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With millions of South Africans unemployed — particularly young people — employers wield enormous power. The message is clear: “If you don’t accept these conditions, there are…
Fragmented workers, the only mourners in ANC-SACP divorce
When workers are divided by political loyalty to competing parties, they cannot effectively unite against employers during wage negotiations
Employers get more responsibilities amid equity amendments
Employers need to make sure they are informed about the new regulations, which fall under the Employment Equity Act, and are compliant
Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war
With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe
New minimum wage may close farm, domestic pay gap
These workers could see double-digit increases in their minimum wage
Cyril’s style is to inspire the nation
His visionary pragmatism and his aim – together with SA’s citizens — is to build a capable state
EDITORIAL: Jo’burg’s ‘horror factory’
Workers at the factory were found to be toiling under appalling conditions for only R65 a day.
The ugly face of Beautiful City
The factory owners took advantage of their foreign workers’ precarious status
CCMA case increases from national minimum wage
Cases referred to the organisation increased by 4% since last year
CCMA conference highlights minimum wage struggles
Numerous applications for exemption are hampering the government’s efforts to reach its target of six million workers being paid the minimum wage
Minimum wage: Over 360 employers want out
Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed in his Sona that a ‘number of companies have applied for exemptions’ from the R20 an hour minimum wage