The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has made allegations of procurement and recruitment irregularities at the state-owned entity
Transnet says it can’t afford to pay employees more
From his adventures with Steve Biko to his support for shack dwellers in KwaZulu-Natal, Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip has always walked the talk of radical Christianity
Apparently jailed in 2006. Rehired by same municipality in 2008. Charged again in 2015 with corruption. But Melusi Motha denies he was ever in jail
Current acting SA Express CEO Matsietsi Mokholo will be taking up a new position in the Presidency.
Five bus companies have applied for exemption from the wage agreement that put an end to the month-long strike
Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16
‘The bus strike is continuing, we are intensifying the action,’ Satawu spokesperson Zanele Sabela said
The strike comes after a “stalemate in wage talks” between unions and employer associations
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union said Siyabonga Gama’s appointment as acting Transnet chief was long overdue.
An attack on Satawu’s president and the gunning down of its provincial secretary in one night has left members fearing for their lives.
Blame for violence towards non-striking Transnet employees at Ngqura port in Coega, Eastern Cape, is being bandied about between Numsa and Satawu.
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union leader has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
Countrywide strikes by mining, transport and metalworkers has weakened the rand and eroded investor confidence.
Workers from the automotive industry will meet to discuss revising pay demands as the strike involving 30 000 people enters its 11th day.
"Unfounded claims" by Satawu that its strike disrupted SAA operations are false, says the airline, adding that its contingency plans were effective.
Acsa will not permit demonstrations on airport premises during a strike by Satawu members at airline SAA’s technical department.
About 4 000 South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union members employed by SAA will strike on Thursday, says the union.
Satawu union members marched through the streets of Jo’burg to demand a wage increase for bus drivers.
Bus drivers have embarked on a national wage strike and demanded an 18% pay increase, says Satawu.
A wage deal has been signed at the road freight bargaining council’s offices in Johannesburg, ending a three-week long truck drivers’ strike.
The impact of strikes in mining and transport will have long-term effects on the economy that cannot be quantified yet, writes Faranaaz Parker.
Three transport unions have agreed to abandon their industrial action but Satawu, which represents about 28 000 workers, says it will continue.
With no end in sight for the transport workers strike, observers have warned that dire economic effects would be felt as it enters its second week.
Ekurhuleni emergency services have been placed on high alert after violent protests by striking truck drivers resulted in injuries on Wednesday.
Many workers now believe violence is justified, indeed necessary. Some, notably in the transport union Satawu.
Satawu president Ephraim Mphahlele has officially resigned from his union to join a splinter group, as factional battles ahead of Mangaung heats up.
Trade unions Satawu and Numsa have welcomed the suspension of pay increases for chief executives and board members of parastatals.
The cleaning sector is planning to go on strike on Monday after wage negotiations with employers failed, Cosatu has announced.
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/ 21 February 2011
Satawu has agreed to a wage deal, putting an end to the week-long road freight sector strike, it said on Monday.
<b>Matuma Letsoalo</b> quizzes Satawu national sector coordinator Tabudi Ramakgolo on the violent truck drivers’ strike.
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/ 16 November 2010
Santaco said on Tuesday its members would not be joining taxi drivers marching to the Union Buildings in protest against the traffic demerit system.