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

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Trade union accuses ActionSA of inciting striking Pikitup workers
/ 20 May 2024

Trade union accuses ActionSA of inciting striking Pikitup workers

The waste management company’s services are not operational in 10 of the 12 depots around Johannesburg because of protest action

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Samwu: Manager implicated in VBS scandal tried car fleet scam in new municipality
/ 19 October 2022

Samwu: Manager implicated in VBS scandal tried car fleet scam in new municipality

The union fears that municipal manager Morris Maluleke, who ‘irregularly’ deposited R50-million of municipal funds into VBS Mutual Bank, continued to try to loot a Limpopo municipality

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