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CCMA

Female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Thought Leader
/ 20 April 2025

Female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim

Judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of a complaint, a constructive dismissal claim may succeed

By Deon Visagie and Jamie Jacobs
Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?
Thought Leader
/ 10 April 2025

Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?

Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias

By Letlhokwa George Mpedi and Tshilidzi Marwala
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

By Paddy Harper
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

By Paddy Harper
In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?
Business
/ 14 August 2024

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful

By Tania Broughton and GroundUp
Former Telkom workers pushed from pillar to post by new employer WNS
Business
/ 29 March 2024

Former Telkom workers pushed from pillar to post by new employer WNS

The outsourced employees are still fighting for their jobs after the Labour Appeals Court ruled in their favour against WNS

By Lyse Comins
From despair to hope: how to transform job loss into opportunity
Partner Content
/ 19 December 2023

From despair to hope: how to transform job loss into opportunity

While it is stressful to lose your job, it can open new doors for you

By Dr Linda Meyer
‘Don’t throw the dice’, judge warns in Telkom labour dispute
Business
/ 12 September 2023

‘Don’t throw the dice’, judge warns in Telkom labour dispute

A group of former employees are fighting for their jobs which were outsourced to WNS Global Services SA eight years ago

By Lyse Comins
Solidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case
Education
/ 27 January 2022

Solidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case

The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.

By Marcia Zali
Eastern Cape’s First Automobile Works factory goes back on its word
Business
/ 19 December 2021

Eastern Cape’s First Automobile Works factory goes back on its word

Workers on strike for a ninth week at a vehicle manufacturer in Gqeberha have accused the company of flip-flopping during negotiations for better wages and medical aid contributions.

By Sibongile Portia Jonas
The deadly cost of union membership in North West
National
/ 31 August 2021

The deadly cost of union membership in North West

The platinum belt is roiling with tension once more after the assassination of Numsa organiser Malibongwe Mdazo.

By Magnificent Mndebele
Strike looms at Ingonyama Trust Board
National
/ 9 June 2021

Strike looms at Ingonyama Trust Board

Workers mobilise over unfair labour practices and failure to recognise their trade union

By Paddy Harper
Politics interfering in CCMA work
Business
/ 3 June 2021

Politics interfering in CCMA work

The labour dispute resolution body says there is a growing trend of political parties and civil society organisations representing workers at hearings

By Sarah Smit
Desperate workers say the CCMA is failing them
Business
/ 3 May 2021

Desperate workers say the CCMA is failing them

Covid-19 and budget cuts have combined to create a nightmare for those seeking help with cases of unfair dismissal or suspension, which have risen because of the pandemic’s economic effects.

By Magnificent Mndebele
Payback time for workers fired from Luxor Paints
Business
/ 1 February 2021

Payback time for workers fired from Luxor Paints

The company has been ordered to reinstate and compensate employees it dismissed unfairly after a strike. And although a court review may delay justice, the workers won’t give up the fight

By Magnificent Mndebele
Luxor Paints loses CCMA case, must pay workers R40m in back pay
National
/ 18 January 2021

Luxor Paints loses CCMA case, must pay workers R40m in back pay

Some of the 181 workers were dismissed for carrying sticks during a strike, others were dismissed even though they weren’t at the picket, but were deemed guilty by association

By Sarah Smit
Chatbot advice for lockdown-hit workers
Business
/ 18 December 2020

Chatbot advice for lockdown-hit workers

Luma, a new legal advice chatbot, will help people navigate daunting workplace disputes

By Sarah Smit
Sticking it to the boss is not so simple, according to an expert
National
/ 18 August 2020

Sticking it to the boss is not so simple, according to an expert

Experts disagree on the meaning behind carrying sticks during strike action, a debate that will be aired at the CCMA on Wednesday

By Sarah Smit
Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point
National
/ 13 August 2020

Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity

By Sarah Smit
Political interference mounts over SABC retrenchments
Politics
/ 25 July 2020

Political interference mounts over SABC retrenchments

The SABC says it needs to cut R700-million to survive. But senior politicians have allegedly interfered to stop retrenchments from proceeding

By Thanduxolo Jika
SABC staff ready to join picket line
Business
/ 16 July 2020

SABC staff ready to join picket line

The national broadcaster has rejected claims that it did not follow correct retrenchment and audit processes

By Thanduxolo Jika
Reinstated Ingonyama Trust managers hit with retrenchment notices
Politics
/ 11 July 2020

Reinstated Ingonyama Trust managers hit with retrenchment notices

The effect of Covid-19 and the land reform department’s freeze of R23-million because the ITB didn’t comply with budget submissions are cited as some of the reasons for the staff cuts

By Paddy Harper
Unemployment fund, CCMA face jobs bloodbath
Business
/ 2 July 2020

Unemployment fund, CCMA face jobs bloodbath

State bodies shielding workers have been weakened by budget cuts and high demands

By Sarah Smit and Thando Maeko
Possible lockdown retrenchments are already soaring
Business
/ 29 June 2020

Possible lockdown retrenchments are already soaring

After just three months of lockdown, more than 100 000 workers could lose their jobs

By Sarah Smit
SABC plans to retrench 600 employees
Business
/ 18 June 2020

SABC plans to retrench 600 employees

Broadcaster cites “poor sales effectiveness, ineffective commercial product, old pricing models and inadequate technology infrastructure” as driving cuts

By Chris Gilili
No end to Fawu’s factional fight
Business
/ 28 May 2020

No end to Fawu’s factional fight

Leaders of two competing groupings in the Food and Allied Workers Union have fired each other

By Paddy Harper
CCMA cases stunted by lockdown
Article
/ 28 April 2020

CCMA cases stunted by lockdown

Data shows that during the lockdown the statutory body has dealt with 75% fewer cases than during the same period last year

By Sarah Smit
SAA rescuers give affected parties two options: Wind down or liquidate
Article
/ 23 April 2020

SAA rescuers give affected parties two options: Wind down or liquidate

As SAA subsidiaries declare hardship to staff, business-rescue practitioners urge them to sign agreements to save severance payouts

By Sabelo Skiti
Under lockdown SA’s working poor is just poor
Article
/ 26 March 2020

Under lockdown SA’s working poor is just poor

Last week, the International Labour Organisation warned that the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak would have a devastating effect on global working poverty

By Sarah Smit
Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’
Article
/ 24 March 2020

Covid-19: ‘Unemployment benefits will not be extended to the informal sector’

Almost three million workers are not covered by measures implemented by the department of employment and labour to lessen the economic effects of the coronavirus

By Sarah Smit
CCMA closes doors to Covid-19
Article
/ 19 March 2020

CCMA closes doors to Covid-19

The statutory body mandated to deal with workplace disputes released an urgent directive postponing all matters set down to be heard between March 18 and April 14

By Sarah Smit
Coronavirus: Nedlac says it’s no longer business as usual
Article
/ 16 March 2020

Coronavirus: Nedlac says it’s no longer business as usual

A special executive committee meeting of business, labour and government was held on Monday to discuss a common programme to slow down the spread of Covid-19

By Sarah Smit
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