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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa pays tribute to Phakama Kheswa, a dedicated leader and advocate for workers’ rights, following his passing.
Cosatu welcomes Cabinet's decision to reconsider the 2% VAT hike while emphasising the need for a balanced budget that strengthens public services, stimulates economic growth, and protects the working class. The union federation outlines key priorities ahead of the March 12 Budget presentation.
Explore the alarming healthcare challenges at Northdale Hospital as revealed by the KwaZulu-Natal Health Portfolio Committee’s recent visit, highlighting critical issues affecting patient care.
COSATU and various trade unions are mobilising against the Western Cape Government's decision to cut over 2000 teacher posts, calling for a protest coinciding with the Premier's State of the Province Address.
They announced plans for a stay away, and called on all workers to support the protest action set to take place on February 26.
COSATU and various trade unions are mobilising against the Western Cape Government's decision to cut over 2,000 teacher posts, calling for a protest coinciding with the Premier's State of the Province Address
The Budget has the capacity to drive investment and deliver public services enabling society and the economy to function.
South Africa's largest trade union federation warns that proposed US tariffs could jeopardise thousands of jobs across multiple sectors, potentially affecting the country's 41. 9% unemployment rate and Agoa benefits. Cosatu calls for diplomatic engagement while defending SA's sovereign interests.
Cosatu welcomes its progressive commitments and are encouraged by progress achieved over the past year but remain extremely worried about the slow pace of implementation in many instances.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said in a statement on Thursday that it had reservations about the implementation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA
Four people, including two off-duty police officers, were killed in a tavern shooting in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting unions to call for urgent safety measures for law enforcement.
After three months of disruption, staff at Ray Nkonyeni Municipality return to work following a resolution to the strike, highlighting the challenges faced in local governance.
Doctors and unions in South Africa are sounding the alarm over a growing unemployment crisis that is severely impacting patient care and the healthcare system, with protests highlighting the urgent need for action.
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.
A core supplier of speciality steel, AMSA has been central to automotive manufacturing, providing high-grade materials critical for components into vehicle production lines.
The Ga-Chuene Clinic in Limpopo has reopened with new safety measures after two nurses were attacked, highlighting ongoing security concerns in healthcare facilities.
South Africa faces a critical juncture as 67 000 Community Works Programme employees face dismissal amidst record unemployment rates. This comprehensive analysis examines the urgent need for public sector reform and proposes solutions to address the nation's employment crisis.
The effect of this latest development will reverberate throughout the economy and the continent, impacting the auto, motor, construction and mining sub-sector of the economy and all who work in it.
Shunmugam added that many employees of Amsa considered Newcastle their home, and relocating to another town would be a significant challenge.
Samatu urged the Ministry of Health to urgently develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to employ the skilled doctors, ensuring that their talents are not wasted but instead directed toward fortifying SA’s healthcare system.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) said on Wednesday it noted with serious concern the announcement by ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to wind down its longs steel business at its Newcastle plant.
Newcastle Business Chamber and the Association of South African Chambers say job losses devastating to economy.
Newcastle Business Chamber and the Association of South African Chambers say job losses devastating to economy.
Numsa general secretary, Irvin Jim, said that as the union they will fight these proposed retrenchments because it was their duty to do everything possible to save jobs.
The letter further states that the decision to cut jobs will have devastating effects on both educators and learners at a number of schools.