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latest news & developmentsCompetition regulation is essential for inclusive growth
In ensuring that markets remain open for all, the Competition Commission’s work cultivates the right conditions for new and growing businesses, including black-owned businesses,…
The digital revolution: How the internet has revolutionised our lives
These days you don’t have to leave your home to be entertained and fed
SA Guide Dog Association for the Blind wants to sue Uber for R10 million over alleged discrimination
The association claims that Uber has not take action regarding some of its drivers refusing to allow guide dogs in their vehicles
Seven budget-friendly family vacation activities: How Old Mutual Rewards makes it possible
Enhance your holiday experience without straining your finances. Old Mutual Rewards helps you to stretch both your imagination and your hard-earned Rands further
Guide dog association to sue Uber over ‘discrimination’
The ride service will face a case in the equality court over allegations that its drivers discriminate against people with disabilities
Metropolitan partners with Uber to get you(th) geared up for success
Metropolitan is collaborating with Uber during Youth Month to help transport young job seekers to job interviews for free
Bolt suspends pick-ups at Soweto Mall amid renewed taxi wars
On Thursday night, metered-taxi drivers allegedly attacked e-hailing operators at designated pick-up and drop zones near Maponya Mall
Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
A five-point safety plan for women using Uber and Bolt
Taking an e-ride is an anxiety filled experience
Uber introduces audio-recording safety feature
In an added layer of security, passengers and drivers can record audio clips during a ride, which are encrypted and saved for 15 days
Uber drives a hard bargain in Africa at the cost of its drivers
But the drivers don’t get a say, or the benefits gained by their overseas peers
Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers
Only half of digital labour platforms could give evidence that workers were paid at or above the minimum wage, a new report shows
Q&A Sessions: Zanele Mbuyisa — For the love of people-centred law
She’s worked on one of the biggest class-action cases in South Africa and she’s taken on Uber: Zanele Mbuyisa speaks to Athandiwe Saba about advocating for the underrepresented,…
Khaya Sithole: Taken for a ride by the gig economy
Better laws can stop companies such as Uber from riding roughshod over people who do work for them but are denied employment benefits
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.