Topic: Labour unions

Security workers protest in Boksburg over unpaid wages

“It’s amazing what politicians promise just to get our votes” says union leader

News | 17 August 2023

Simunye Workers Forum to register as a trade union

The Labour Court has refused the Registrar of Labour Relations leave to appeal an order directing him to register the SWF

By Tania Broughton

Law | 16 August 2023

Domestic workers battle with workplace compensation despite landmark ruling in 2020

Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday

By Kimberly Mutandiro

News | 7 August 2023

Expelled NUMSA deputy president takes union to court

Ruth Ntlokotse wants court to declare her expulsion unlawful

By Liezl Human

News | 2 August 2023

Unions bring Makhado municipality to a standstill over “political interference”

Unions claim that Limpopo politicians are interfering in the recruitment of the chief financial officer

By Bernard Chiguvare

News | 1 August 2023

SAMWU march in Tshwane marred by violence over “internal problems”

Thousands of South African Municipal Workers’ Union members marched in Pretoria on Wednesday to demand higher salaries

By Warren Mabona

News | 26 July 2023

Registrar to fight court decision allowing Simunye Workers’ Forum to register as a trade union

Labour Court ruling cannot go unchallenged, says Registrar of Labour Relations

By Tania Broughton

Law | 18 July 2023

NUMSA Western Cape in new fight with national leadership

Office bearers say regional secretary has not been allowed to return to work

By Daniel Steyn

News | 14 July 2023

I was expelled by corrupt leaders, says ousted NUMSA member

Ruth Ntlokotse takes aim at Irvin Jim during press conference after her expulsion

By Daniel Steyn

News | 13 July 2023

COSATU leader tells government to listen to union demands or face the results at the polls next year

Union members march in cities across the country on Thursday

By Marecia Damons, Chris Gilili and Tsoanelo Sefoloko

News | 6 July 2023

Major court victory for trade union

Simunye Workers Forum is a genuine trade union, not “a vehicle for enriching individuals” says judge

By Tania Broughton

Law | 22 June 2023

“Our kids survive on pap and tea,” says protesting COGTA worker

Hundreds march to Luthuli House on Workers’ Day, demanding higher wages

By Chris Gilili

News | 2 May 2023

Hundreds of COGTA workers protest in Pretoria over unpaid wages

COGTA blames implementing agent, whose contract ended in March, for delays

By Chris Gilili

News | 26 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

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

SACCAWU members march to Parliament

Union wants government to intervene in dispute with Makro

By Vincent Lali

News | 24 March 2023