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AMCU calls for thorough investigation into various mineworker injuries [Mining Weekly] 16-01-2026


/ South Africa Research Uncovers Global Laws Empowering Workers [The Journasl of Economic Geography] 13-01-2026


COSATU congratulates the Class of 2025 on an historic pass rate [COSATU] 13-01-2026


/ USA Zwelinzima Vavi urges support for boycott of US-hosted FIFA World Cup [IOL] 11-01-2026


Can the workers find common cause, and what would it mean for SA’s politics? [Daily Maverick] 08-01-2026



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Government urged to act against illicit tobacco trade as BATSA closure looms 2026-01-16 [IOL]

Closure of BAT factory puts 35,000 jobs at risk 2026-01-16 [Business Day]

SAFTU stands in solidarity with communities affected by devastating floods 2026-01-16 [SAFTU]

SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, to join Mafoko workers in picket over unpaid December wages 2026-01-16 [SAFTU]

SAFTU on the possible prime lending rate cartel under investigation by the Competition Commission 2026-01-16 [SAFTU]

AMCU calls for thorough investigation into various mineworker injuries 2026-01-16 [Mining Weekly]

COSATU strongly welcomes Minister Creecy’s call for a total ban on drinking and driving 2026-01-16 [COSATU]

COSATU is deeply worried by the explosion in illicit tobacco and the possible loss of 230 jobs 2026-01-16 [COSATU]

Free State SADTU Free State congratulates the Matric class of 2025 in the province 2026-01-15 [SADTU]

KwaZulu-Natal Sadtu seeks court order compelling Education Dept to pay schools 2026-01-15 [The Witness]

SADTU defends matric results amid ‘30% pass mark’ controversy 2026-01-15 [The Mercury]

Minister vows talks with GEMS over tariffs hike 2026-01-15 [Juta Medical Brief]

SAFTU condemns DA Party’s hypocritical and selective outrage: demands principled consistency in upholding international law 2026-01-15 [SAFTU]

USA NUMSA to march on US embassy in Sslidarity With Venezuela — union condemns what it calls unlawful US actions and calls for solidarity with Venezuelans 2026-01-15 [Central News]

USA NUMSA to march on US embassy in Sslidarity With Venezuela — union condemns what it calls unlawful US actions and calls for solidarity with Venezuelans 2026-01-15 [Central News]

‘I am officially retired!’ confirms new Safpu president Thulani Hlatshwayo 2026-01-15 [Sunday World]

North West SADTU ncongratulate the Metric class of 2025 2026-01-15 [SADTU]

COSATU welcomes historic victory for Rustenburg Municipal workers 2026-01-15 [COSATU]

South Africa How global laws can give workers real power 2026-01-14 [Phys.org]

COSATU notes National Assembly’s passing of Special Appropriation Bill 2026-01-14 [COSATU]

SADTU welcomes members and learners to the 2026 academic year 2026-01-14 [SADTU]

COSATU congratulates the Class of 2025 on an historic pass rate 2026-01-13 [COSATU]

Mpumalanga COSATU Mpumalanga congratulates the Class of 2025 and calls for urgent youth job creation 2026-01-13 [COSATU]

Mpumalanga COSATU Mpumalanga congratulates the Class of 2025 and calls for urgent youth job creation 2026-01-13 [COSATU]

SADTU statement on 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations 2026-01-13 [SADTU]

Western Cape SADTU ongratulates the NSC class of 2025 2026-01-13 [SADTU]

South Africa Research Uncovers Global Laws Empowering Workers 2026-01-13 [The Journasl of Economic Geography]

KwaZulu-Natal Schools face resource crisis impacting meals & textbooks ahead of Jan 14 reopening 2026-01-13 [The Mercury]

SAFTU on 2025 Matric results: record pass rate cannot hide systemic failures in education 2026-01-13 [SAFTU]

Record matric pass rate welcomed, but Naptosa flags cheating and ‘gatekeeping’ risks 2026-01-13 [IOL]

Car dealer under fire for cutting jobs 2026-01-13 [TopAuto]

SAFTU demands urgent action against Mafoko Security over provident fund deductions 2026-01-12 [Central News]

FEDUSA welcomes fuel price decrease as relief for workers and households 2026-01-12 [FEDUSA]

Cosatu urges long-term solutions as job cuts hit motor industry 2026-01-11 [Sowetan]

USA Zwelinzima Vavi urges support for boycott of US-hosted FIFA World Cup 2026-01-11 [IOL]

KZN and Northern Cape schools face readiness crisis as unions raise alarms 2026-01-11 [IOL]

Naptosa warns of teacher safety concerns ahead of school reopening 2026-01-10 [Jacaranda FM]

SADTU statement on the adjustment of employer medical subsidy for GEMS members 2026-01-09 [SADTU]

KwaZulu-Natal SADTU statement on the state of readiness for school re-opening 2026-01-09 [SADTU]

Call for businesses to review prices for school essentials 2026-01-09 [Zululand Observer]

Venezuela US actions violate international law, Venezuela’s sovereignty: Cosatu 2026-01-09 [SABC]

COSATU: ANC January 8th Statement expectations 2026-01-09 [COSATU]

SAFTU on the decline of manufacturing production and the collapse of industrial base 2026-01-09 [SAFTU]

PSA welcomes NSFAS accommodation overhaul for 2026, urges continued oversight and support 2026-01-08 [Politicsweb/PSA]

KwaZulu-Natal Natu warns some schools not ready to reopen 2026-01-08 [East Coast Radio]

Ramaphosa does not owe Marikana a visit over 2012 massacre, ANC chairperson Mantashe says 2026-01-08 [Mail & Guardian]

KwaZulu-Natal Education Dept moves to quell concerns over undelivered Learning and Teacher Support Materials 2026-01-08 [The Witness]

Can the workers find common cause, and what would it mean for SA’s politics? 2026-01-08 [Daily Maverick]

Western Cape Education Department faces challenges as schools prepare to reopen in disadvantaged areas 2026-01-07 [IOL]

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This month in labour history

8-01-1912 The African National Congress is founded in Bloemfontein [more]

9-01-1973 A strike wave begins in Durban when 2000 black brickworkers walk off the job and win a doubling of their wages [more]

10-01-1973 100,000 mainly Black African workers at the Coronation Brick & Tile factory in Durban walked off the job and succeeded in doubling wages and making progress towards racially mixed trade unions. [more]

11-01-1973 Strike at tea packaging factory, TW Becket & Co. Despite police intervention and threats of dismissal, 100 out of 150 Black employees continue to strike. On January 25, they obtained the requested raise and reinstatement. [more]

23-01-1982 Formula1 Grand Prix drivers went on strike and barricaded themselves in doors in protest against new "super licence" conditions. They were fined but they won and the new licences were withdrawn. [more]