State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
Trade unions from the US and sub-Saharan Africa will be calling for decent work to be put on the agenda at this week’s Agoa forum
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the need to address supply-side constraints, such as the country’s energy and logistics crises
Beneficiation growth, decent work, penalties for companies that violate labour laws and ensuring multinational companies pay taxes in Africa are among the issues unions will raise
The 124-page Roadmap for the Freight Logistics System in South Africa sets out the path for expanded private investment in the country’s rail network
Derby exits amid scathing reviews from organised business and, more recently, labour
The ruling party’s economic transformation committee head, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the treasury’s proposals were ‘unfortunate’, ‘illegal’ and a ‘tick-box exercise’
The proposal suggested the bloated cabinet be cut and departments trim their expenditure
The retail giant was known for his role in opposing apartheid-era labour restrictions. But as economic conditions became tough, so did Pick n Pay
Another round of spending cuts stand to shake the governing party’s already rickety foundations
Democracy can be about more than elections and the sudden moments of rupture enabled by social media. The patient work of building popular movements remains essential
The trade union federation is concerned that the city has implemented price increases higher than Nersa’s recommended 15.1% for municipalities
With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe
Parties in the cannabis Phakisa event agree to a 30 June moratorium while regulations are put in place
Among the labour federation’s demands are that pension reforms be implemented on 1 March 2024 and intervention municipalities that fail to employees
Analysts said although many people supported today’s stay-away, it was doubtful that unions could draw large numbers
The Reserve Bank governor had to defend interest rate hikes against criticism that they will do little to temper sticky inflation
When macroeconomic policy has so clearly failed workers, and us all, why is a complete overhaul still out of the question?
Replacement labour, which stands to prolong industrial action and lockouts, undermines the right to strike
As the deteriorating economic conditions threaten to ignite another bout of social upheaval, we should consider our options for a co-ordinated blaze
The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay
Several unions were formed in the wake of the seminal strikes 50 years ago, including the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa
The meeting will take place on Monday night on the energy state of disaster as as anticipation builds over a cabinet reshuffle
The finance minister’s commitment to toeing the line may send positive signals to ratings agencies, but at what cost?
The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well
With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned
Ruling party’s alliance partners unhappy with the lack of action taken to improve the lives of workers and other South Africans
Excluded from power in the ruling party, Cosatu and the SACP need to rethink their strategy
The South African Federation of Trade Unions will lobby other police organisations following the loss of 82 000 Sapu members
The government has tried to exploit negative sentiment towards public sector workers, but siding with the employer may be even more difficult
Doctors at Africa’s biggest hospital were left scrambling on Tuesday when they had to work without nurses, admin clerks or service staff. Find out how it played out at Chris Hani Baragwanath
The ANC treasurer says there is no stimulus to push for the nationalisation of the central bank and argues against extending its mandate