Articles for Liezl Human
Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation
Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say
By Liezl Human
Brief | 30 March 2023
NEHAWU won’t sign new 2023-24 public sector wage deal
Several other public service unions conclude 7.5% agreement with government, but NEHAWU says deal for previous year must be finalised first
By Liezl Human
Brief | 28 March 2023
Taking intellectual disability awareness month to the finish line
The annual event raises awareness and support
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 March 2023
Workers demand harsher penalties for farms violating labour laws
New study finds poor working conditions even on some Fairtrade-certified farms
By Liezl Human
News | 23 March 2023
Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups
A new means test and bank verification process has resulted in far fewer people getting the grant
By Liezl Human
News | 20 March 2023
NEHAWU members go back to work
Union ends strike, returns to negotiating table after deal with government
By Liezl Human
Brief | 16 March 2023
NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part
Labour Appeal Court has harsh words for the union, the government and the police
By James Stent and Liezl Human
News | 13 March 2023
Fewer hospitals disrupted by strike on Thursday
Negotiations may soon take place at Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining Council
By Liezl Human
News | 9 March 2023
People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader
Hospitals disrupted as public sector strike intensifies
Vincent Lali, Chris Gilili, Liezl Human, Tariro Washinyira, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Thamsanqa Mbovane, and Mkhuseli Sizani
News | 8 March 2023