The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates its resilient Affiliate, South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) for reaching an above inflation wage agreement with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). SATAWU and fellow union, Untu, accepted a 5.5% wage offer after being locked in negotiations with Prasa for months. […]

The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has signed a 5.5% across the board wage increase agreement with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa after a process facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The agreement is effective from the 1st of August 2025 and applies to eligible employees in […]

The Citizen writes that Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) workers are demanding answers from the municipal leadership about a memorandum that they submitted to them two months ago. The workers say that they have given the municipality more than enough time to respond to them. In a meeting held at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre last Friday, SAMWU […]

IOL News reports that a group of City of Tshwane workers, including those previously dismissed for participating in a violent march, gathered outside Tshwane House to protest despite their picketing being declared illegal.  The workers demanded the payment of an outstanding 3.5% salary increase for the 2021/22 period and the reinstatement of the dismissed workers. […]

Business Tech writes that trade union Solidarity says it has decided to extend the planned one-day strike action of FlySafair pilots on Monday 21 July to two weeks. The union said this was in response to the low-cost airline’s announcement of a seven-day consecutive lockout of its pilots. Solidarity noted that it gave FlySafair notice […]

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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 […]