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The Ferrero factory in Walkerville, south of Johannesburg, where workers have claimed a victory against the practice of zero-hour contracts. (Madelene Cronjé)
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Ruling deals crushing blow to zero-hours contracts

Ferrero factory workers have won the first battle in what might become one of South Africa’s next wars on casual and precarious work

  • Dennis Webster
4 min read
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Ferrero workers challenge zero hours contracts

Chocolate factory workers say employment contracts without guaranteed working hours have had devastating consequences for their lives. Now, they’re fighting back

  • Dennis Webster
5 min read
CHARLIE BROOKER

Kids need taste of risk

German politicians are reportedly planning to ban Kinder Surprise eggs on the grounds that they’re a safety hazard.

  • Charlie Brooker
4 min read