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Desperate workers say the CCMA is failing them

Covid-19 and budget cuts have combined to create a nightmare for those seeking help with cases of unfair dismissal or suspension, which have risen because of the pandemic’s…

The crux of the issue, says senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand Lumkile Mondi, is how to hold the government accountable.

Unions edgy after wage talks delay

Public sector unions fear that the new minister won’t keep old promises

Amcu rally has analysts guessing

The presence of several left-leaning parties could signal a growing challenge to Cosatu and the ANC

Union uproar over ‘missing’ BEE shares

A report has blamed officials from the National Council of Trade Unions for buying shares worth millions while claiming to represent another union.

Sasol announces BEE partners

Sasol on Wednesday announced the 50 black groups which will share in its R28-billion black economic empowerment (BEE) Inzalo transaction. They included energy and mining women’s…

New SABC chairperson rolls up her sleeves

The new chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Khanyisiwe Mkhonza, paid tribute to the outgoing board in a statement to the media on Sunday. Mkhonza, who is…

New union confederation ‘a victory for workers’

A merger of the Federation of Unions of South Africa with the National Council of Trade Unions is a significant achievement that will unite workers in the country, Labour…

Presidency: Mbeki to respond over SABC board concerns

The Presidency has declined to confirm whether President Thabo Mbeki will hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board as requested by…

Call for SABC board to be reconsidered

Several labour and civil-society organisations have asked President Thabo Mbeki to hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board and return…