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Ramaphosa’s government-business partnership is a full-blown class assault on workers and the poor

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Ramaphosa’s government-business partnership is a full-blown class assault on workers and the poor [SAFTU] 30-08-2026


Num youth structure adopts resolute programme of action to defend jobs, reject energy privatization, and end worker exploitation [NUM] 26-08-2026


/ South Africa White-collar unions win recognition in Türkyie and South Africa [IndustriALL] 19-08-2026


UASA to embark on protected strike in sugar industry [Engineering News] 15-08-2026


Nearly half of SA’s young people are not working or in training [GroundUp] 14-08-2026



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Mpumalanga COSATU Mpumalanga stands in solidarity with POPCRU over the death of Transport Inspector Kgaogelo Moela and backs the call for urgent action on Traffic Officer safety 2026-09-06 [COSATU]

Eastern Cape BAIC workers suspend 11-week strike, but talks continue 2026-09-05 [News 24]

Ramaphosa’s government-business partnership is a full-blown class assault on workers and the poor 2026-08-30 [SAFTU]

COSATU urges the Department of Employment and Labour and National Treasury to expedite the recruitment of the pledged 10 000 labour inspectors 2026-08-30 [COSATU]

Western Cape Fruit workers strike over union recognition 2026-08-27 [Ground Up]

“Are we worthy of her?” Cosatu President challenges trade unions at Emma Mashinini Public Lecture 2026-08-27 [UJ News]

Num youth structure adopts resolute programme of action to defend jobs, reject energy privatization, and end worker exploitation 2026-08-26 [NUM]

Victory for Kannaland unicipal workers 2026-08-21 [SAMWU]

South Africa White-collar unions win recognition in Türkyie and South Africa 2026-08-19 [IndustriALL]

COSATU stands firmly with NUM in defence of Eskom and workers’ jobs 2026-08-19 [COSATU]

South Africa Eswatini NGO WITAD Spotlights Global Standard Against Sexual Exploitation For more info 2026-08-16 [The Labour Pulse]

Gauteng Cosatu says 27 000 vacant teaching posts need urgent addressing 2026-08-15 [SABC]

UASA to embark on protected strike in sugar industry 2026-08-15 [Engineering News]

Gauteng Alexandra high school achieving but at a cost to teachers: Sadtu 2026-08-15 [TimesLIVE]

SAMA warns of pressure on health system as diabetes now SA's leading natural cause of death 2026-08-14 [Jacaranda FM]

Court victory stops Ekapa Minerals liquidation 2026-08-14 [IndustriALL]

Free State NEHAWU statement on brutal assault of a professional nurse – union to march in defiance of bail application 2026-08-14 [COSATU]

When freedom failed the mineworkers 2026-08-14 [Mail & Guardian]

Nearly half of SA’s young people are not working or in training 2026-08-14 [GroundUp]

SAFTU on Nkaneng mire tragedy: illegal mining is a deadly consequence of abandonment, unemployment and failure of extractivist mining model: 2026-08-14 [SAFTU]

COSATU urges Parliament to expedite passage of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Bill 2026-08-12 [COSATU]

NUM lines up strikes and court battle over Eskom restructuring 2026-08-12 [Business Day]

Unemployment rate expected to rise again as jobs crisis deepens 2026-08-12 [Business Day]

ICTU slams SACTWU over 'selective activism' and urges protection of media jobs 2026-08-12 [IOL]

North West https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-11-fourteen-reported-dead-17-injured-in-illegal-chrome-incident-near-marikana/?dm_source=blocks-list-item&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform&dm_position=4&_gl=1*vbbuvr*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA2NTk2NjM0My4xNzg2ND 2026-08-11 [Daily Maverick]

NUMSA strike forces First Battery to review retrenchments 2026-08-10 [IndustriALL]

GIWUSA con­demns planned eNCA job cuts 2026-08-10 [SUnday Independent]

Community protests against Premier Foods' proposed closure of Tulbagh facility 2026-08-10 [Independent on Saturday]

La huelga del NUMSA obliga a First Battery a reconsiderar los recortes de personal 2026-08-09 [IndustriALL]

South Africa ILO Director-General concludes Malawi visit, strengthens cooperation on jobs and social protection For more info 2026-08-09 [The Labour Pulse]

Western Cape Premier Foods faces backlash over Tulbagh plant closure threatening thousands of jobs 2026-08-08 [Weekend Argus]

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

Western Cape Fruit canning industry under threat as Premier Foods plans closure 2026-08-08 [GroundUp]

NUMSA wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine 2026-08-08 [GroundUp]

SACTWU on ConCourt's rejection of Sekunjalo's application for leave to appeal 2026-08-08 [Politicsweb/SACTWU]

GIWUSA condemns eNCA retrenchment plan, accuses eMedia of prioritising profits over workers 2026-08-08 [Newsnote]

Pick n Pay in trouble 2026-08-08 [Newsday]

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

NAPTOSA condemns calls to target schools over foreign national teachers 2026-08-08 [Voice of the Cape]

AMCU's Mathunjwa demands criminal charges after fatal gas leak at Implats Rustenburg 2026-08-08 [Briefly News]

North West Safety concerns escalate at Implats following deadly sulphur dioxide leak at Rustenburg plant 2026-08-08 [IOL]

SAFTU & FAWU: Vavi to join Heineken workers’ strike at Sedibeng Brewery 2026-08-08 [Central News]

Workers at Boxer shops deserve fair treatment, safe working conditions and equal benefits 2026-08-07 [COSATU]

North West COSATU supports its affiliate POPCRU in welcoming appointment of Lieutenant-General Arthur Peter Adams as SAPS Provincial Commissioner 2026-08-07 [COSATU]

7% wage increase, R80 meal allowance: Inside Fawu demands for Heineken workers 2026-08-07 [The Citizen]

Eastern Cape NUMSA strike forces First Battery to review retrenchments 2026-08-07 [IndustriALL]

Justice delayed: Former G4S staff struggle for dignity after Grootvlei takeover 2026-08-07 [IOL]

GIWUSA condemns planned eNCA job cuts, calls for pickets in support of workers 2026-08-07 [IOL]

Gauteng NEHAWU statement on strike action at ICASA 2026-08-07 [COSATU]

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