Metrobus staff to resume work this morning

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SABC News reports that Metrobus in Johannesburg says it expects its employees to resume work this morning following last night’s marathon talks between management and labour unions. Metrobus says the two parties agreed that workers would return to work on Friday. Metrobus workers embarked on a work stoppage on Wednesday afternoon leaving thousands of commuters […]

Persistent HIV discrimination in the SANDF a cause for concern

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SABC News reports that the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) says HIV discrimination persists in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), despite multiple court judgments and the country’s laws which prohibit discrimination against people living with HIV. In 2017, a woman had undergone two years of training before her contracts were cancelled due […]

Metrobus drivers go on strike 

EWN reports that Metrobus services in Johannesburg have come to a standstill after bus drivers hit the brakes on its operations on Thursday morning. Commuters have been left stranded in some parts of the city after the bus company abruptly halted its operations, leaving thousands of residents scrambling for alternative modes of transport. The move will […]

NUM Kimberley region is deeply disgusted by the continued arrogant behaviour demonstrated by Four Arrows Mining and Engineering Company

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Kimberley Region is deeply annoyed and disgusted by the arrogant behaviour displayed by Four Arrows Mining and Engineering Company. The company continues to disrespect and trample on the rights of workers bestowed on them and protected by the country’s labour laws. It is playing hide and seek, avoiding allowing […]

COSATU welcomes Government’s announcement that the long awaited Extension of Security of Tenure Amendment Act will come into effect from 1 April 2024

COSATU welcomes Government’s announcement that the long awaited Extension of Security of Tenure Amendment Act will come into effect from 1 April 2024. This law has been delayed for far too long.  It must now be implemented as a matter of urgency by national, provincial and local government.  The agricultural sector and farm owners must […]

COSATU Limpopo is outraged by the ill-treatment of workers on a farm near Groblersdal  

The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in Limpopo is shocked, outraged and horrified by blatant ill-treatment of workers on a farm near Groblersdal. It is reported that two workers were severely assaulted and had dogs set on them after the employer and his son accused the workers of “sleeping on duty”. We must outrightly […]

SAMWU GEARING UP FOR PROTECTED STRIKE ACTION IN MATJHABENG

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) will be embarking on protected strike action in Mathjabeng starting January 29, 2024. This decision follows numerous meetings with members after unsuccessful attempts to address critical worker-related issues with the management of Matjhabeng Local Municipality. On September 7, 2023, SAMWU organised a march to record the issues in […]

Public schools call on government to provide sufficient stationery

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SABC News reports that parents from underprivileged homes in Gqeberha are calling for government to provide sufficient stationery in all public schools. This as schools issue stationery lists to be bought by parents, despite the government delivering. The school governing body of one of the public schools in Gqeberha claims that the stationery provided by […]

DENOSA warns 2023 matriculants to beware of bogus nursing colleges

While congratulating the 2023 group of matriculants for the outstanding achievement and performance and wishing them well in their chosen fields of studies post-matric, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) wishes to forewarn this cohort to be extra vigilant and beware of possible bogus nursing colleges as many of them will start seeking […]