Labour Strikes
latest news & developments
Post Office wins court order against strike
But the Communication Workers Union has said it is consulting its legal team and plans to go ahead with the march, even it bypasses Sapo buildings.
Mass protected strike set for Wednesday
On Wednesday, any worker who wants to go on strike, can do so. Every town across SA is being urged to join the first of two protected mass strikes.
Post office strike continues as union talks collapse
As letters and parcels continue to pile up in post offices across South Africa, there appears to be no end in sight to the long-running strike.
Commercial farmers question Mantashe on land reform
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe faced farmers’ questions about land reform, food security, labour unrest and agricultural policy inconsistencies.
Nene: SA to curb debt growth as economy weakens
The finance minister said government is committed to lowering the budget deficit but a sluggish economic growth outlook will present a challenge.
Metalworker employers meet Numsa for strike talks
Industry body Seifsa is said to be meeting with Numsa on Wednesday morning to discuss a wage agreement.
North West premier to question Amplats over shaft closures
North West Premier Thandi Modise will lead a provincial delegation to meet Anglo American Platinum management on the proposed closure of four shafts.
Amplats miners end protest
Anglo American Platinum miners have ended a wildcat walkout and want talks to prevent further action against the number one producer of the metal.
Work at Gold Fields resumes, but mine strikes not over yet
As Gold Fields announced its operations resumed, another operator said it was hit by a strike, suggesting labour unrest in the mines is far from over.
Lack of political leadership leaves SA at mining turmoil’s mercy
As the labour crisis in the mining sector escalates, all eyes have turned to the government to take the lead in preventing financial and job losses.
Government breaks off wage talks with state workers
The government has lost patience with state worker unions, breaking off wage talks with Cosatu, which has been seeking above-inflation pay increases.
We can’t live like this, say Implats workers
Striking Impala Platinum mine workers say they "cannot survive" on the salaries they are paid, demanding "R9 000 and nothing else" from the company.
Man killed in Implats strike violence
One person has been killed in clashes with striking miners outside Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations.
Cosatu calls for national strike over brokers, tolls
Cosatu has called on teachers to lead a strike its members will hold in a month’s time against labour brokers and proposed toll roads in Gauteng.
Police ban use of rubber bullets on protesters
Police officers are now not allowed to use rubber bullets or shotguns on protesters after reports of excessive violence being used on demonstrators.