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‘An affront to workers’: ANC slams DA’s court bid to scrap Employment Equity Act
The DA will challenge the Act at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday. The DA alleges that the Act will damage the economy even further.
South Africa's Workers' Day: Uniting against unemployment and injustice
On Workers' Day, South African unions rally against alarming unemployment rates and proposed labour law changes that jeopardise workers' rights, calling for solidarity in the fight against exploitation.
South Africa’s job crisis: youth unemployment, BEE debate, and the fight for real inclusion
On Workers’ Day 2025, South Africa reflected on the state of its labour market amid soaring youth unemployment exceeding 44%. Experts warn that despite policy shifts in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), systemic barriers—like education inequality, lack of access to capital, and geographic exclusion—continue to hinder meaningful economic inclusion.
SACP demands wealth tax increase instead of VAT hike
At the Cosatu May Day rally, SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila calls on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to replace the VAT increase with a wealth tax, arguing that such fiscal reforms are crucial for uplifting the working class.
Honouring Durban’s legacy in the Workers' Rights Revolution
On this May Day, we honour the enduring legacy of South African workers, whose fight for justice and dignity resonates through the KwaMuhle Museum, a testament to their struggles against apartheid.
SAFTU rallies for workers' rights on International Workers' Day
On International Workers' Day, SAFTU calls for solidarity against government austerity measures and highlights the ongoing struggles of workers in South Africa.