SABC News reports that British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) says it has begun engaging workers and unions in the Section 189 process that could result in up to 230 job losses at its sole cigarette factory in the country. BATSA confirmed this week that it was shutting down its Heidelberg plant in Gauteng, blaming the […]
What South African workers need to know about the CCMA
IOl News reports that for many South African employees, the acronym CCMA — the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration — represents a final line of defence against unfair treatment in the workplace. Yet, the idea of confronting an employer in a legal forum can be intimidating. The good news is that the CCMA is […]
COSATU welcomes agreement to halt retrenchments between Eskom, Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the progressive agreement to halt retrenchments between Eskom and ferrochrome producers, Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture. The agreement responds to the dire impact of the increasingly unaffordable price of electricity upon these heavy intensive users by providing lower tariffs over the next three months. The […]
NEHAWU Mpumalanga on the permanent employment of Community Health Workers and HTS
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] in Mpumalanga welcomes the permanent employment of 2 172 Community Health Workers [CHWs], including HTS Counsellors, by the Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health. This development follows the historic agreement signed between NEHAWU and the National Department of Health on 25 November 2025. This milestone marks a […]
NUM urges Ferrochrome Industry to commit to three-month retrenchment moratorium
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is calling on the ferrochrome industry to formally commit to a three-month moratorium on all retrenchments and smelter closures. This appeal supports a recent government proposal aimed at stabilising the sector while a multi-stakeholder Task Team, which includes government, labour, and industry, urgently addresses the high cost of electricity tariffs. […]
COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe Address: NUM 43rd anniversary
President of NUM, cde. Phillip Vilakazi,General Secretary, cde. Mpho Phakedi,Leadership and members of NUM, Thank you for inviting COSATU to join you on this historic occasion as we celebrate this mighty giant of the working class. We look forward to many more years of militant struggles and victories of our proud affiliate, NUM. The history […]
COSATU celebrates 40 years of advancing workers’ rights amid ongoing economic challenges
Business Report writes that COSATU will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on the 6th of December at Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto. This will be an occasion for workers to celebrate their many hard-won gains since the dark days of apartheid, state brutality and absolute misery. It will be an opportunity to honour the many heroes of […]
NEHAWU SIGNS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU], the fighting and militant union committed to transform the public healthcare system, has been engaged in an unremitting struggle for the permanent employment of Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs). The union wants to register to its members and the general public that today, Tuesday 25th November 2025, […]
NEHAWU ON THE NORTH GAUTENG COURT RULING IN THE MATTER BETWEEN THE UNION AND SARS
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] is highly disappointed by the judgement handed down by the North Gauteng High Court in the matter between the union and the South African Revenue Services in relation to the implementation of a wage agreement. The judgement handed down by Judge Kumalo relates to our opposition […]
Workers secure jobs at Optimum Colliery
Sunday World reports that over 500 workers at Optimum Colliery are set to retain their jobs as Liberty Coal transitions its mining operations to Liberty Mine Services (LMS), a subsidiary within the Liberty group. The company announced on Friday that LMS will take over as the principal mining contractor, a shift it positions as the […]