May Day rallies call for action against unemployment and poverty
The trade union federations celebrated International Workers Day with rallies around the country.
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‘No One Is Illegal!’: Marchers call for unity, justice and an end to xenophobia
Organisers called for unity of the poor and a renewed focus on dignity, justice and equal access to services for all who live in South Africa.
Saftu takes ‘jobs bloodbath’ protest to Samancor Chrome
The protesters said Samancor Chrome has failed to provide jobs and training to people in Marikana.
SAPS says army deployment is progressing well
The SANDF chief says the soldiers deployed in communities will show no mercy to criminals
Universal basic income ‘the only meaningful way forward’
Economists and human rights activists agree that the country can afford a universal basic income grant.
Solidarity protest in Western Cape for striking CHEP workers in Gauteng
CHEP workers have been on strike for 3 months.
Gauteng table tennis club suspended for opposing Zionism and genocide
T2 is appealing for an investigation of their suspension for taking a principled stand.
The future of mining is a marriage of toxic legacies: The Anglo American-Teck merger
The merger creates a global mining powerhouse that may profess ideals of sustainable operations and rehabilitation but won’t.
Food protests in Joburg and Cape Town
Hungry communities called for an end to food wastage and high food prices on World Food Day.
From Snake Park to Mogalakwena: Communities expose mining’s human toll
Mining continues to wreak social and environmental damage to communities across southern Africa.
MPs defend talks with Operation Dudula amid healthcare access crisis
The Department of Health defends its stance on engaging with anti-immigrant group.
Cosatu demands crackdown on UIF looting and inefficiency
Siyanda-Bakgatla did not qualify for the scheme but the UIF granted the platinum mine more than R800-million in Ters benefits.
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