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Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle
Politics
/ 22 July 2024

Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle

The president cautioned the Economic Freedom Fighters leader to play the ball, not the man

By Emsie Ferreira
Have coal industry workers been left in the dark?
The Green Guardian
/ 5 April 2023

Have coal industry workers been left in the dark?

South Africa’s transition to renewable energy is challenged by a shortage of planning, skills development and training, an investigation by Oxpeckers finds

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
NUM clashes with Eskom over Koeberg
The Green Guardian
/ 28 September 2022

NUM clashes with Eskom over Koeberg

Union questions the utility’s decision to stall maintenance at the nuclear power plant

By Mandisa Nyathi
Editorial: A political solution from Ramaphosa or Gordhan will not solve the Eskom load-shedding crisis
Editorial
/ 1 July 2022

Editorial: A political solution from Ramaphosa or Gordhan will not solve the Eskom load-shedding crisis

After more than 10 years of meddling and the countless executive game of musical chairs, please leave political actors out of Eskom problem-solving. This is a problem to be solved by Andre de Ruyter and the unions and the ‘rogue’ employees working outside the established channels

By Editorial
Vavi, NUM add to calls for De Ruyter and company to leave Eskom
Business
/ 9 November 2021

Vavi, NUM add to calls for De Ruyter and company to leave Eskom

Saftu and NUM leaders warn that load-shedding will cause devastating job losses and scupper economic recovery

By Emsie Ferreira
Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now

Minerals Council aims to get 80% of its workforce vaccinated by November

By Marcia Zali
Amcu inks R14 000 deal
Article
/ 21 June 2019

Amcu inks R14 000 deal

The agreement could lay the foundation for a showdown in the platinum sector ahead of further negotiations

By Thando Maeko
Inside the SAA battle: Throwing toys and bugging boardrooms
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Inside the SAA battle: Throwing toys and bugging boardrooms

The chief executive has resigned but most unions are backing him and the board has yet to respond

By Sabelo Skiti
Amcu, govt showdown looms amidst threat to deregister union
Article
/ 24 April 2019

Amcu, govt showdown looms amidst threat to deregister union

Amcu — which rose to prominence during the labour unrest which led to the Marikana massacre in 2012 — began as a breakaway from the ANC-aligned NUM

By Natasha Marrian
Numsa denies ‘politicised’ workers are a threat to Eskom
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Numsa denies ‘politicised’ workers are a threat to Eskom

Numsa’s general secretary says the party’s aim is to push the workers’ interest in all sectors of society.

By Natasha Marrian
Eskom: Army and police on standby
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Eskom: Army and police on standby

The utility fears sabotage if Nersa doesn’t grant a price hike, which may lead to retrenchments

By Sabelo Skiti and Thanduxolo Jika
Elections 2019 will test SA’s value system
Article
/ 30 November 2018

Elections 2019 will test SA’s value system

The president and his party face a difficult time in the months ahead and the outcome is far from certain

By Richard Calland
New offer to end Gold Fields strike likely to be rejected, says union
Article
/ 28 November 2018

New offer to end Gold Fields strike likely to be rejected, says union

NUM downed tools on ​November 2 in protest against 1 082 employees and 420 contractors losing their positions

By Tehillah Nieselow
Amcu firm on Sibanye strike, warns of fresh strike in platinum sector
Article
/ 21 November 2018

Amcu firm on Sibanye strike, warns of fresh strike in platinum sector

Amcu President Joseph Mathunjwa promised to embark on a secondary strike in the platinum sector, at a yet-to-be-determined date

By Tehillah Nieselow
Communities reject Mantashe’s mining charter
Article
/ 27 September 2018

Communities reject Mantashe’s mining charter

Community umbrella body Macua says consultation road shows were short and the process flawed

By Govan Whittles
Cosatu’s boss loses favour to his deputy
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Cosatu’s boss loses favour to his deputy

The NUM and Nehawu are leading Zingiswa Losi’s campaign to replace S’dumo Dlamini

By Govan Whittles
Gold Fields set to cut jobs in restructure
Article
/ 14 August 2018

