Covid-19: Massmart workers told to “self-isolate” after protests
Workers are demanding answers over job losses and changes to employment conditions
By Julia Evans
Brief | 2 June 2021
Sex workers march in Johannesburg calling for decriminalisation
Protesters also want safe spaces for women in the city
News | 28 May 2021
“We don’t want money, we want jobs”: Ekurhuleni workers go to court
The City’s former employees want employment contracts, not the compensation awarded to them by the Labour Court
By Masego Mafata and Julia Evans
News | 26 May 2021
JHB social housing flats shoddily built, say residents
Beneficiaries blame developer for poor workmanship and maintenance issues
News | 24 May 2021
Covid funds for artists: Public Protector intervenes
“Artists are not seen as employees but as freelancers” says performer
By Julia Evans
Brief | 20 May 2021
Vaccine scheduling glitch makes some over-70-year-olds very happy
Sandton centre briefly opens for walk-in vaccinations, back to normal scheduled appointments from Thursday
By Julia Evans
News | 19 May 2021
Johannesburg garbage removal: reclaimers relieved that Pikitup’s R50 levy has been withdrawn
Although the decision has brought some relief, reclaimers still say they have not been made a part of the city’s recycling programme
Brief | 17 May 2021
Strike at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University enters second week
NEHAWU is demanding a 6% pay increase; management initially offered 3.5%
Brief | 17 May 2021
Paddling to progress: The Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club
Zanentlantla Mbala says he doesn’t know what would have become of him without the club
By Julia Evans
Feature | 14 May 2021