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Farm workers march to demand services from the Department of Labour

13th May 2025 Vincent Lali 0

The protesters called for the department of labour to enforce all labour laws, including the national minimum wage and harsh punishment for non-compliant employers,

Court interpreters in W Cape on strike

8th May 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

The strike by court interpreters over non-payment has entered its fourth day on Thursday.

Western Cape healthcare workers want what they have in Gauteng – permanent employment

1st May 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

Currently they earn a minimum wage under R5,000 while playing a key role in the provision of primary healthcare.

South Africans swim from Robben Island in support of Palestine

28th April 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

The relay swim raised R600,000 for the relief work of Gift of the Givers in Palestine.

Shack dwellers from Khayelitsha protest in Cape Town

24th April 2025 Vincent Lali 0

As winter creeps in, residents of informal settlements in Khayelitsha protest for basic services.

Prasa removes informal traders from Khayelitsha Station

2nd April 2025 Vincent Lali 0

Plans to fully re-open the central line come at a high price for informal traders

Informal settlement residents protest for basic services on Human Rights Day

21st March 2025 Vincent Lali 0

The protest by Social Distance informal settlement started on Wednesday after electricity disconnections.

Civil society against the austerity budget

13th March 2025 Mzi Velapi Vincent Lali 0

The finance minister held on to increasing VAT rather than taxing the rich.

Anti-Apartheid Movement targets Israel

25th February 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

The South African chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement will meet to renew calls for action against Israel.

Sassa card replacement process proves costly for grant beneficiaries

25th February 2025 Vincent Lali 0

A new Sassa card means more long queues and frustration for grant beneficiaries.

GNU differences postpone budget speech while People’s Budget petition falls on deaf ears

20th February 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

Finance minister Godongwane would neither make his budget speech nor hear the People’s Budget petition against austerity.

Cosatu, Saftu and SACP unite against budget cuts

18th February 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

Over 20 organisations have endorsed the people’s budget that calls for an end to austerity measures.

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