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Solid waste workers demand permanent jobs in Durban

Contractors march through city centre

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Brief | 16 May 2019

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PE small business owners take on construction company

Dispute over budget for river project

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Brief | 15 May 2019

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Grabouw farm workers suspend protest

Union calls for release of arrested protesters

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Brief | 15 May 2019

Roads were blocked with burning tires and debris early in the morning inside Grabouw. Some residence who were watching were not sure why the the protest was happening or who the leaders were.

Grabouw community divided as protests continue

Tensions rise along racial lines

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Photo Essay | 14 May 2019

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Farm workers in Grabouw strike for R250 per day

Oak Valley Estate says it complies with National Minimum Wage Act

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News | 13 May 2019

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Transport is not an essential service, committee finds

Drivers retain right to strike

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News | 10 May 2019

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Construction workers strike over training fund

Building of school grinds to a halt

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Brief | 7 May 2019

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Durban strike leaves township without water and electricity

Residents have to stand in long queues for water and some complain that their food has rotted

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News | 6 May 2019

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Cape Town paramedics protest against work hours

Union also demands health department takes over salary payments of NGO community workers

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Brief | 3 May 2019

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Waste pickers march to be recognised

Protesters want to be a formal part of Johannesburg’s recycling programme

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News | 2 May 2019

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Workers’ Day: This industry is not what it used to be, says clothing worker

Fadwah Rinquest has been sewing cuffs on shirts for about ten years

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Feature | 1 May 2019

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Workers’ Day: Congolese immigrant works from 5am to 11pm

Bijou Bakole Tshibengu runs a day care centre in Parow

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Feature | 1 May 2019

Zanele Tasana spends her working day cleaning at a lodge in Observatory. Photo: Kristine Liao

Workers’ Day: Cleaner dreams of running her own business

Zanele Tasana loves her work but wants to make more money for her grandchildren

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Feature | 1 May 2019

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Municipal employees bring Durban to a standstill

Striking workers say MK veterans are getting special treatment

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News | 30 April 2019

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Cape Town’s roadside chicken sellers

“What I love about this business is that it is outside. I’m not enclosed in a building.”

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Photo Essay | 18 April 2019

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Farm workers accuse Department of Labour of neglect

Eastern Cape workers slam government for failing to uphold labour laws

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News | 11 April 2019