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latest news & developmentsTransnet calls on union to assist with graft claims probe
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has made allegations of procurement and recruitment irregularities at the state-owned entity
Unions vow to bring Transnet to a standstill over wage row
Transnet says it can’t afford to pay employees more
Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip: The guerilla priest
From his adventures with Steve Biko to his support for shack dwellers in KwaZulu-Natal, Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip has always walked the talk of radical Christianity
Teflon ‘convict’ lands another job
Apparently jailed in 2006. Rehired by same municipality in 2008. Charged again in 2015 with corruption. But Melusi Motha denies he was ever in jail
Siza Mzimela appointed acting CEO of struggling SA Express
Current acting SA Express CEO Matsietsi Mokholo will be taking up a new position in the Presidency.
Saftu slams bus bosses threatening to take wage deal to court
Five bus companies have applied for exemption from the wage agreement that put an end to the month-long strike
Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday
Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16
Bus strike set to intensify ― unions
‘The bus strike is continuing, we are intensifying the action,’ Satawu spokesperson Zanele Sabela said
Cosatu slams Golden Arrow for letting down working-class commuters
The strike comes after a “stalemate in wage talks” between unions and employer associations
Satawu applauds appointment of Gama as Transnet head
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union said Siyabonga Gama’s appointment as acting Transnet chief was long overdue.
Attacks on Satawu leaders could be due to infighting
An attack on Satawu’s president and the gunning down of its provincial secretary in one night has left members fearing for their lives.
Barbs fly in the battle of the unions
Blame for violence towards non-striking Transnet employees at Ngqura port in Coega, Eastern Cape, is being bandied about between Numsa and Satawu.
Satawu hit by sex scandal
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union leader has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
Nationwide strikes hit the rand
Countrywide strikes by mining, transport and metalworkers has weakened the rand and eroded investor confidence.
SA autoworkers to discuss pay demand amid strike
Workers from the automotive industry will meet to discuss revising pay demands as the strike involving 30 000 people enters its 11th day.