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Article Carlos Amato - 23 Feb 2020

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

Teflon ‘convict’ lands another job

Article Athandiwe Saba - 28 Sep 2018

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

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Siza Mzimela appointed acting CEO of struggling SA Express

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Aug 2018

Current acting SA Express CEO Matsietsi Mokholo will be taking up a new position in the Presidency.

Saftu slams bus bosses threatening to take wage deal to court

Article Sarah Smit - 10 Jul 2018

Five bus companies have applied for exemption from the wage agreement that put an end to the month-long strike

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Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday

Article Sarah Smit - 2 May 2018

Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16

Bus strike set to intensify ― unions

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Apr 2018

'The bus strike is continuing, we are intensifying the action,' Satawu spokesperson Zanele Sabela said

Cosatu slams Golden Arrow for letting down working-class commuters

Article Sarah Smit - 18 Apr 2018

The strike comes after a “stalemate in wage talks” between unions and employer associations

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Satawu applauds appointment of Gama as Transnet head

Article Matuma Letsoala - 22 Apr 2015

The South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union said Siyabonga Gama's appointment as acting Transnet chief was long overdue.

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Attacks on Satawu leaders could be due to infighting

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 14 Apr 2015

An attack on Satawu's president and the gunning down of its provincial secretary in one night has left members fearing for their lives.

Barbs fly in the battle of the unions

Article Phillip De Wet - 19 Jun 2014

Blame for violence towards non-striking Transnet employees at Ngqura port in Coega, Eastern Cape, is being bandied about between Numsa and Satawu.

Satawu hit by sex scandal

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2013

South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union leader has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.

Nationwide strikes hit the rand

Article Sapa & Reuters - 4 Sep 2013

Countrywide strikes by mining, transport and metalworkers has weakened the rand and eroded investor confidence.

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SA autoworkers to discuss pay demand amid strike

Article Andre Janse Van Vuuren - 29 Aug 2013

Workers from the automotive industry will meet to discuss revising pay demands as the strike involving 30 000 people enters its 11th day.

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Everything’s fine despite Satawu’s strike, says SAA

Article Sapa - 28 Aug 2013

"Unfounded claims" by Satawu that its strike disrupted SAA operations are false, says the airline, adding that its contingency plans were effective.

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No striking SAA workers allowed at airport, says Acsa

Article Sapa & Reuters - 26 Aug 2013

Acsa will not permit demonstrations on airport premises during a strike by Satawu members at airline SAA's technical department.

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