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Patient safety at risk: Labour Court upholds dismissal of doctor with drug issues
A Hermanus doctor who refused drug testing and showed signs of cocaine use has lost his Labour Court case, with the judge ruling his behaviour posed an 'imminent threat' to patients. The court overturned an arbitrator's earlier decision that had awarded the doctor six months' compensation.
Djokovic player union launches legal blitz against tennis governing bodies
The International Tennis Federation (ITF), and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) were also named as defendants in a series of actions in the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union.
How the R28. 79 Minimum Wage is transforming South African labour
This has been a demand that Cosatu and our predecessors campaigned for over many decades, with its legislation into law shepherded by the Federation with the active support of the ANC and now President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Trump 'not the president of workers' - unions chief
As Donald Trump returns to power promising to champion workers' rights, the head of the International Trade Union Confederation delivers a stark warning, citing concerns over trade wars, tariffs, and inflation that could severely impact workers globally. Drawing from Trump's previous presidency, union chief Luc Triangle challenges these promises at the World Economic Forum.
The Trump and Musk bromance is a match made in right-wing heaven
Workers and their families should prepare for a potential assault on labour rights under a Trump presidency, writes Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.
Equal pay for equal work! How to shatter the barriers of unfair discrimination in South Africa
The principle of equal pay for equal work is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative to correct historical injustices and foster equality in the workplace.
World Congress Education International: Addressing urgent issues in education around the world
Education International is a global federation representing over 32 million teachers and education support personnel through 383 member organisations, and spans from pre-school to tertiary education in 178 countries and territories.
State of Climate Action report: Urgent action needed says Presidential Climate Commission
South Africa must accelerate its climate action efforts, as highlighted in the latest Presidential Climate Commission report. The nation’s commitment is strong, but significant barriers hinder progress.
Diversity at an elite school a mask for white supremacy
‘School-ties’, the eye-opening and groundbreaking documentary series on child-grooming highlights a darker side of control, intimidation and manipulation by authorities in power entrusted with a duty of care.
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.
Waste picking volunteers who have been overlooked for jobs at Pikitup demand to be hired
Services were disrupted at the Pikitup Randburg Depot as workers took to the streets to protest against the employment practices and alleged corruption and nepotism within the waste management company.
Urgent action required: South Africa's infrastructure, crime, corruption, and energy crisis in focus at Agoa Forum
Both labour and business agreed that there were issues in South Africa that needed to be dealt with urgently if aggressive investment was to happen.
USA-Africa trade deal talks set to take centre stage in Joburg as AGOA Forum begins
AGOA provides duty-free access to the U. S. market for most agricultural and manufactured products exported by eligible African countries. It has been renewed twice and is due to expire in September 2025.
A country that faces a poly-crisis needs poly-response, says business and labour
Both business and labour representatives in South Africa have said that the economy will not grow by some miracle and called for a more partnered approach.
‘Some crises can’t be wished away, we must be prepared’ - Mashatile encourages partnerships at Nedlac Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.
DA march against ‘race quotas’ in government’s Employment Equity Bill
DA leader John Steenhuisen said this “Race Quotas Act” could cost up to 600,000 jobs and was only designed to benefit one group, ANC cadres.
Namibian fuel station boss suspends himself over ‘whipping game’
A fuel station owner in northern Namibia, accused of whipping his employees has put himself on 14 days suspension, along with the involved employees to allow for investigations.
WATCH: Here’s why thousands of nurses are downing tools in the UK
On Thursday, thousands of nurses across much of the UK went on strike, protesting over low pay and demanding better salaries and better working conditions.
Canada’s S-211 bill will not eliminate child labour slavery in the supply chains of Canada, says human rights activist
Recently, Canada’s Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, came back from the standing committee unchanged.
1 in 5 people affected by violence and harassment in the workplace – report
Young women were twice as likely as young men to have faced sexual violence and harassment, and migrant women were almost twice as likely as non-migrant women to report sexual violence and harassment.
Spearheading development through electronic innovation
With more than a century of brand heritage, Hisense’s key asset in South Africa and the African continent is savvy technological innovation to make electrical products accessible to millions of families.
Nearly 2000 workers might lose their jobs if Sibanye institutes retrenchments
Sibanye said on Tuesday that it would enter into consultation, in terms of S189A of the Labour Relations Act (S189), with organised labour and other affected stakeholders, regarding the possible restructuring of its SA gold operations.
Follow these golden rules to manage people in your growing business
“The good news is that even if you are not a natural leader, managing people is a skill you can learn and improve with practice and the right advice. “-Gerhard Hartman
Glencore gives notice of retrenchment to some workers
The company said that an internal memo, issued on Monday, had been directed to workers in the Group Services department.