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Political battle drains coastal taps
Sabotage and infighting threaten the water supply of 750000 South Coast residents
E. Cape MEC orders graft probe after two workers are killed at troubled district municipality
The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption
One strike and you’re out – registrar tells unions
A municipal workers’ union is the first to be sanctioned for not following the new rule when deciding whether to go on strike
‘Jo’burg uses our fees for slush fund’
The city says it will investigate the missing millions claim by the municipal workers’ union
Cosatu to command problem unions
The decision will curb the autonomy of affiliated unions, which has rendered them almost impenetrable to interventions by the federation’s leaders
Samwu’s term of office extension faces opposition from members
Members of the trade union intend to challenge the amendment of the union's constitution to extend the term of office for leaders
Public sector unions on a carousel
Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers' Union, claiming abuse of funds.
Samwu claims thousands of workers will take part in ‘national strike’
The South African Municipal Workers' Union says over 200 000 workers across SA are set to down tools if negotiations fail to produce desired results.
Pikitup to embark on illegal strike
Pikitup workers aligned with Samwu are set to embark on an illegal strike, the City of Johannesburg's waste management entity has announced.
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