Labour unions

Welkom municipal workers furious after learning they won’t be paid

A letter signed by the municipal manager states workers may have to wait until the end of October to get their salaries

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News | 27 October 2023

Simba factory workers down tools over “unfair” transport deductions

The company is in the Labour Court on Thursday afternoon to get an urgent interdict against the strikers

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News | 5 October 2023

Spat over top appointment in Makhado municipality

Unions accuse council of trying to appoint person who came second in interview process to CFO position

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Brief | 29 August 2023

Security workers protest in Boksburg over unpaid wages

“It’s amazing what politicians promise just to get our votes” says union leader

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News | 17 August 2023

Simunye Workers Forum to register as a trade union

The Labour Court has refused the Registrar of Labour Relations leave to appeal an order directing him to register the SWF

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Law | 16 August 2023

Domestic workers battle with workplace compensation despite landmark ruling in 2020

Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday

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News | 7 August 2023

Expelled NUMSA deputy president takes union to court

Ruth Ntlokotse wants court to declare her expulsion unlawful

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News | 2 August 2023

Unions bring Makhado municipality to a standstill over “political interference”

Unions claim that Limpopo politicians are interfering in the recruitment of the chief financial officer

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News | 1 August 2023

SAMWU march in Tshwane marred by violence over “internal problems”

Thousands of South African Municipal Workers’ Union members marched in Pretoria on Wednesday to demand higher salaries

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News | 26 July 2023

Registrar to fight court decision allowing Simunye Workers’ Forum to register as a trade union

Labour Court ruling cannot go unchallenged, says Registrar of Labour Relations

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Law | 18 July 2023

NUMSA Western Cape in new fight with national leadership

Office bearers say regional secretary has not been allowed to return to work

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News | 14 July 2023

I was expelled by corrupt leaders, says ousted NUMSA member

Ruth Ntlokotse takes aim at Irvin Jim during press conference after her expulsion

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News | 13 July 2023

Major court victory for trade union

Simunye Workers Forum is a genuine trade union, not “a vehicle for enriching individuals” says judge

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Law | 22 June 2023

“Our kids survive on pap and tea,” says protesting COGTA worker

Hundreds march to Luthuli House on Workers’ Day, demanding higher wages

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News | 2 May 2023

Hundreds of COGTA workers protest in Pretoria over unpaid wages

COGTA blames implementing agent, whose contract ended in March, for delays

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News | 26 April 2023