Labour unions
COSATU shocked by exclusion from Premier Foods factory closure talks
The retrenchment consultation period is due to end on 26 September
By Greg Dor
News | 10 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
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
NUMSA wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine
Court puts Kimberley’s Ekapa mine under business rescue – but choice of diamond dealer raises questions
By Greg Dor
Feature | 7 August 2026
Auto strike will set a precedent, says union
NUMSA says Chinese company BAIC is paying far below industry rates
By Greg Dor
News | 29 July 2026
Union and hostel residents quarrel over R3-million electricity bill
Food and Allied Workers’ Union claims its hostel was “hijacked”, but residents say they are descendants of bread factory workers who lived there
By Greg Dor
News | 15 July 2026
Union marches over failing municipalities
“When municipalities collapse, communities suffer” says SAMWU
Brief | 9 July 2026