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Sweet victory for workers embroiled in seven-year legal battle with Heineken

After a lengthy seven-year legal struggle, six former workers at Heineken's Sedibeng plant have finally received justice and compensation for their unfair dismissal, marking a significant victory against labour broking practices.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Heineken workers win compensation after seven-year legal battle

After a lengthy seven-year legal struggle, six former workers at Heineken's Sedibeng plant have finally received justice and compensation for their unfair dismissal, marking a significant victory against labour broking practices.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

City of Ekurhuleni slaps close to 400 metro police officers with pre-dismissal notices over illegal strike

Nearly 400 EMPD officers face pre-dismissal action after taking part in an unauthorized protest that gridlocked major highways and disrupted access to OR Tambo International Airport.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Ekurhuleni Metro Police strike | Mbalula condemns highway blockade amid salary dispute

EMPD officers' illegal protest over salary cuts sparks major traffic chaos at OR Tambo, drawing fierce criticism from ANC's Mbalula as officers face potential disciplinary action for using state vehicles to block highways. Social media erupts as public points fingers at ANC leadership.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Ekurhuleni Metro warns EMPD officers over illegal strike participation

The city of Ekurhuleni has warned EMPD officers who participated in an illegal protest over overtime and salary adjustments that action will be taken against them if they caused any damage or injuries during the strike.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Traffic chaos on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport as EMPD officers participate in illegal strike action

Significant delays on the R24 and N3 highways as metro police officers demand salary increases and block traffic in protest.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Potential turbulence ahead: SAA pilots set to strike as negotiations break down

South African Airways faces potential disruptions as pilots initiate work-to-rule industrial action.

Business Jobs
IOL Reporter|Published

Electoral Commission's strike limitation sparks legal battle

The Johannesburg Labour Court examines Nehawu's challenge against the Electoral Commission's restrictions on strike action during critical election periods

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

Electoral Commission's strike limitation sparks legal battle

The Johannesburg Labour Court examines Nehawu's challenge against the Electoral Commission's restrictions on strike action during critical election periods

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Zelenskyy invited to special EU Ukraine summit next week

The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Israel army says killed Hamas commander in Lebanon for planning attacks

Israeli forces eliminated Hamas commander Mohammed Shahine in southern Lebanon, accusing him of orchestrating Iran-backed attacks against Israeli civilians.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Germany's Scholz warns against NATO-Russia war escalation

In a heated pre-election debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlines his stance on Ukraine's NATO membership whilst warning of the risks of wider conflict with Russia.

News World
Sputnik|Published

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Deadly drone strikes hit nuclear plant and refinery

In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Israel far-right minister vows to oppose Gaza deal

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday vowed to oppose any deal to end the Gaza war, while top officials reported progress towards securing an agreement.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Gaza rescuers say children among 12 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces pounded the Palestinian territory on Thursday, killing at least 12 people including three girls, 15 months into the war.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Ukraine's attack on car with journalists motivated by ideological hatred – case materials

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a car with journalists on the Donetsk-Gorlovka (Horlivka) highway in the Donetsk People's Republic by prior conspiracy motivated by ideological hatred.

News World
Sputnik|Published

Russia strikes Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure in response to long-range missile bombardment

The Russian armed forces launched a massive strike on critical facilities of the fuel and energy infrastructure of Ukraine, which provided the work of the military-industrial complex, in response to Kiev's use of six ATACMS missiles at the airfield in Taganrog, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

News World
Sputnik|Published

Gaza rescuers say Israeli kills 33 in morning strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

This is why taxi drivers are striking and have blocked the N3 road in KZN

The KZN MEC of transport is set to meet with taxi owners to attempt to stop the strike and open the roads.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Xolile Mtembu|Published