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The ‘lockdown generation’ has been hit hardest by Covid-19

Business Sarah Smit - 27 May 2020

The government has zeroed in on youth unemployment, but the coronavirus pandemic threatens to leave young people even more vulnerable than before

Under lockdown SA’s working poor is just poor

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Mar 2020

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

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

Article Sarah Smit - 24 Mar 2020

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

Compensation Fund capacity grilled

Article Sarah Smit - 12 Mar 2020

Despite fears that backdated claims by domestic workers may cripple the beleaguered Compensation Fund, the labour department said it will honour its legal obligations

‘Broken’ claims system will fix Compensation Fund corruption

Article Sarah Smit - 2 Mar 2020

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi addressed concerns about the beleaguered fund, which compensates workers injured on the job

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Listeriosis: Mind the regulatory gap

Article Lynley Donnelly - 9 Mar 2018

The regulations and management of food safety standards need to be overhauled, say experts

ANC KZN wants land with no compensation

Article Kaveel Singh - 15 Aug 2017

Branches in KwaZulu-Natal want leaders who will push for the expropriation of land without compensation, according to chairperson Sihle Zikalala.

Steel sector flouts labour laws, says Dept of Labour

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2007

The Department of Labour said on Friday that preliminary findings of the ongoing inspections of compliance by the South African iron and steel industry painted a picture of an industry "fraught with high disregard of labour legislation countrywide".

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Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

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

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Say hello to lockdown lite

Mg Reporters - 13 Aug 2020

After months of the strictest Covid-19 restrictions in the world, it seems we are in line for a further easing of the regulations

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally