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SADTU statement on tragic demise of Cde Comrade Andile Shoes 2026-08-08 [SADTU]

Public transport collapse looms as commuter buses face financial ruin 2026-08-08 [Streamline]

COSATU concerned non-payment of subsidies could spell disaster for provincisl economy 2026-08-06 [COSATU]

Maspala to face tough questions over water scandal 2026-08-04 [Daily Sun]

NEHAWU to submit memorandum of demands to National Health Laboratory Service at Prince Mshiyeni Laboratory 2026-07-31 [COSATU]

NEHAWU demands action over alleged mismanagement at Phoenix Mortuary 2026-07-30 [Rising Sun Newspapers]

NEHAWU to embark on indefinite strike action at Dube Tradeport following unresolved wage dispute 2026-07-24 [COSATU]

EThekwini municipality owes Durban plumbers hundreds of thousands of rands 2026-07-17 [GroundUp]

NATU demands wider probe into Education dept recruitment 2026-07-17 [East Coast Radio]

Unions demand transparent investigation over Education job sale claims 2026-07-16 [East Coast Radio]

Water contractors say eThekwini municipality failed to pay them months ago 2026-07-11 [GroundUp]

SAMA sounds alarm over health system after deaths report 2026-07-10 [IOL]

Nearly 200 Impendle workers left without salaries for months as financial crisis deepens 2026-07-09 [Central News]

“The clothing industry is being hammered from all sides” 2026-07-08 [GroundUp]

SADTU statement on closure of Umzinyathi District Office 2026-07-06 [SADTU]

SADTU statement on the passing away of Cde Sphamandla Mpanza 2026-07-06 [SADTU]

The children cleaning up after us 2026-07-04 [Independent on Saturday]

Samwu pauses Msunduzi strike action over pay talks 2026-07-01 [The Witness]

COSATU urges lawful and humane response ahead of anti-immigration protests 2026-06-27 [East Coast Radio]

Samwu says Msunduzi strike agreement remains ‘provisional’ 2026-06-22 [East Coast Radio]

SAMWU suspends Msunduzi strike action 2026-06-20 [The Witness]

COSATU statement on National Day of Action Against Rising Cost of Living Crisis 2026-06-18 [COSATU]

COSATU to hold mass Durban picket against rising living costs 2026-06-18 [The Mercury]

Unemployed doctors protest in Pietermaritzburg 2026-06-17 [GroundUp]

SAMWU condemns Umsunduzi municipality for rushing to court instead of negotiating with striking workers 2026-06-17 [COSATU]

Councillor calls for ‘state of disaster’ declaration after services disrupted in SAMWU strike 2026-06-17 [East Coast Radio]

Communities clean city as strike threatens Comrades finish 2026-06-14 [The Witness]

Msunduzi refuse strike sparks outrage among ratepayers 2026-06-12 [East Coast Radio]

Msunduzi assures smooth Comrades weekend as workers down tools 2026-06-12 [The Witness]

Samwu, Msunduzi continue talks amid ongoing waste workers’ strike 2026-06-12 [East Coast Radio]

COSATU demands stricter penalties for employers hiring illegal immigrants 2026-06-10 [The Mercury]

Msunduzi strike disrupts water, electricity and refuse services 2026-06-06 [The Witness]

Unions raise alarm over ongoing teacher boycott at Umkhumbane Secondary 2026-05-27 [East Coast Radio]

Cameras in school: MEC promises to abide by court ruling 2026-05-27 [GroundUp]

SAFTU supports Human Rights Commission's call for calm and condemns the violence in Durban 2026-05-22 [SAFTU]

Natu slams Education Department over ongoing turmoil at uMkhumbane Secondary 2026-05-20 [Sunday Tribune]

SADTU congratulates Provincial Secretary on her appointment as SACE Chairperson 2026-05-19 [SADTU]

Legal standoff continues over uMngeni employee dismissal case 2026-05-16 [The Witness]

Sadtu stands by school principal Bragin amid fresh protests 2026-05-10 [The Witness]

NEHAWU slams Wentworth Hospital conditions as MEC Nomagugu Simelane confronts staff shortages and overcrowding 2026-05-07 [IOL]

COSATU statement on a successful May Day celebration 2026-05-04 [COSATU]

Popcru says police killings 'a direct assault on the state' 2026-05-04 [IOL]

Labour Court dismisses Durban principal’s bid to overturn suspension 2026-04-24 [News24]

Newcastle factory blitz: Retailers take action but SACTWU says problems are decades old 2026-04-24 [The Mercury]

SAMWU welcomes Constitutional Court judgement affirming workers’ rights in King Cetshwayo matter 2026-04-24 [COSATU]

Jobs alert: Education department unveils 3,000 school leadership vacancies 2026-04-21 [The Mercury]

High Court rules in favour of classroom CCTV cameras that sparked teacher boycott 2026-04-06 [Sunday Tribune]

500 Grade R teachers appointed: Unions welcome the move but highlight serious concerns 2026-03-28 [IOL]

Province appoints 500 Grade R teachers as unions call move long overdue 2026-03-28 [East Coast Radio]

Durban streets brought to a standstill for People's March 2026-03-21 [Daily Sun]

This month in labour history

This month in labour history

9-09-1970 As they were prohibited from joining a union, a provident fund (GFWBF) was established to help black workers, particularly in the textile and furniture sectors. [more]

11-09-1973 Underground miners in the west of the country, whose wages keep them in poverty, go on strike. Police open fire killing 12 and injuring 38 mineworkers. [more]