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Too broke for Mboweni to budget

Business Sabelo Skiti & Thando Maeko - 15 Oct 2020

The scramble to find cash for an SAA bailout, Covid-19 grants and civil servants’ demands force postponement of mini-budget

October 7 strike: ‘Lukewarm’ action amid Covid-19 crisis?

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 3 Oct 2020

After months of little action, the planned nationwide stayaway may not be an impressive show of force by the trade union movement

Fawu fires deputy general secretary. Again.

Business Paddy Harper - 22 Jun 2020

Moloko Phakedi plans to fight the decision. Again. The Food and Allied Workers Union says it will continue its inquiry into the R19-million written off in the union’s investment wing

Fawu members fight back in court

Article Paddy Harper - 11 Mar 2020

Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress

One strike and you’re out – registrar tells unions

Article Sarah Smit - 14 Feb 2020

A municipal workers’ union is the first to be sanctioned for not following the new rule when deciding whether to go on strike

Where will neoliberalism end?

Article William Shoki - 22 Jan 2020

LONG READ As the world was overtaken by upheaval last year, one photo emerging from the uprisings depicts...

Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s general strike

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 23 Apr 2018

Thousands of workers are expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for a one day strike as Saftu plans to make the country “ungovernable”

Saftu boasts a double victory over Lamberti’s Imperial resignation

Article Sarah Smit - 18 Apr 2018

Saftu has said this recent knock to Imperial should embolden workers to march on April 25

DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible

Article Luke Feltham - 16 Apr 2018

The DA said on Monday that it supported the broad idea of a minimum wage, but insisted a blanket implementation is not practical

Saftu threatens to make SA ‘ungovernable’

Article Raeesa Pather - 12 Apr 2018

Unions marched on Parliament to declare that the state should implement a “living wage” instead of a R20 per hour rate for most workers in the country

Unions rise against national minimum wage and new strike action draft laws

Article Raeesa Pather - 12 Apr 2018

Saftu was the first to submit an objection to the national minimum wage, which was meant to be implemented on May 1, but has since been postponed

Saftu submits first parliamentary objection to minimum wage

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Apr 2018

The minimum wage was initially supposed to be introduced on May 1. However, this has been delayed.

Only beneficiation will stamp out

Article Dineo Bendile - 29 Mar 2018

The youth jobs scheme offers yearlong internships but sceptics fear it will only beef up BEE scorecards

Labour welcomes Moyane suspension, calling it long overdue

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 21 Mar 2018

Trade unions broadly welcomed the suspension of South African Revenue Services Commissioner Tom Moyane on Tuesday.

Vavi warns workers to avoid ‘butcher of the working class’ after budget

Article Jenni Evans - 25 Feb 2018

Vavi was critical of the budget speech presented by Minister Gigaba on and what it would mean for the next year under a Ramaphosa presidency.

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Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection