Labour
Thousands of municipal workers take to the streets in Buffalo City, despite interdict
Roads around the city barricaded with burning tyres, but SAMWU denies its members were involved
Brief | 17 September 2025
Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike
South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services
News | 16 September 2025
Hundreds march to demand permanent jobs with City of Ekurhuleni
Contract workers say a council decision to stop outsourcing services has not been implemented
Brief | 12 September 2025
The widows who wait: the Compensation Fund’s endless delays
“I was promised payment months ago, but I’m still waiting.”
News | 10 September 2025
Taxi strike leaves Durban commuters stranded
Taxi associations annoyed by impounding of vehicles
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 4 September 2025
Compensation for sick miners: only 30% of claimants paid out by Tshiamiso Trust
Most claims do not meet the medical criteria, AGM told
News | 4 September 2025
Durban waste workers protest over salary cuts
Payrates have halved since new contracts started
Brief | 3 September 2025
Give us each a hectare of land, say women farm workers
Farm workers who produce the country’s food often go hungry, says Women on Farms Project
By Liezl Human
News | 29 August 2025
Security guards say they were fired for joining unions
Striking guards block offices in Cofimvaba
News | 22 August 2025