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UFS said in its announcement that it consulted widely with stakeholders including legal firms that and up to 85% of the university’s senate supported the decision.

Solidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case

The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.

Opposition parties have slammed the department of defence and state-owned military manufacturer Denel after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) told parliament it had uncovered irregularities in procurements and the awarding of contracts

Embattled Denel can’t pay full salaries for June

The embattled arms manufacturer says it has alternative but to cut back on salaries

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. (Stu Forster/Gallo)
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Solidarity tackles sports quotas in labour court

Trade union has entered the transformation conversation with attempts to stop what it terms ‘unconstitutional’ race quotas in SA sports teams

SAA vows to seek equity partner immediately amid funding crunch

Vuyani Jarana says funding pressures dictated that ​South African Airways start looking for a strategic equity partner immediately

Former Eskom chief executive, Brian Molefe.
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Criminal charges laid against Molefe over pension payout fiasco

In January 2018, a full bench of judges found that Molefe’s declaration that he had not resigned from the power utility was false.

Racial bias alleged in bursary court case

"In court papers Solidarity argues that the selection criteria exclude white students from receiving a bursary."

Zwelinzima Vavi, who spoke to the M&G last week, said that during his time in Cosatu he was against unions forming their own investment companies.

Numsa flirts with Solidarity

Numsa may find a home at the other end of the political spectrum.

Woe unto you if you step in the path of a powerless

Is a child raped every three minutes in South Africa?

The claim that a child is raped every three minutes in SA has been doing the rounds since 2009. Africa Check investigates if this claim is flawed.

Former police officer Renate Barnard’s court case drew attention to affirmative action in the SAPS.

No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega

Government and business should never be apologetic about implementing affirmative action, according to National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

De Klerk Foundation welcomes Labour Court ruling

The ruling that it is unfair to use only national demographics to implement affirmative action was a victory for equality, the Foundation said.

Survey shows white beggars earn between R50 and R500 a day

According to a survey done by trade union Solidarity, white beggars in South Africa earn between R50 and R500 a day.

Due to their contract not being renewed by the South African National Defence Force

Denel Aviation to lay off more than 500 workers

A total of 523 Denel workers are to be laid off, a claim the company denies, trade union Solidarity has stated.

Ministry welcomes porn channel decision

The Ministry for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities has welcomed Multichoice’s decision to cancel the launch of a pornographic channel.

Prosecuting Zuma ‘unconstitutional’

Solidarity starts anti-crime letters initiative

Solidarity union launched an anti-crime campaign at the weekend aimed at sending at least 10