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EWN reports that E-hailing drivers have complained about unfair work practices, blaming the industry for not being regulated enough. The business works as a private entity, limiting government intervention; however, this is something drivers want to see change. On Tuesday, more than 100 drivers took to the streets, causing traffic in the north of Johannesburg. […]
SABC News writes that Residents of Rustenburg and surrounding villages in the North West have been left stranded as employees of Bojanala Bus Services went on strike. Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Unions of South Africa (Demawusa) members embarked on a protected strike last month, demanding that the employer implement fair labour practices. However, the employer […]
SABC News reports that the Gauteng Health Department is urging former mine workers in Ekurhuleni to register for Phase Two of the Ex-Mine Workers Social Security Benefits Programme. The initiative aims to screen ex-mine workers suffering from occupational diseases such as silicosis and tuberculosis, ensuring those who qualify can access their unclaimed benefits. The department’s spokesperson […]
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IOL News writes that the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has been ordered to pay over R477,000 to an elderly teacher who was dismissed due to her poor health. Nomvula Mpokane, 61, had her employment terminated in September 2024 while she was on leave. The reason was that she was permanently incapacitated, and she could […]
Citizen reports that negotiations over the municipal workers’ strike, which commenced mid-June, have rolled over to Monday. This after the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) met with the City of uMhlathuze on Tuesday. After their two-hour closed meeting, Samwu President Nelson Mokgotho held a press briefing highlighting that engagements between the city management and […]
The Citizen reports that while negotiations are still underway over increases, municipal workers on the ground in the City of Tshwane are carrying the burden, says the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu). Tshwane Region Regional Secretary Donald Monakisi said the union and the City met at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) […]
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region to express its profound concern that the pleas and cries of our members in the municipality continues fall on deaf ears. SAMWU has made numerous attempts to resolve the ongoing and critical issues impacting our members. As a Union, we have submitted a series of […]
IOL writes that the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has apologised for the delays in processing the details of some of its assistant teachers who have not been paid their stipends this past month. This comes as the new programme involving more than 8,000 assistant teachers began early last month. As a result of the […]
ECR reports that the South African Municipal Workers’ Union affiliated workers marched to the Nokukhanya Luthuli building in Ballito on Monday. They have accused the municipality of failing to honour promises made during negotiations. The union’s Sthembiso Dlamini says four key issues remain unresolved, including unfair job grading, delays in job evaluations, and unpaid overtime […]
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) and the City of Tshwane convened under the auspices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on 23 June 2025, to engage on the process towards the finalisation of the long-outstanding 3.5% salary increase for municipal workers. This engagement follows a ruling by Judge Snyman, who […]