Austerity under fire as Godongwana pauses fuel levies and low-cost housing
Ahead of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement by the finance minister, protesters called for a pro-poor budget.
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Make the wealthy pay: AIDC lays out alternative to austerity
Progressive tax reforms targeting wealth, dividends and corporate profits could raise billions of rands.
Cosatu congress adjourned after credential dispute exposes tensions
Cosatu denies division within the federation while four affiliates cancel separate media briefing.
Labour federations reject migrant scapegoating, demand economic reform
The labour federations call for an end to attacks on African migrants, and labour law enforcement.
May Day rallies call for action against unemployment and poverty
The trade union federations celebrated International Workers Day with rallies around the country.
Alternative budget calls for taxing of the rich
The People Against Budget Cuts want a budget that responds to the crises of public services.
Cosatu marches for decent work and against inequality
The marches in Cape Town and Johannesburg highlighted growing poverty and inequality in the country while the government cuts back on social services.
Gauteng charities face closure as Dept of Social Development stops funding
Gauteng Social Development department has capacity issues, and cannot do the work NGOs do,” says an NGO director.
Cape Town law enforcement officers protest dismissal
The 66 LEAP officers were hired after brief training but dismissed by the City of Cape Town for failing driving and firearm competency tests.
Cape Town residents protest ‘unaffordable’ electricity tariff increase
Civic organisations and political parties marched against the electricity tariffs on Saturday.
Cosatu and SACP slam NPA decision not to prosecute Rheinmetall-Denel
Cosatu and SACP are furious over the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority not to prosecute anyone, despite the finding of the public inquiry into the deadly 2018 blast that the arms company should be held accountable.
The 1973 Durban strikes and the workers movement to end apartheid
The author argues that the Durban strikes not only resulted in the development of union structures, better working conditions, and salary increases, they also became a significant force in the liberation movement.
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