July 24, 2026 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] in KwaZulu-Natal will embark on an indefinite strike action at Dube Tradeport following a deadlock in wage negotiations for 2024/25 financial year. The union has obtained a strike certificate through CCMA and the strike action is set to commence on the 24th of April 2024. […]
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Pick n Pay ‘aims not to lose jobs’ after Labour Court case
The Citizen reports that Pick n Pay has reiterated that its aim with the S189 consultation process is not to retrench employees, but a “direct response to operating losses incurred”. This follows after the Labour Court reserved its judgment on Wednesday in the application by the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) […]
Tswaing municipality staff have been months without pay
GroundUp reports that “We are going hungry. I have five children to support, including a one-year-old, but we don’t have any money for food or anything”, said Robert (not his real name), a technical worker in the Tswaing Local Municipality in the North West. He is a full-time employee on the frontline of service delivery, […]
COSATU supports strike by workers at Parktonian Hotel
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) stands in solidarity with striking workers at Parktonian Hotel in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. COSATU was set to have a workshop at the hotel today but moved it to another venue to show solidarity with the workers. The Federation adds its voice to that of its mighty affiliate, the […]
Mauluma Farm workers struggle after wages are cut to one-third
The Mirror writes that Employees at Mauluma Farming Enterprise 1938 (Pty) Ltd in Levubu say that, although they continue reporting for duty, they have been paid a salary of only R1,000 for the past two months – a fraction of their wages. The company employs 113 permanent workers and supports about 600 beneficiaries through its […]
COSATU to oppose African Bank’s proposed retrenchments
SABC Radio reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says it will oppose African Bank’s proposed retrenchments, warning that South Africa cannot afford to lose more jobs. This after the bank announced that it has begun formal consultations with finance union, South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO). It says the consultations […]
COSATU angry about non-payment of Pension Fund Contributions
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply angered that despite efforts to raise awareness of the perils of not transferring workers’ pension fund contributions to the relevant funds, the number of defaulting employers continues to escalate. The latest Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) report indicates that the number of defaulting employers rose […]
SASBO Condemns African Bank’s premature Section 189A announcement
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SASBO notes with serious concern the recent media reports, including the publication of a News24 article, regarding African Bank’s contemplated Section 189A process and the potential impact on approximately 1,200 employees. At the outset, SASBO wishes to place on record its strong objection to the premature publication of information relating to a matter that has […]
COSATU calls for Venetia Mine jobs to be saved
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins its militant affiliate, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), as it condemns the decision of De Beers to halt production for two years at Venetia Mine in Limpopo, and issue a Section 189A notice threatening the livelihoods of 1214 workers. NUM is fuming at De Beers’ […]
SAMATU calls for employment of local doctors amid staff shortages
SABC News writes that the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) has called on government to immediately employ hundreds of unemployed South African doctors, saying the public health system remains understaffed despite the availability of qualified local professionals. The union says employing unemployed doctors is necessary to reduce pressure on public hospitals and address […]