Articles for Liezl Human
“Post office is crumbling under the pressure” says social grant activist
This comes as millions of gold SASSA cards will be expiring soon
By Liezl Human
News | 6 April 2023
UCT failed to bargain with Employees’ Union, says CCMA
The university has now committed to enter into negotiations with the union soon
By Liezl Human
Brief | 4 April 2023
Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation
Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say
By Liezl Human
Brief | 30 March 2023
NEHAWU won’t sign new 2023-24 public sector wage deal
Several other public service unions conclude 7.5% agreement with government, but NEHAWU says deal for previous year must be finalised first
By Liezl Human
Brief | 28 March 2023
Taking intellectual disability awareness month to the finish line
The annual event raises awareness and support
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 March 2023
Workers demand harsher penalties for farms violating labour laws
New study finds poor working conditions even on some Fairtrade-certified farms
By Liezl Human
News | 23 March 2023
Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups
A new means test and bank verification process has resulted in far fewer people getting the grant
By Liezl Human
News | 20 March 2023
NEHAWU members go back to work
Union ends strike, returns to negotiating table after deal with government
By Liezl Human
Brief | 16 March 2023
NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part
Labour Appeal Court has harsh words for the union, the government and the police
By James Stent and Liezl Human
News | 13 March 2023