Mildred Oliphant

Hanekom latest MP to resign

Article Natasha Marrian - 11 Jun 2019

The former tourism minister failed to make the cut when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet two weeks ago

Registrar gets tough on unions

Article Sarah Smit - 31 May 2019

The newly empowered labour registrar has warned more than half of all unions that they are in danger of being deregistered

New hope for domestic workers’ rights with landmark court ruling

Article Sarah Smit - 27 May 2019

Last week, the high court declared the exclusion of domestic workers from legislation aimed at protecting workers is unconstitutional

R20/hour a step closer for workers

Article Sarah Smit - 1 Jun 2018

The new green-lit labour laws include a provision for unions to decide on strikes by secret ballot

SA heads to the International Labour Conference

Article Sarah Smit - 28 May 2018

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

Oliphant slams national minimum wage detractors

Article Sarah Smit - 15 May 2018

Oliphant condemned criticism of the bill as “nothing but pure electioneering and attempts to score cheap political points”

Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday

Article Sarah Smit - 2 May 2018

Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16

Bus strike negotiations breakdown again

Article Sarah Smit - 27 Apr 2018

Despite interventions from Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande, unions, drivers and bus bosses are deadlocked.

No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Apr 2018

Drivers and unions are fighting for wages, the rights of dual drivers and the foot-to-the-pedal rule, which they call exploitative

Minimum wage deal won’t be reached by Workers’ Day ― Oliphant

Article Khulekani Magubane - 27 Mar 2018

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

The big fat Gupta wedding

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Apr 2016

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.

DA spurns meeting request by Gupta owned Oakbay Investments

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Apr 2016

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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Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.

Press Releases

South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

IT Web - 20 Jan 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.