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SAFTU on 50th anniversary of Soweto uprising honouring the youth of 1976: The struggle for liberation continues

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SAFTU on 50th anniversary of Soweto uprising honouring the youth of 1976: The struggle for liberation continues [SAFTU] 15-06-2026


UNI stands with 22,000 Pick n Pay workers as Labour Minister steps in [UNI Global Union] 13-06-2026


COSATU’s remains deeply unimpressed with latest GDP growth figures [COSATU] 11-06-2026


SAFTU welcomes recognition of the industrial crisis but calls for a decisive break with austerity, deindustrialisation and neoliberalism [SAFTU] 10-06-2026


Cosatu welcomes new laws to address wage gaps [Business Report] 09-06-2026



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Limpopo AMCU responds to dual fatalities at Northam’s Zondereinde 2026-06-16 [Mining Weekly]

Cosatu's call to action: Addressing the rising costs of living 2026-06-16 [Business Report]

SAFTU on 50th anniversary of Soweto uprising honouring the youth of 1976: The struggle for liberation continues 2026-06-15 [SAFTU]

Global UN urges calm as migration tensions draw international attention 2026-06-15 [Mail & Guardian]

Soweto uprising at 50: Youth unemployment and social crisis threaten hard-won gains of liberation 2026-06-15 [Business Day]

Northern Cape Three firefighters killed while responding to veld fire 2026-06-15 [Insight News Network]

Northern Cape NUM slams Petra Diamonds as 1 800 jobs hang in the balance at Finsch and Cullinan 2026-06-14 [Sunday World]

NUM condemns Petra diamonds' decision to place Finch mine under business rescue and threaten over 1,700 jobs 2026-06-14 [NUM]

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

Family and Cartrack reach understanding as Gcina is buried 2026-06-14 [Saturday Star]

South Africa ZCTU blames South Africa's soft stance on Zimbabwe for migration crisis 2026-06-13 [New Zimbabwe]

South Africa ZCTU condemns fresh wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa 2026-06-13 [Pindula]

UNI stands with 22,000 Pick n Pay workers as Labour Minister steps in 2026-06-13 [UNI Global Union]

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

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

Gauteng MECSU strike enters 10th month as workers demand permanent jobs 2026-06-12 [The Citizen]

Limpopo Husband sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering nurse outside Lebowakgomo Hospital gate 2026-06-12 [Central News]

Sekunjalo CEO sets record straight on Sactwu 2026-06-12 [Sunday Independent]

Free State SADTU condemns attack on student teacher 2026-06-12 [SADTU]

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

SAFTU congratulates NUPSAW on important Labour Court victory for workers’ freedom of association 2026-06-12 [SAFTU]

FEDUSA backs NTEU legal action against Fort Hare University vice-chancellor amid serious governance allegations 2026-06-12 [FEDUSA]

Union shocked by cop killing 2026-06-11 [Daily Sun]

FEDUSA calls for labour law compliance following death of Cartrack employee 2026-06-11 [FEDUSA]

COSATU’s remains deeply unimpressed with latest GDP growth figures 2026-06-11 [COSATU]

Implats and Amcu reject NUM claim of unprotected strike at Rustenburg 2026-06-11 [Business Day]

'A moral crisis': COSATU criticises 2026 Budget as a missed opportunity 2026-06-11 [IOL]

Why South African police officers are shunning detective roles: A look at workload and pay 2026-06-11 [IOL]

SAFTU on Public Investment Corporation’s R4.45 billion losses in the Isibaya Fund: workers cannot be treated as a casino 2026-06-11 [SAFTU]

COSATU's submission to Parliament on 2026/27 Budget’s Appropriation Bill 2026-06-11 [COSATU]

Gauteng City manager insists Joburg is financially sound during grilling in Parliament 2026-06-10 [Daily Maverick]

Gauteng Johannesburg ‘striking a balance’ to stay afloat but won’t abandon R10bn Samwu deal 2026-06-10 [The Citizen]

SAFTU welcomes recognition of the industrial crisis but calls for a decisive break with austerity, deindustrialisation and neoliberalism 2026-06-10 [SAFTU]

Manufacturing decline and 'growth' lie cannot build an economy on finance and real estate 2026-06-10 [SAFTU]

SAFTU and DEPACU welcome appointment of new Post Office board 2026-06-10 [SAFTU]

SAFTU condemns death of Cartrack employee Ms Ggcina Dladla 2026-06-10 [SAFTU]

COSATU demands a full investigation into tragic death of a worker at Cartrack 2026-06-10 [COSATU]

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

Shock as confidential medical records of 3 000 SAPS officers leaked 2026-06-10 [Cape Argus]

One of the biggest electricity reforms has hit a delay 2026-06-09 [IOL]

Gauteng E-tolls scrapped: A long-awaited victory for motorists 2026-06-09 [The Star]

Bafana players to get millions in World Cup bonuses 2026-06-09 [Scrolla]

Left can rebuild — if it rejects corruption 2026-06-09 [Jacobin]

Gauteng Fochville SADTU honours outstanding teachers for excellence in education 2026-06-09 [Carletonville Herald]

To conciliate or not to conciliate 2026-06-09 [Lexology]

Cosatu welcomes new laws to address wage gaps 2026-06-09 [Business Report]

FEDUSA calls for lawful, humane and coordinated migration management following President Ramaphosa’s address 2026-06-08 [FEDUSA]

Gauteng COSATU welcomes cabinet approval to SANRAL’s plan to shut down e-tolls 2026-06-08 [COSATU]

Gauteng COSATU welcomes life sentence in case of domestic worker murdered for insurance payout 2026-06-08 [COSATU]

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This month in labour history

6-06-1988 A general strike was declared by black unions and anti-apartheid groups. Up to 3 million took part in the stoppage, in protest at the 2-year-old state of emergency restrictions on the right to strike. They held out against police shootings. [more]

10-06-1918 African workers rallied in Johannesburg to protest the jailing of all 152 striking municipal workers. who had gone on strike for a shilling a day increase in pay. Radicals attempted to organise a general strike which was called off. [more]

26-06-1957 SACTU launches a "one pound a day" campaign and calls for a strike. 70 to 80% of workers in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Vereeniging observe it, achieving the first significant wage improvement since 1945. [more]