Popcru
latest news & developmentsAre 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Axed cop Jeremy Vearey’s dismissal was fair, bargaining council rules
Jeremy Vearey encouraged a ‘mini insurrection’ with his Facebook posts, arbitration hearing finds
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
Cops take their leaders to task
Popcru used its ninth congress to focus on restoring the rights of police and correctional service workers
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
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
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
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
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
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.