Labour unions

Labour Court rejects union bid to stop job losses at Tulbagh cannery

The court found that Premier FMCG had followed due process in negotiating voluntary severance packages

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Law | 9 November 2026

Behind the leadership crisis at NUMSA

Fight between Irvin Jim and his rivals goes way back

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News | 4 November 2026

COSATU congress ends with compromise

Delegates resolve to support both SACP and ANC in municipal elections

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News | 14 October 2026

Why COSATU’s congress collapsed

For the first time in its 40 year history, SA’s biggest union gathering did not reach quorum

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Analysis | 17 September 2026

COSATU shocked by exclusion from Premier Foods factory closure talks

The retrenchment consultation period is due to end on 26 September

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News | 10 September 2026

Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue

Workers at the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation’s vehicle assembly plant near Gqeberha are expected to resume work next week

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News | 4 September 2026

Fruit worker strike ends

NUFAS has accepted Betko’s existing 5% wage increase, but the dispute over the union’s membership remains unresolved

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Brief | 28 August 2026

Fruit workers strike over union recognition

Dispute over numbers at Villiersdorp company

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News | 26 August 2026

Sugar workers down tools

Tongaat Hulett workers demand a 13% wage increase

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Brief | 19 August 2026