Health workers in PE use Mkhize’s visit to highlight their plight
During his visit to the Port Elizabeth area, Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize admitted that the health facilities in the Eastern Cape are in an appalling state.
Zimbabwe informal workers cry foul over new lockdown restrictions
Informal economy workers in Zimbabwe say the government imposed the lockdown without making sure they would have means to survive.
E Cape hospital workers struggle for protection
Healthcare workers at Frere hospital in East London say that their working conditions have not changed since they last protested in June.
Zim employers taking advantage of longer working hours imposed by Covid
Trade unions organising domestic workers in Zimbabwe say that employers are taking full advantage of the changing work environment imposed by the lockdown due to covid-19.
Alexandra food gardening in hard times
Covid-19 and the consequent lockdown has affected communal food gardens that contribute to food security for the poor in Alexandra.
Commitment or marketing: is there really an ethical awakening in the fashion industry?
In February 2019, Spain’s fashion multinational Inditex put a new sweatshirt on the market with a promising slogan. Printed, in capital letters on a black […]
Health Department calls police against careworkers
After being violently removed by the police from the offices of the health department, community careworkers vowed to continue their struggle.
Understanding the Covid-19 Pandemic and its social consequences
Elitsha Viewpoint Introduction In the richest country in the world we are told that More than twenty-four million US workers have applied for unemployment benefits in the […]
COVID-19 and Public Transport – From Crisis to a Crash
Public transport in South Africa remains a public hazard 26 years into democracy.
EC Careworkers demand permanent employment
Community careworkers in the Eastern Cape marched to the provincial Department of Health demanding direct and permanent employment.
Duncan Village residents not happy with relocation
Residents of Duncan Village informal settlement say they are not happy with being moved to temporary relocation units.
Marginalised workers demand better working conditions under Covid-19
A group of workers demonstrated outside the Department of Labour offices against their deteriorating work conditions under covid-19.
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