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When Foreign Workers Lose, South African Workers Don’t Win

An encounter with Edward, a migrant worker in Cape Town, highlights the harsh realities faced by foreigners in South Africa's labour market. Despite challenges, his story offers…

  • Harald Bauder
5 min read
The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented party.
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Former Numsa leader accuses Irvin Jim of perjury and abuse of power

Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
Essential: Although trade unions no longer occupy the same status they did during apartheid, they remain vital for vulnerable workers. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
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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

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read