The launch of a new anti-corruption coalition could be a sign that major labour shifts are afoot.
The high court in Pretoria has said the state had an obligation to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, but that the matter was now moot.
Over 200 organisations have formed a coalition to campaign against state and private-sector looting, with Zwelinzima Vavi and union leaders on board.
A task team formed to curb job losses in the steel industry is expected to meet with government in the next two weeks.
The ruling party has encouraged its MPs to be more active in public and lead debates on social media and elsewhere.
Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union, claiming abuse of funds.
Taking on Al-Bashir drew fire from political quarters unfazed by his human rights abuses
The first wave of job losses for metalworkers has begun and the upshot will be apocalyptic.
Business, labour and government have formed an emergency task team which will attempt to save 190 000 jobs and prevent the closure of steel producers.
The local steel industry is vanishing and about 190 000 people face losing their jobs.