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Casual workers bearing the brunt of Covid-19 and lockdown

8th Oct 2020 Muzi Mzoyi 0

The pandemic has targeted the vulnerable in society, and the economic fallout is hurting the ‘precariat’ the most.

Marginalised workers demand better working conditions under Covid-19

15th Jul 2020 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

A group of workers demonstrated outside the Department of Labour offices against their deteriorating work conditions under covid-19.

Employers failing to provide adequate PPE

19th Jun 2020 Mzi Velapi 0

Workers and unions continue to be on the defensive under covid-19 conditions as many employers are putting their profits ahead of workers’ health and safety.

Massive taxi fare increase threatens commuters

10th Jun 2020 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

The lockdown regulation requiring taxis to run at reduced capacity has, in the absence of relief funds from government, forced taxi owners to hike fares.

CWAO offices trashed and burned

3rd Sep 2019 Mzi Velapi 0

The offices of a labour support organisation, the Casual Workers Advice Office, were some of the buildings that were trashed and burned as a wave […]

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