Labour federations reject migrant scapegoating, demand economic reform
The labour federations call for an end to attacks on African migrants, and labour law enforcement.
Simon Ramapuputla
‘We reject the scapegoating of migrants’: Vavi joins march against PIE amendments
The proposed legislation threaten constitutional protections and criminalise poverty and should be withdrawn, Abahlali demanded.
SACP’s Conference of the Left professes unity as MKP embraces the xenophobic Right
The conference proclaimed unity of the poor and working class, despite differences between participating organisations.
IEC launches 2026 election campaign to fight voter apathy, disinformation
More people are registered to vote in the upcoming election than in the 2024 national and provincial elections.
May Day rallies call for action against unemployment and poverty
The trade union federations celebrated International Workers Day with rallies around the country.
‘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
IEC announces voter registration weekend ahead of local government elections
With over 260,000 new voters registered between November and end of February this year, the IEC is still urging South Africans to register to vote.
Universal basic income ‘the only meaningful way forward’
Economists and human rights activists agree that the country can afford a universal basic income grant.
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