Taxi protest in Cape Town – Photo essay
The protest called by Santaco left thousands stranded on the first day of the two-day action.
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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.
Ritshidze report reveals ill-treatment of vulnerable people at healthcare centres in KZN
Sections of marginalised communities are denied access to healthcare in KZN.
Public servants strike for 10% across the board
The unions are demanding 10% across the board and the withdrawal of the unilateral implementation of a 3% increase by government.
Hebron’s roads are a nightmare to navigate
Residents say the local government has been promising to have the roads fixed since 2010.
Farmworkers say 2012 strike changed little
Farmworkers say the 2012 demands for improvement of working and living conditions have still not been met
Public sector unions demonstrate around the country
The unions are adamant that they will go back to the streets in demand for a 10% salary increase.
River Club development highlights questionable process by City of Cape Town
The authors argue that the City of Cape Town has not been an impartial authority in giving approval to the development.
Activists march against austerity budget
The finance minister announced the extension of the SRD grant by a year while activists are calling for a basic income grant of R1,500 a month.
Public sector unions go back to the 10% salary demand
Cosatu-affiliated unions say the government continues to undermine the collective bargaining process.
Eastern Cape healthcare needs fixing – Ritshidze report
Staff shortages, staff attitudes, extended waiting times and medicine stockouts are crippling health services in the province.
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