Articles for Liezl Human

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Drakenstein municipality heads to Supreme Court of Appeal over emergency housing

The municipality says its housing policy for poor rural and farm dwellers “is more generous than other municipalities in the Western Cape”

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News | 25 April 2023

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Khoisan occupation in Grabouw is no longer our problem, says forestry department

The settlement called Knoflokskraal is to be managed by departments of Public Works and COGTA

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Brief | 18 April 2023

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“Post office is crumbling under the pressure” says social grant activist

This comes as millions of gold SASSA cards will be expiring soon

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News | 6 April 2023

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UCT failed to bargain with Employees’ Union, says CCMA

The university has now committed to enter into negotiations with the union soon

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Brief | 4 April 2023

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Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation

Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say

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Brief | 30 March 2023

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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

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Brief | 28 March 2023

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Taking intellectual disability awareness month to the finish line

The annual event raises awareness and support

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Photo Essay | 27 March 2023

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Workers demand harsher penalties for farms violating labour laws

New study finds poor working conditions even on some Fairtrade-certified farms

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News | 23 March 2023

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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

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News | 20 March 2023

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NEHAWU members go back to work

Union ends strike, returns to negotiating table after deal with government

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Brief | 16 March 2023

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NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part

Labour Appeal Court has harsh words for the union, the government and the police

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News | 13 March 2023

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Fewer hospitals disrupted by strike on Thursday

Negotiations may soon take place at Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining Council

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News | 9 March 2023

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People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader

Hospitals disrupted as public sector strike intensifies

Vincent Lali, Chris Gilili, Liezl Human, Tariro Washinyira, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Thamsanqa Mbovane, and Mkhuseli Sizani

News | 8 March 2023

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No money for water and toilets at Khoisan occupation, MPs told

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, which owns the land, plans to have a meeting with the community later this month

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News | 8 March 2023

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South African activists urge French parliament to stop TotalEnergies’ “ocean grab”

Company criticised for huge profits amidst climate crisis

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News | 23 February 2023

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People queue from 4am to sort out their UIF

Cape Town labour centre serves 600 people a day. Many of them keep having to return

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News | 20 February 2023