Clothing industry
Labour department gives in on “amnesty” for Chinese-owned clothing factories
A Newcastle pilot project does not exempt factories from labour laws or the clothing bargaining council’s collective agreement, court orders
Law | 6 October 2026
Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops
The clothing bargaining council says a government pilot project is being used to keep inspectors out
Law | 31 August 2026
Lesotho, SA courts freeze assets in M700m clothing industry fraud case
Appeals have delayed the implementation of two forfeiture judgments handed down in May
Law | 24 August 2026
Relief for Lesotho as US tariffs expire
But uncertainty remains over AGOA agreement
Brief | 30 July 2026
“The clothing industry is being hammered from all sides”
Factory raids in KwaZulu-Natal and court cases have exposed the rot, but what are the solutions?
Feature | 8 July 2026
Clothing factory owners warn of collapse as immigrant workers leave
Factories in KwaZulu-Natal are closing as xenophobia reaches fever pitch
Feature | 6 July 2026
Why proudly South African clothes are being made in “sweatshops”
92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer
Feature | 14 May 2026
Sweatshops saga: Action taken against another clothing manufacturer
National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry goes to court against Durban-based Gemelli
News | 13 May 2026
Sweatshop saga: bargaining council not convinced by company’s denials
Council seeking to liquidate company says it has failed to disprove allegations it relies on sham co-operatives that pay below minimum wages
Law | 24 March 2026