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Numsa is demanding a 9% wage increase across the board and a medical aid contribution of 60%. File photo

Numsa warns of indefinite strike against Gautrain operator, starting Monday

The Bombela Operating Company said plans were in place to ensure passengers were not affected

Former Eskom chief financial officer Anoj Singh. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Growthpoint BEE scheme drags on

Two businessmen are locked in a battle over shares in a major deal that goes back to 2005

Last week Monday, the CCMA ?stepped in to mediate in the meetings between UNTU and BOC. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

First ever Gautrain strike comes to an end, union agrees to wage deal

The first ever Gautrain strike has ended following following two weeks of marathon negotiations

Numsa is demanding a 9% wage increase across the board and a medical aid contribution of 60%. File photo

Gautrain will operate on public holiday, no end in sight for strike

The train will operate with a reduced service during peak periods

CALS said it had released a statement because it wanted to “to deal openly with reports of sexual harassment and so begin to make our spaces more supportive and safer”. (Graphic: John McCann)

Gautrain strike to continue, Cape Town taxi strike called off

The Gautrain has been running during peak periods with reduced services since July 30

Much like the burden of infertility, the responsibility of treatment is known to fall disproportionately on women, says the writer (Phanie)

Gautrain strike: Wage negotiations with the help of the CCMA underway

The striking workers and the company are in talks, with the help of the CCMA, to address the impasse but there is no guarantee of a speedy resolution

According to UNTU Bombela Operating Company offered union members an 8.5% salary increase across the board and would not pay employees an incentive bonus.

Striking workers call for Gautrain boycott

The Gautrain is moving to normalise operations during peak periods amidst commuter frustration over reduced services during the industrial action

Broker: Mandla Mandela denies helping to set up Jacob Zuma’s meeting with the emir of Qatar. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

Commuters suffer as Gautrain strike set to continue

​The United National Transport Union has denied that buses were prevented from leaving the Gautrain depot in Midrand

CALS said it had released a statement because it wanted to “to deal openly with reports of sexual harassment and so begin to make our spaces more supportive and safer”. (Graphic: John McCann)

Gautrain bus delays as first ever strike kicks off

The Gautrain is operating a reduced service consisting of a peak period train service between Centurion and Sandton every 12 minutes

According to UNTU Bombela Operating Company offered union members an 8.5% salary increase across the board and would not pay employees an incentive bonus.

EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike

​The United National Transport Union is demanding a basic salary increase of 10%

Scrapping Gauteng toll road system a costly idea

Scrapping Gauteng toll road system a costly idea

As well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, a definitive scrapping of the project may undermine the Gautrain’s targets.

A recent brand valuation study found that 85% of Gautrain users travel to work, and the reasons they keep coming back are reliability, efficiency and safety.

Gautrain ready to roll

The Gautrain moved into operation between Sandton and the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday when it was awarded its safety permit.