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 […]
SAMA weighs in on health priorities in the proposed national budget
Capricorn FM writes that the South African Medical Association Trade Union in Limpopo says while they understand that the budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is still at proposal stage, the implementation of the priorities listed in the budget will be the ultimate test for government. SAMATU’s Limpopo Treasurer Dr Rebone Nemaungane has expressed […]
Anglo American plans fresh job cuts as part of restructuring
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Moneyweb reports that Anglo American Plc is planning more job cuts at corporate offices in Johannesburg and London as it restructures its business by selling assets and spinning off its platinum unit. The company has sent notices to employees who are likely to be affected, people with knowledge of the matter said, asking not to […]
Women workers win major victory on minimum wage
GroundUp writes that a group of five workers, all women, who were being paid according to daily production targets for making pot scourers, have won their case at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). Their lawyers have called it a significant victory. Commissioner Monice Roodt handed down her award on 22 December. She […]