Cape Town’s toilets that are too hazardous to use
Residents of Khayelitsha’s informal settlements have to contend with communal toilets that do not flush or portable toilets they have to clean out themselves.
Month: Nov 2022
Private security to get police training in Zimbabwe
Security unions welcome the government’s proposal for extra training for guards but do not trust the government enough to provide it.
Backyarders in Stellenbosch want houses or might occupy the golf course
Stellenbosch backyard dwellers declare that they have exhausted peaceful engagement with the municipality
‘Betrayed’ by former comrades, public sector unions threaten full-blown strike
As public sector unions embarked on a strike on Tuesday in major centres around the country, they have threatened a full-blown strike on the 2nd of December if their demands are not met.
Taxi protest in Cape Town – Photo essay
The protest called by Santaco left thousands stranded on the first day of the two-day action.
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.
Zim public sector unions to receive annual bonuses
The Zimbabwean government has announced that it will pay annual bonuses to public servants but some union leaders say it got away cheaply.
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
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