'We don't speak in tongues'

Cosatu’s national strike in protest against food, fuel and electricity prices this week hit economic activity hard.

Scramble to secure a Zuma presidency

ANC leaders prepare to push for legislation against prosecution of a sitting president, write Rapule Tabane and Mandy Rossouw.

Cosatu strike sweeps across the country

Thousands of Cosatu members marched through South Africa's cities on Wednesday in protest against the rising cost of living.

Labour, business say Eskom hike will hit economy

Labour and business agreed on Tuesday that Eskom's proposed 53% tariff increase would have a severe impact on the economy. "Pricing is not the only solution; effective leadership and strategic appropriation of management is important," said Business Unity South Africa.

Power price increase 'will hit economy and the poor'

Eskom's proposed 53% tariff increase will have a negative effect on the economy, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) said on Tuesday. Speaking at the second day of public hearings of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Busa's Roger Baxter said studies had shown the economic impact of the hike would lead to about 55 000 job losses.

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