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Popcru

Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers
National
/ 2 May 2025

Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers

Labour relations reached a crossroads with the Marikana Massacre, raising questions about the relevance and power of unions post-apartheid

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SACP: We are contesting the elections, but not the ANC
Politics
/ 5 December 2024

SACP: We are contesting the elections, but not the ANC

The SACP had planned to run in 2024 national and provincial elections but pulled back because of the number of parties funded by white capital

By Lunga Mzangwe
Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals

There have been frequent reports of police in KZN being involved in gun battles with armed suspects

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says
Politics
/ 5 November 2024

ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says

Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
Nehawu-led public sector strike at an end, bargaining council says
Business
/ 15 March 2023

Nehawu-led public sector strike at an end, bargaining council says

Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association has turned down the government’s 7% salary raise proposal, saying it does not account for the soaring cost of living

By Anathi Madubela
How Masemola became police commissioner
National
/ 31 March 2022

How Masemola became police commissioner

Masemola’s appointment as the country’s top cop comes amid allegations of meddling levelled against Police Minister Bheki Cele.

By Khaya Koko and Paddy Harper
Axed cop Jeremy Vearey’s dismissal was fair, bargaining council rules
National
/ 16 November 2021

Axed cop Jeremy Vearey’s dismissal was fair, bargaining council rules

Jeremy Vearey encouraged a ‘mini insurrection’ with his Facebook posts, arbitration hearing finds

By Eunice Masson
Police union condemns robbery of Northern Cape police station, blames understaffing and scarce resources
National
/ 3 August 2021

Police union condemns robbery of Northern Cape police station, blames understaffing and scarce resources

Three men made off with shotguns, R5 rifles, pistols and ammunition after pouncing on the Tsineng police station

By Eunice Masson
Cops take their leaders to task
Article
/ 16 November 2019

Cops take their leaders to task

Popcru used its ninth congress to focus on restoring the rights of police and correctional service workers

By Magnificent Mndebele
Popcru: Outed Bosasa corruption but was never part of it
Article
/ 23 January 2019

Popcru: Outed Bosasa corruption but was never part of it

The trade union says there has never been any Popcru office-bearer by the name ‘Sbu’ who was implicated in Agrizzi’s testimony

By Gemma Ritchie
Union, officials colluded with Bosasa to pressure prisons boss
Article
/ 22 January 2019

Union, officials colluded with Bosasa to pressure prisons boss

On Tuesday, Agrizzi detailed the events leading up to Vernie Petersen’s removal from the department of correctional services

By Sarah Smit
Public sector wage deal inches closer as more unions sign
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Public sector wage deal inches closer as more unions sign

​The public sector wage agreement is close to being a done deal, with 48% of workers represented by trade unions at the PSCBC supporting the offer

By Tehillah Nieselow
Close to majority of unions sign public sector wage deal
Article
/ 30 May 2018

Close to majority of unions sign public sector wage deal

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

By Tehillah Nieselow
PSA holds out on signing public sector wage deal
Article
/ 21 May 2018

PSA holds out on signing public sector wage deal

Not all members of the bargaining council are on board with the wage proposal, with Fedusa calling for more time to consult with members

By Sarah Smit
Phahlane: I have a distinguished track record as a member of the SAPS
Article
/ 2 February 2017

Phahlane: I have a distinguished track record as a member of the SAPS

The acting national police commissioner, who is being investigated by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, says he has nothing to hide.

By Given Sigauqwe
​GP traffic cops chief is ‘hijacking’ vehicles amid a vehicle shortage
Article
/ 22 November 2016

​GP traffic cops chief is ‘hijacking’ vehicles amid a vehicle shortage

The Gauteng community safety department head has allegedly been using official vehicles for travel

By Govan Whittles
Cops’ cocaine gone without a sniff
Article
/ 13 August 2015

Cops’ cocaine gone without a sniff

A report reveals that more than R720k worth of coke is missing from forensics, while Popcru says it has raised corruption as an issue to no avail.

By Staff Reporter
Don’t blame Phiyega for Marikana – Popcru
Article
/ 21 June 2015

Don’t blame Phiyega for Marikana – Popcru

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Zizamele Cebekhulu says Riah Phiyega could not have committed a crime in "absentia".

By Victoria John
Jim lays case against Popcru’s Matsemela after death threat
Article
/ 27 November 2013

Jim lays case against Popcru’s Matsemela after death threat

Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim says he laid a formal criminal case against Popcru’s Matsemela after he publicly threatened to kill him.

By Matuma Letsoala
Don’t abandon the ANC, says Mantashe
Article
/ 21 August 2013

Don’t abandon the ANC, says Mantashe

The ANC would drift to the right if the working class opted to abandon the party, says party secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

By Sapa
Danny Glover surprises Popcru members
Article
/ 30 May 2013

Danny Glover surprises Popcru members

US actor Danny Glover has offered his support to Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union members as they demand an increase in salary from the SAPS.

By Sapa and Nosihle Shelembe
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Fired Popcru official wants her post back

Police captain Ntombizakhe Mcaba, fired as the first vice-president of the Popcru has won her court battle for reinstatement.

By Glynnis Underhill and Mmanaledi Mataboge
Unions: ‘Hyena’ king laughing all the way to the bank
Article
/ 4 August 2011

Unions: ‘Hyena’ king laughing all the way to the bank

Numsa has added its voice to criticism of SA’s granting of a R2.4-billion loan to Swaziland, slamming the ‘"tyranny" of "hyena" King Mswati’s regime.

By Fienie Grobler
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Article
/ 10 June 2011

Mass expulsions ahead of Popcru polls

Popcru members claim the expulsions is intended to prevent them from raising issues of corruption within the union.

By Glynnis Underhill
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Article
/ 1 April 2011

Prison brutality caught on video

Video surveillance footage shot in the new Kimberley prison appears to show prison security personnel assaulting prisoners.

By Glenda Daniels
No image available
Article
/ 23 March 1990

Rockman gets the sack

Dissident policeman Gregory Rockman was fired last night as police and prison warders continued their national sit-in.

By Weekly Mail Reporters

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