Labour unions
Mister Sweet workers face disciplinary hearings for strike
Simunye Workers Forum says it will fight these proceedings at the CCMA
News | 20 December 2024
Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions
The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union.
Law | 20 November 2024
Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated
Casual worker claims he did not get any training before he got the job
News | 7 November 2024
Mister Sweet strike ends: workers to return to work next week
Workers agree to Premier’s initial offer of a 7% increase
Brief | 4 November 2024
Mister Sweet workers shut down labour department
They claim that an inspector left a Mister Sweet factory with “a lot of packets of sweets”
News | 30 October 2024
Premier loses court bid to end Mister Sweet strike
Strike continues after Labour Court ruling
Brief | 11 September 2024
Health department misses another deadline to provide nurses with uniforms
The department has committed to paying nurses a once-off allowance by the end of November
News | 10 September 2024
Strike at Premier sweet factory enters fifth day
Mister Sweet factory workers in Germiston initially wanted salaries raised to R19,500 per month, but have lowered their demands
News | 23 August 2024
Makhado Municipality finally complies with court order to appoint top official
Unions welcome appointment of Godfrey Raliphada to Chief Financial Officer
Brief | 26 July 2024