Justice delayed again for assaulted farmworker
Violence on South African farms is endemic and farmworkers all too commonly are the victims.
Farmworkers working and living conditions
How South African wineland workers used global networks to fight for their rights
Echoes of apartheid-style exploitation of workers have resurfaced in recent years in South Africa. Debates around these malpractices were given fresh impetus four years ago […]
Delegates say 4IR should not be used for profits
On the last day of the farmworkers conference at the UWC, the farmworkers warned against the use of technology for super-profits.
Farmworkers want government to take tough measures against farmers
Farmworkers’ organisations and labour unions at a farmworkers conference at UWC were not happy with the lack of a clear plan from Thulas Nxesi on how to deal with recalcitrant farmers.
Farmworkers tell of poor working and living conditions
The fact that farmworkers work the land under working and living conditions that have not changed since the Western Cape strike of 2012 should be […]
Farmworkers’ organisations demand “real ethical standards and trading” from wine monopolies
The quantity and quality of wine available in Scandinavia is strictly controlled by the governments and tenders are issued for wine producers.
Lack of services in Grabouw’s informal settlement negatively affects women
Inadequate water and sanitation services in Siyanyanzela in Grabouw is an extra burden for women who are residents of the informal settlement. More than five […]
Farmworkers in Grabouw strike for R250 daily wage
Workers at Oak Valley Farm have been on strike since Monday. With support from the nearby Grabouw community, they aim to lead a shutdown of the town.
en