Mpumalanga official in court for murder

A former convict who became a top Mpumalanga municipal official was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a police officer.

Municipal workers' union strikes out

Despite failing to secure its demands, Samwu has called off the municipal workers' strike, insisting the industrial action "was not a waste of time".

Municipal strikers: All right, fine, how about 10%, then?

Striking municipal workers have dropped their demand for an 18% salary increase to 10% -- but local government does not seem inclined to bite.

Plan B: Cities tighten security as strike drags on

Municipalities are tightening up security and making contingency plans to clear backlogs, as the municipal workers' strike enters its second week.

Strikers ask premier for help in wage war

While municipal workers in Gauteng were asking the premier to intervene in wage negotiations, strikers in Cape Town were denied permission to march.

Opposition declares war on strikers' violence

As striking municipal workers laid waste to central Cape Town, the DA renewed calls for legislation to ensure that unions are held responsible.

Samwu: Nobody listens to us unless there is violence

The SA Municipal Workers' Union has condemned acts of violence committed by striking members, but says it "understands" why they resort to aggression.

Strikes continue in mining, municipal sectors

Samwu and the NUM are continuing their strikes against their employers, leaving services, electricity supply and mining output in the lurch.

'Rats, disease, death? We aren't paid enough!'

Rats jumping in their faces, dead babies in bins and infected fingers are some of the horrors they face every day, Cape Town rubbish collectors say.

What's fuelling our labour disputes?

Jacob Zuma's R2.4-billion loan to Swaziland has unwittingly strengthened the hand of unions, says Rapule Tabane.

Municipal workers announce plans for nationwide strike

Almost 145 000 municipal workers will begin a countrywide strike on August 15, the South African Municipal Workers' Union says.

Cleaning sector expected to strike

The cleaning sector is planning to go on strike on Monday after wage negotiations with employers failed, Cosatu has announced.

Union vents its anger over municipal Bill

The Mail & Guardian spoke to Samwu's general secretary, Mthandeki Nhlapo, about the union's objections to the Bill.

Municipalities 'are feeding graft'

Almost every municipality is corrupt and the growing lack of transparency and accountability is creating networks for graft to survive and thrive.

'Public servants must be reasonable'

Public servants must be reasonable in their wage demands, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, a KwaZulu-Natal radio station reported.

Strike: ANC smells a rat

Samwu's plans to down tools days before the election is 'in poor taste', says the ANC.

Samwu to embark on nationwide strike

Municipal workers across SA will strike in May -- until their issues, including privatisation and a new municipal law, are resolved, says Samwu.

Pikitup strike: Union 'ready to accept proposal'

Negotiations will continue on Wednesday between the SA Municipal Workers' Union and the City of Johannesburg to bring the Pikitup strike to an end.

Metrobus and Samwu call off five-week strike

Metrobus and Samwu on Thursday ended a five-week strike that has left thousands of passengers stranded and cost the company millions of rands.

Cosatu condemns death of Samwu worker

Cosatu on Monday condemned the death of a Samwu member who was allegedly killed by police while striking in Pretoria last week.

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