Remember Babita Deokaran! Act against corruption in department of health, demand activists
Led by Defend Our Democracy, activists called for Gauteng Premier Lesufi to take action against corruption in the health sector.
Johannesburg
Families and survivors of Jukskei River drowning shocked and traumatised
The rainy season regularly claims victims from among the people living on the banks of the Jukskei River in Alexandra but never have so many people drowned on the same day.
Activists march to end oil and gas exploration by TotalEnergies
Environmental activists are demanding an end to the use of fossil fuels and a move to 100% renewable energy.
Diepsloot streets engulfed in rubbish for three weeks
Diepsloot residents are troubled by uncollected rubbish and its potential impact on their health.
Public sector unions all united for better wages
The public sector unions are planning a nationwide strike on Tuesday next week that will involve essential workers.
Public sector unions go back to the 10% salary demand
Cosatu-affiliated unions say the government continues to undermine the collective bargaining process.
Transnet workers on strike over wages
Workers at Transnet are demanding a 13,5% increase while the employer is offering 3%.
Cosatu marches for decent work
Workers in twelve major centres around the country marched for decent and improved working conditions.
Zamimpilo residents hostage to Zama-Zama war
Residents of Zamimpilo informal settlement say they trip over uncollected heaps of rubbish during the day and duck bullets from zama-zamas at night.
Former president Mbeki still in denial about AIDS
Despite all the evidence and the turnaround in the HIV/AIDS epidemic since the rollout of ARV therapy, Mbeki still doubts the cause of AIDS.
Yeoville Market traders still picking up the pieces three months after fire
“Things will never be the same ever again,” said one trader who lost everything in the June fire.
Cosatu delegates boo Mantashe off stage
The public sector unions in Cosatu are angered by the threat to collective bargaining and are looking to the congress underway at Gallagher Convention Centre, to lead a united response.
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