The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) welcomes the judgment of the Constitutional Court delivered on 22 April 2026 in the matter of King Cetshwayo District Municipality v Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others. This judgment brings to a close a long and protracted legal battle that has caused immense uncertainty and […]

The Mercury reports that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has announced the advertisement of more than 3,000 school-based promotional posts, a move aimed at strengthening leadership and improving functionality across public schools. In a statement, the department confirmed that 3,002 posts were advertised through HRM Circular 10 of 2026. These positions comprise 1,784 departmental heads, […]

Industri All Union reports that the Kimberley diamond mine where five miners died in a mud rush in February is now facing liquidation. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is challenging the process in court, arguing that workers who have already lost colleagues, and in many cases their wages, must not be abandoned. […]

Wits Vuvuzela writes that On Monday, April 20, National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) and the Administrative, Library and Technical Staff Association (Altsa) members took matters into their own hands by picketing in and around campus.   Union members, made up of professional and administrative staff, marched from the Great Hall to Wits Science Stadium, after declining the 4,95% salary increase proposed by Wits University management.   According to the Altsa union secretary, Tholane Khiba, meetings with the vice chancellor and senior executive team resulted in a proposed 4,95% increase, which was […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) North East Region is set to lead a peaceful protest march on Saturday, 18 April 2026, to voice deep-seated frustration against the unbundling and privatization of Eskom. The march will be led by the NUM Deputy General Secretary Cde Phillip Mankge. March Details: The NUM North East region is marching […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) PWV Region is set to lead a peaceful protest march on Saturday, 18 April 2026, to voice deep-seated frustration with Eskom’s current to unbundle and privatise, and also against other challenges faced by workers at various workplaces. The march will be led by the NUM General Secretary Cde Mpho Phakedi. […]

The Mercury reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) have declared war on the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), warning of mass protest action that could paralyse the public service. The labour federations are demanding an immediate reversal of a 9.5% medical aid contribution hike, […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Highveld Region will lead a peaceful protest march on Friday, 17 April 2026, to voice deep-seated frustration with Eskom’s current trajectory and the deteriorating state of the mining industry. March Details Opposition to Eskom Unbundling The NUM remains vehemently opposed to the concerted efforts by Eskom and the Government […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) declares its full and unequivocal support for the landmark class action litigation being pursued by attorneys Richard Spoor and George Kahn on behalf of coal-affected communities. This legal action is a decisive step toward securing justice for thousands of workers and residents who have endured the devastating health, environmental, […]

The Citizen writes that domestic workers across South Africa continue to face harsh and often unlawful working conditions, including excessively long hours, low pay, and widespread abuse. Many are working shifts of up to 14 hours a day, living far from their families, and earning below the national minimum wage. Reports of bullying, assault, and […]