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Government extends contracts for 67,000 community work beneficiaries until March amid protests
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), has extended a contract extension for 67,000 CWP beneficiaries who were set to lose their jobs, following protests and criticism from labour unions over the proposed job cuts.
EFF demands leaner governance as ministerial costs surge under the DA-ANC coalition
The EFF accuses the DA-ANC coalition of using public funds for political patronage, calling for a leaner and more efficient government that prioritises the citizens’ needs.
Ocean Basket CEO co-operating with authorities after being caught in Babel restaurant saga
A the raid that took place on Sunday evening was focused on Babel, it also spilled into Ocean Basket being investigated by the Department of Employment and Labour.
DA demands alternative plan from government to save teachers’ jobs
The DA has called on National Treasury to immediately address this funding shortfall, saying it is unacceptable that provinces are being forced to make difficult decisions because of a wage agreement that was negotiated at national level but not fully funded.
South Africa’s minimum wage earners struggle amid high costs of living
“I thought having a job would bring financial stability, but, it has brought nothing but a constant struggle to make ends meet,” said Mukwebo.
Mister Sweets Factory workers demand sweet deal: R19,500 or no marshmallows!
Workers at a popular candy and jellies company are demanding a sweet wage increase, which will mean a break from loan sharks and struggling to make ends meet.
Joburg’s M1 highway at a standstill amid Samwu strike
A South African Municipal Workers Union’s (Samwu) strike in Johannesburg has brought traffic on the M1 highway near Braamfontein to a complete standstill.
Gauteng Transport MEC pleased as talks resume over Gautrain wage strike
Gauteng's MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed approval of the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) returning to negotiations amid the ongoing wage increase strike.
WATCH: eThekwini refuse workers go on the rampage, trashing Durban
Some of the areas affected by the widespread protests were uMngeni, the Redhill cemetery area, the entrance to Verulam, Pinetown, Newlands West and the Tongaat CBD.
eThekwini Municipality secures court interdict against striking waste workers who are trashing the city
The city is on the verge of total collapse, according to the DA because of striking EThekwini municipality workers.
Changes in the national minimum wage regulations: Here is what you need to know
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi earlier this month announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked.
uShaka Marine World to close from Monday due to strike over wages
Durban's uShaka Marine World will be closed from Monday, February 12, after workers issued management with a notice to strike following a stalemate in wage negotiations.
Wage access double-edged sword
Allowing workers to access a portion of their salary already earned may help them take care of immediate needs in the middle of the month, but the “earned wage access” scheme runs the risk of resulting in them having nothing left to take home at the end of the month.
Wage negotiations may be settled in record time if members agree to government offer
In a briefing held by a coalition of trade unions that constitute a majority in the Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), the unions said they were seeking a mandate from their members on the latest and final offer from government.
National strike: you may not be able to bury your loved ones any time soon
“If there are any plans or any hopes of burying this weekend, consider postponing them,” undertakers urge, as the national strike threatens to seriously impact all state departments, especially Home Affairs, Transport, and Border Control.
National shutdown: How businesses can deal with the impact of strike action in the workplace
The strike is legally protected, which means that technically employers cannot take disciplinary action against those employees who choose to participate.
Eskom wage deal: entrepreneurs not optimistic load shedding will abate any time soon
“As a result of the strike, maintenance work has had to be postponed, and this backlog will take time to clear. “
Fears rise of more loadshedding as wage dispute protests break out at Eskom’s power stations
Eskom said on Friday that it currently involved a dispute with its employees over wages, which has resulted in a protest at nine of its power stations and facilities.
Numsa vows to continue with Implats strike despite Labour Court granting Reagetswe temporary interdict
This follows the Labour Court granting Reagetswe Mining Group an interdict preventing Numsa members at the company from embarking on a strike until a final decision was made on the status of the broader strike.