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Legalising murder: Israel’s shift from control to elimination
Israel has passed a law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, codifying practices previously carried out extrajudicially. With conviction rates in military courts…
‘Mr President, you failed me’ – University of Fort Hare corruption fallout reaches Ramaphosa
Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited…
Chinette Gallichan killed in Johannesburg CBD: ‘attack on rule of law’
Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD. Civil society groups say the attack represents a threat to South Africa’s rule of…
Female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of a complaint, a constructive dismissal claim may succeed
Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?
Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment
In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?
CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful
Former Telkom workers pushed from pillar to post by new employer WNS
The outsourced employees are still fighting for their jobs after the Labour Appeals Court ruled in their favour against WNS This content is restricted to registered users and…
From despair to hope: how to transform job loss into opportunity
While it is stressful to lose your job, it can open new doors for you
‘Don’t throw the dice’, judge warns in Telkom labour dispute
A group of former employees are fighting for their jobs which were outsourced to WNS Global Services SA eight years ago
Solidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case
The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.
Eastern Cape’s First Automobile Works factory goes back on its word
Workers on strike for a ninth week at a vehicle manufacturer in Gqeberha have accused the company of flip-flopping during negotiations for better wages and medical aid…
The deadly cost of union membership in North West
The platinum belt is roiling with tension once more after the assassination of Numsa organiser Malibongwe Mdazo.
Strike looms at Ingonyama Trust Board
Workers mobilise over unfair labour practices and failure to recognise their trade union