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Hanekom latest MP to resign

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The former tourism minister failed to make the cut when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet two weeks ago
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Registrar gets tough on unions

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The newly empowered labour registrar has warned more than half of all unions that they are in danger of being deregistered
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New hope for domestic workers’ rights with landmark court ruling

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Last week, the high court declared the exclusion of domestic workers from legislation aimed at protecting workers is unconstitutional
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R20/hour a step closer for workers

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The new green-lit labour laws include a provision for unions to decide on strikes by secret ballot
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SA heads to the International Labour Conference

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More than 4 000 worker and government delegates from the organisation's 187 member states will attend the conference to tackle a wide range of issues
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Oliphant slams national minimum wage detractors

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Oliphant condemned criticism of the bill as “nothing but pure electioneering and attempts to score cheap political points”
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Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday

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Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16
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Bus strike negotiations breakdown again

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Despite interventions from Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande, unions, drivers and bus bosses are deadlocked.
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No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on

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Drivers and unions are fighting for wages, the rights of dual drivers and the foot-to-the-pedal rule, which they call exploitative
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Minimum wage deal won’t be reached by Workers’ Day ― Oliphant

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Oliphant said she briefed President Ramaphosa to say that government would be unable to implement the national minimum wage by the first of May
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The big fat Gupta wedding

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The Guptas had a three-day long wedding in Antalya, Turkey, which is now being hailed as the "Indian Wedding of the Year" in local society pages.
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DA spurns meeting request by Gupta owned Oakbay Investments

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The DA revealed that Oakbay Investments chief executive wrote to the party leader requesting a meeting, but the DA “firmly rejected” the proposal.
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Labour officials told to cough up for defying minister

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Refusing to bow to political pressure and put Ceppwawu under administration is costing officials in the labour department thousands in legal fees.
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UIF benefits to increase

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The extension of maternity benefits to domestic workers is among several increases which have been added to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
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Time to talk about a minimum wage, says Oliphant

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A minimum wage is set to be discussed at a labour relations indaba, convened by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, on November 4.
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