They are an anomaly in most countries, but about 80 000 people in South Africa are employed as attendants at petrol stations.

Despite not having signed an agreement, the Fuel Retailers’ Association and Numsa have found common ground in ongoing wage disputes.

As the strike by petrol attendants and motor industry workers draws out, the labour minister is set to meet workers, says a spokesperson.

Strike action by petrol attendants and vehicle industry workers has entered its third week.

Cosatu says it is "shocked and angry" over the lengthy strike by petrol attendants and vehicle industry workers.

The strike in the petrol and motor retail industry has continued into its ninth day after talks to resolve it collapsed.

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has rejected an increased wage offer as the petrol and motor retail sector enters its fourth strike day.

Reports of striking Numsa members intimidating non-striking petrol attendants are being discussed with the union, says a motor industry organisation.

The strike by petrol attendants and car repair workers affiliated to Numsa will continue until the union’s demands are met, says Numsa’s Irvin Jim.

Labour strikes, the US’s possible intervention in Syria and data from South Africa, China and the UK will determine this week’s economic mood.