Labour
South Africa’s fruit canning industry under threat as Premier Foods plans closure
Producers and labour warn that closing Tulbagh factory could leave hundreds of farmers without processing options before the November harvest
By Greg Dor
News | 7 August 2026
Joburg refuse collection at a standstill as workers block Pikitup depots
Contract workers want the same rights as permanent workers
By Seth Thorne
News | 4 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
Worker “picket” may have been a wedding rehearsal, says court
Labour Court orders company to reinstate fired workers
News | 22 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
Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”
Cape Town court finds that his comments justified dismissal
Law | 14 July 2026
Union marches over failing municipalities
“When municipalities collapse, communities suffer” says SAMWU
Brief | 9 July 2026
“The clothing industry is being hammered from all sides”
Factory raids in KwaZulu-Natal and court cases have exposed the rot, but what are the solutions?
Feature | 8 July 2026
Clothing factory owners warn of collapse as immigrant workers leave
Factories in KwaZulu-Natal are closing as xenophobia reaches fever pitch
Feature | 6 July 2026