Labour Conditions

The future of work we want

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2019

The world of work is changing and with it inequalities will be exacerbated unless a social agenda is in place and education institutions gear up

Apple Watch supplier under fire over China student labour

Article Ryan Mcmorrow - 30 Oct 2018

Apple is investigating a factory in China after a labour rights group said the tech giant's supplier forced student workers to work 'like robots'

Fifa boss defensive over Qatar slavery claims

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Oct 2013

Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has gone on the defensive over claims of widespread abuse of migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Rand gains as yields fall to two-week low

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jul 2013

The rand gained and bond yields fell to the lowest in two weeks on optimism as a pact between labour unions and mining companies will boost growth.

Chinese shoppers pack out Apple’s biggest store in Asia

Article Sapa Afp - 20 Oct 2012

Apple has opened its biggest Asian store yet in Beijing, with hordes of shoppers descending on the three-floor complex.

Zakumi factory ordered to stop production

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Mar 2010

A Chinese factory has halted production of Soccer World Cup mascot toys after an investigation into alleged sweatshop conditions.

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Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

National

‘Frustrated’ police resort to force

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets

National

Tension over who’s boss of courts

Franny Rabkin - 2 Apr 2020

In a letter, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng questions whether Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has acted constitutionally

Press Releases

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories