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 […]
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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 […]
Workers shut down Cape Town construction project over unpaid wages
Ground Up reports that security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday over their unpaid wages. On Tuesday morning, the guards prevented construction workers from leaving or completing their duties at the site. The guards demanded that Sibakulu Guarding Division pay their October salaries. The City of […]
Construction jobs helped to lower unemployment in third quarter to 31.9%
News24 reports that the official unemployment rate fell by 1.3 percentage points to 31.9% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter this year. This was due in part to the construction sector, where employment increased by more than 10% in the three months. Employment in trade, mining and agriculture also grew, helping to contain […]
Artists march to SAMRO over royalty corruption scandal
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SABC News reports that songwriters, musicians and political party representatives have marched to the offices of Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) in Johannesburg, where they handed over a memorandum. This follows the release of a report exposing corruption worth millions of rand in music royalties due to artists. The marchers allege that the royalties are being […]
Union slams FlySafair for ‘bad faith’ talks
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The Citizen reports that the lock out of FlySafair cabin crew entered its second seven-day period on Sunday as negotiations over wages and working conditions again reached a stalemate. The South African Cabin Crew and Alliances union (Sacca) accused the budget carrier of disingenuous motives and negotiating tactics. The union, which represents about two-thirds of […]
Free State municipality challenged over unlawful 15 year fixed-term contracts
IOL News writes that Dihlabeng Local Municipality in Bethlehem, Free State must permanently hire a group of employees, who it appointed for between eight and 15 years on fixed-term contracts and in the process bungling labour laws. Mangwajane Mofokeng, Mamahlape Galawe, Tshepiso Ramosena, Thabo Motloung and Helena Wille were either appointed as part of the […]
Arbitrator rules 23-month suspension of KZN principal an ‘unfair labour practice’
TimesLIVE reports that a KwaZulu-Natal school principal, who was suspended for 23 months after allegations of misconduct, has won his case, after an arbitrator ruled that the lengthy suspension constituted an unfair labour practice. The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) awarded Happy Sishange compensation equivalent to two months’ salary, after a ruling was made on Monday […]