Unemployment
Covid funds for artists: Public Protector intervenes
“Artists are not seen as employees but as freelancers” says performer
By Julia Evans
Brief | 20 May 2021
Desperate pleas for government to continue Covid-19 grant
“With the grant I could buy food that lasted a month”
By Thamsanqa Mbovane and Joseph Chirume
News | 18 May 2021
Government buys farm in Ventersdorp for evicted farm workers
The families have been living in community halls after spending nights on the roadside with their belongings
News | 13 May 2021
Desperate people queue for last Covid-19 grants
Grant was terminated at the end of April but some payments are still outstanding
News | 12 May 2021
We want to move back to the dump site, say former landfill residents
About 100 people who used to live at the Makhanda dump were moved after it was upgraded
News | 12 May 2021
Covid-19 land occupiers demand water, toilets and electricity
The group vows to intensify its protest action if the Premier does not respond
News | 11 May 2021
Betting World picketed by workers demanding Covid-19 relief funds
The holding company is in business rescue after the pandemic shut down the horse racing industry
News | 10 May 2021
Waste pickers’ livelihoods at risk in Johannesburg
Informal reclaimers say the expansion of Pikitup into recycling will leave them without an income
News | 7 May 2021
Urban livestock farmers desperate for grazing land
Pastures have been displaced by land occupation and private game reserve in Colchester
News | 4 May 2021