Labour Unions

Increase in union complaints against working conditions at Sars

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 23 Aug 2018

The understaffed enforcement unit at Sars has seen a growing number of disputes lodged with labour forums as untenable demands were made on staff

Close to majority of unions sign public sector wage deal

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 30 May 2018

The protracted public sector wage negotiations are close to being clinched with 42% of the employees represented having signed the three year deal

Numsa and Solidarity: An unlikely working-class alliance

Article Govan Whittles - 31 May 2016

Blue-collar union and its white counterpart strike up a relationship despite their political differences.

Union accuses mine of working with rivals to stop recruitment

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 10 Mar 2015

Bids to stem Amcu’s growth include claims of harassment but NUM says the accusation is perplexing and the Free State mine denies restrictions.

Members can sue ‘lazy’ unions

Article Sarah Evans - 11 Oct 2013

A unanimous Constitutional Court decision has clarified unions' fiduciary duties to their members.

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Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

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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

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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

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories