Labour
Bidvest packaging workers on strike
Workers demand 9% increase, shift allowances and bonuses
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 11 September 2026
Court blocks planned bus driver strike
Golden Arrow workers will not be able to proceed with protected strike on Thursday
By Alice Scott, Greg Dor and Sindisiwe Tshona
News | 9 September 2026
Sugar workers end four-week strike
Employers agree to a 6% wage hike, backdated to April
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Brief | 9 September 2026
Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue
Workers at the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation’s vehicle assembly plant near Gqeberha are expected to resume work next week
By Greg Dor
News | 4 September 2026
Premier Foods factory closure: talks break down
CCMA to rule on union representation
By Greg Dor
News | 1 September 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
Hundreds queue with CVs at anti-immigrant march
Unemployed people pin their hopes on March and March “employment revolution” campaign
Brief | 28 August 2026
Fruit worker strike ends
NUFAS has accepted Betko’s existing 5% wage increase, but the dispute over the union’s membership remains unresolved
By Greg Dor
Brief | 28 August 2026
Fruit workers strike over union recognition
Dispute over numbers at Villiersdorp company
By Greg Dor
News | 26 August 2026