South African Trade Unions
latest news & developments
Solidarity threatens Ntshavheni with defamation over ‘inflammatory rhetoric’
The trade union has accused the minister in the presidency of weaponising discourse instead of focusing on facts
Retrenchments, AI, cost of living behind SA’s labour crisis
Unions and employers must strike a delicate balance between rights and responsibilities in an evolving workplace
Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers
Labour relations reached a crossroads with the Marikana Massacre, raising questions about the relevance and power of unions post-apartheid
Grindrod Logistics workers strike over retrenchments
Unions say the company is keeping its workforce as casual labour to grow profits, in line with a trend in the transport sector
Nedlac struggles with inclusivity
The labour council has battled to defend its representation of workers’ interests, given that union membership is on the decline across the country
Report: Motlanthe to join Cabinet
President Thabo Mbeki is set to appoint African National Congress deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe to his Cabinet next month after being ordered to do so by his party, the…
Alleged SACP benefactor Modise denied bail
Controversial businessman Charles Modise was denied bail in the Kimberly Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Modise is being investigated by the Scorpions and faces various charges,…
Union mourns death of ‘visionary’ Pasquallie
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) said on Sunday that the death of Don Pasquallie (41), the union’s deputy general-secretary, was a ”profound loss” to the…
Tributes pour in for Don Pasquallie
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) said on Sunday that the death of Don Pasquallie (41), the union’s deputy general-secretary, was a ”profound loss” to the…
SACP ‘donor’ in court on fraud charges
The businessman who complained about an alleged cash donation to the South African Communist Party that went missing appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.…
Banking group goes after SACP
The Banking Association of South Africa is trying to have money it accidentally paid to a lobby group led by South African Communist Party head Blade Nzimande returned. The…