Labour unions
Metro police block roads in protest over working conditions
City of Ekhurhuleni says the protest is unlawful
Brief | 19 March 2025
Union calls on government to save steelworkers’ jobs
3,500 jobs at risk in the industry as ArcelorMittal considers retrenchments
Brief | 21 February 2025
More than half of 2024 strikes were unprotected
The number of strikes has been stable over the past few years
By Liezl Human
Brief | 14 February 2025
Community health workers must be made permanent, rules labour court
Over 50,000 people affected
Law | 27 January 2025
Health workers bring Gqeberha hospital to a standstill
Strike since Monday at Dora Nginza Hospital over unpaid overtime
News | 23 January 2025
“Many women are going to starve with their families” says widow as CWP contracts end
Update: COGTA extends Community Works Programme contracts terminated for workers aged 55 and older late on Thursday night
News | 16 January 2025
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