Gold Fields set to cut jobs in restructure

The mining company is set to cut more jobs despite numerous restructuring efforts

By Gemma Ritchie
Unions hold the cards as Eskom faces fresh strike threat
Article
/ 13 August 2018

Unions hold the cards as Eskom faces fresh strike threat

Numsa and NUM are yet to sign the latest wage offer of a 7.5% increase for 2018 and a 7% increase for the next two years

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu, NUM resolve to fight Implats retrenchments
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Cosatu, NUM resolve to fight Implats retrenchments

The mining company announced its intention to go ahead with the mass retrenchments in its strategic review last Thursday

By Sarah Smit
Thuma mina: Unions unmoved by president’s challenge
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Thuma mina: Unions unmoved by president’s challenge

‘All the problems of unemployment and inequality are all getting worse since President Ramaphosa took over’

By Tebogo Tshwane
NUM, Amcu demand action after six miners killed in Limpopo blaze
Article
/ 16 July 2018

NUM, Amcu demand action after six miners killed in Limpopo blaze

The copper mine confirmed on Monday morning that six workers were killed after a blaze erupted in its underground operation in Phalaborwa

By Raeesa Pather
Still no deal in Eskom wage negotiations
Article
/ 14 July 2018

Still no deal in Eskom wage negotiations

Eskom and unions have yet to reach a wage deal nearly a month after negotiations began, with unions describing the talks as "sensitive"

By Sibongile Khumalo
Eskom wage talks: Unions want meeting with Nene, Gordhan
Article
/ 11 July 2018

Eskom wage talks: Unions want meeting with Nene, Gordhan

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe confirmed on Wednesday morning that the unions decided to take Eskom’s proposal to the ministers

By Lameez Omarjee
Mine deaths expected to hit Sibanye gold production
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Mine deaths expected to hit Sibanye gold production

The damage to infrastructure at Masakhane mine following a seismic event on May 3 2018, was among the operational disturbances the company experienced

By Sibongile Khumalo
Angry NUM members vow to boo Cyril over Eskom woes
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Angry NUM members vow to boo Cyril over Eskom woes

NUM members also intended to voice their anger at Energy Minister Jeff Radebe, who was meant to address the conference but instead travelled overseas

By Govan Whittles
Eskom tables new 4.7% wage hike offer to avert strike
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Eskom tables new 4.7% wage hike offer to avert strike

Eskom had initially offered a 0% increase for the current year, while Numsa and the National Union of Mineworkers demanded a 15% hike

By Agency
Unions say Eskom is seeking interdict to stop strike
Article
/ 14 June 2018

Unions say Eskom is seeking interdict to stop strike

Disgruntled workers are expected to hand over a memorandum to the power utility’s management demanding 15% wage increases

By Tehillah Nieselow and Sibongile Khumalo
No shutdown yet for Eskom workers
Article
/ 12 June 2018

No shutdown yet for Eskom workers

Many workers are restricted from striking as they are deemed to render essential services.

By Sarah Smit
Death toll at Sibanye-Stillwater mine rises to four, one miner still missing
Article
/ 12 June 2018

Death toll at Sibanye-Stillwater mine rises to four, one miner still missing

​A fourth miner has been found dead at an abandoned working area of a mine owned by Sibanye-Stillwater while a fifth miner remains unaccounted for

By Marelise Van Der Merwe and Jan Bornman
Mashinini steers away from Zuma
Article
/ 25 May 2018

Mashinini steers away from Zuma

His key priority is to unite the deeply divided party structures in the province

By Dineo Bendile
Cosatu, NUM call on mining companies to comply with health and safety laws
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Cosatu, NUM call on mining companies to comply with health and safety laws

At a picket outside the Chamber of Mines on Thursday, unions called for the enforcement of safety regulations

By Staff Reporter
Unions take on ‘unsafe’ mining sector
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Unions take on ‘unsafe’ mining sector

The tragedy at Sibanye Stillwater has sparked outcry about flouted safety regulations on mines

By Govan Whittles
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