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Unprecedented act' | Ekurhuleni Mayor slams EMPD officers for 'shameful' illegal road blockades
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has promised 'stern and decisive action' against EMPD officers who staged an illegal protest that paralysed key city routes last week. Speaking during his State of the City Address, which was briefly disrupted by EFF councillors, Xhakaza also outlined plans to strengthen law enforcement, including recruiting 334 traffic wardens and introducing new surveillance regulations.
Pilots to strike at SAA on Wednesday
South African Airways braces for a significant pilot strike on Wednesday, following failed wage negotiations. Discover how this industrial action could affect your travel plans
Goma under siege: Congolese nationals rally for peace and accountability
Congolese nationals in Cape Town march to Parliament, demanding peace and accountability following the recent seizure of Goma by M23 and Rwandan forces.
Numsa embarks on strike action over retrenchments at container depot in Durban
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) said its members had embarked on strike action after it could not reach a resolution with the company.
54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israeli
In 2024, a total of 54 journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession, with a third of those deaths caused by the Israeli military, according to an annual report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
The taxi industry should be held accountable
The economic disruptions caused by violent demonstrations and road blockages bring entire sectors to a standstill, harming businesses and everyday commuters who rely on this mode of transport.
SAA takes to the skies again
Passengers who feared losing their SAA flight bookings can finally breathe again
Long distance taxi strike over
The strike went on for over a week while the relevant authorities remain at loggerheads over an amicable solution.
South African Airways strike: what travellers need to know
Travellers on South African Airways flights are advised to prepare for potential disruptions due to an upcoming pilots' strike. Flight Centre provides essential tips for managing travel plans during this critical period.
KZN commuters describe frustration amid long-distance taxi strike
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli will be meeting the taxi associations today in Pietermaritzburg.
Protesters gather at 10 Downing Street for human rights on International Human Rights Day
Last week, during the observance of International Human Rights Day, a large-scale protest took place outside the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s residence at 10 Downing Street in London.
Key routes blockaded as long-distance taxi strike escalates in Durban
The long-distance taxi operators’ strike in Durban has intensified, blocking key routes and raising concerns about the economic impact
Long distance taxi operators warn of strike
One of the busiest daily routes between Durban and Pietermaritzburg will be among those affected. The operators have indicated that the protest could extend into next week.
Police monitor mine exits as over a thousand illegal miners remain underground in North West
The SANDF and SAPS have cut off access to food, water, and other necessities as part of their increased efforts to stop illegal mining, compelling miners to come to the surface.
Ramaphosa pays tribute to Sadtu’s founding president and former labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana
Mdladlana was a teacher by training and a former school principal, serving as the labour minister in the Cabinets of former presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma.
Former Clover workers found guilty of murdering two security guards amid protest
Video evidence showed how a crowd of striking unionists rushed and overwhelmed one of the security guards, punching and kicking him to the ground before smashing his head with rocks and other weapons.
Cosatu mobilises for national day of action
The protests, expected in major urban centres across all nine provinces, aim to shine a spotlight on the severe unemployment crisis gripping the country.
Gaza rescuers say 17 killed in strike on school-turned-shelter
Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Saturday, that a second senior commander was among 16 fighters killed in an Israeli air strike on its Beirut stronghold on Friday.
Premier bid to interdict strike at Mr Sweet fails
The Johannesburg Labour Court Judge J Daniels had ruled on Tuesday that the employer was unable to show any link between the alleged violence they complained of and the strikers.
Mac Maharaj | ‘The task of transforming our divided society remains a work in progress’
In the midst of the Passive Resistance Campaign, the two Indian leaders and Dr Xuma, the President of the ANC, signed the Dadoo-Xuma-Naicker Pact in 1947.
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.
Cape e-hailing drivers to halt services on certain days between August and December
The Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) has apologised in advance for the inconvenience that may cause during their series of monthly protests.
Fidelity ADT employees down tools over wage dispute
A number of Fidelity ADT employees have downed tools over alleged pay discrepancies for employees performing the same functions.
Police probed for death of Marikana victim’s brother
A younger sibling of one of the slain Lonmin mineworkers has been shot dead with a friend in the Eastern Cape, Ipid is investigating