concluded during a round of talks at Esselen Park outside Kempton Park on Wednesday, following a 10-day cooling-off period […]
Nursing union warns against 24-hour clinics unless security is heightened
EWN reports that The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has cautioned the government against 24-hour clinics unless it hires more healthcare staff and security. The organisation is currently holding its 9th congress at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The three-day conference, which started on Tuesday, is expected to discuss and resolve several issues […]
SAMWU condemns widespread salary delays in Municipalities
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) expresses its profound outrage at the ongoing and systemic failure of municipalities to pay workers’ salaries, a crisis that has escalated to catastrophic levels and represents nothing short of economic violence against municipal workers. Today, municipal workers across the country will be receiving their salaries, however, workers at Umzinyathi […]
Public sector workers demand speedy resolution to the Budget standoff
SABC News reports that Public sector workers are demanding a speedy resolution to the current Budget standoff as many government departments are already in crisis. Parliament will kick off public hearings into the Budget on Tuesday with Cosatu hoping to add its voice on behalf of workers. Unions say their members are facing a slew […]
Striking staff urged to keep Mpumalanga tourist sites operational
SABC News writes that the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism has called on employees of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency who are on strike not to disrupt operations at tourist sites. The workers have embarked on an unprotected strike, demanding permanent appointments for all the temporary workers. The contracts of the temporary […]
Ex-mine workers urged to register for unclaimed benefits
The Citizen reports that the Gauteng Department of Health has encouraged eligible ex-mine workers and their families to register for social security benefits for work-related illnesses. The department on Sunday announced its collaboration with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD) in introducing a programme to help ex-mine workers access unclaimed benefits. Chief Mogale Hall […]
Metro police block roads in protest over working conditions
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GroundUp writes that more than 300 officers from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) blocked major highways in eastern Johannesburg on Wednesday. They are demanding salary adjustments, overtime compensation, and improved working conditions. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions on busy routes, including the R24 westbound, N3 northbound and the N17. The officers marched to […]
EMS personnel frustrated by working conditions
Capricorn FM reports that some Emergency Medical Services workers in Limpopo have expressed frustration over working conditions at their respective stations saying they are understaffed and forced to work long hours without getting overtime benefits. The workers said this during their peaceful march to the Limpopo Department of Health head offices in Polokwane today where […]
Limpopo revives Ga-Mashashane Hatchery to create jobs
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SABC News reports that Residents of Ga-Mashashane, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, have welcomed the provincial government’s efforts to revive their local community chicken hatchery project. The Mashashane Hatchery, which was once the largest producer of fresh eggs in the region, is now dormant, with part of its infrastructure vandalised. During her State of the Province […]