Labour
Sweatshop saga: bargaining council not convinced by company’s denials
Council seeking to liquidate company says it has failed to disprove allegations it relies on sham co-operatives that pay below minimum wages
Law | 24 March 2026
Worker wins compensation case after 13 years of litigation
Court orders Rainbow Chickens to pay the worker more than R3-million
Law | 16 March 2026
Social workers refuse to work in Stutterheim office after labour department finds it unsafe
Labour department says the building is closed but Eastern Cape Department of Social Development says it’s been cleaned and is open
Brief | 12 March 2026
Canegrowers warn Tongaat liquidation will devastate economy
Minister Parks Tau opposes liquidation, says it will cause a “jobs bloodbath”
Law | 6 March 2026
UCT staff strike ends as agreement is reached
Unions accept 3.5% increase as progress made on other issues
By Liezl Human
Brief | 3 March 2026
Clothing company implicated in sweatshop scandal cries foul
Drake Clothing says bargaining council’s liquidation bid was done in bad faith
Law | 2 March 2026
Canegrowers to urgently intervene in sugar giant Tongaat’s liquidation
The canegrowers’ association represents 23,000 farmers
Law | 27 February 2026
Security guards down tools over late salaries at Ekurhuleni municipality
More than 70 guards employed by Motane Investment blocked entry to Duduza Customer Care Centre, saying their salaries are repeatedly paid late
Brief | 27 February 2026
Striking UCT staff demand 7% increase
Vice-chancellor agrees to meet with unions within 48 hours
By Liezl Human
News | 26 February 2026