Labour Act
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The bittersweet story of Tongaat Hulett and its demise
More than a century later, the descendants of indentured Indian labourers, stand to lose their livelihoods as the company faces collapse
SA loses over R55.2bn to sick leave, says Adcorp
Adcorp estimates that in the last decade the economy has lost R55.2-billion cumulative terms due to sickness.
Grape valley remains on tenterhooks
Farmers beef up security amid threats of more violence should workers’ wages not be increased.
Strikes rage out of control
Blame for the labour crisis in South Africa has been placed at mine bosses’ door for caving in to illegal action.
‘Rushed’ labour Bills under fire
Business has claimed that "irrational" labour Bills were passed before a final Nedlac report and were not properly assessed by stakeholders.
If only workers were not also people
Capitalist production will always follow those who are prepared to work for the cheapest rates.
Labour-law review looks at brokers
Negotiations on the review of South Africa’s labour legislation reached an advanced stage.
ANC’s job targets ‘not realistic’
The ANC earmarked sectors for creating employment that have been shedding jobs for years, the South African Institute of Race Relations said on Monday
SACCI to oppose call to change Labour Act
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry will oppose calls by Cosatu to change the labour act, it was reported on Tuesday.