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South Africa:
Truck Strike Violence Continues
SAPA, 10 October 2012
Four truck drivers were injured on Wednesday as a truckers' strike marred by violence entered its third week, with no end in sight. Read more »
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South Africa:
Strike to Expand to Port Workers
SAPA, 8 October 2012
A strike by truck drivers is set to spread to rail and port workers this week, the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) said. Read more »
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South Africa:
Second Court Order Against Strike Violence Issued
SAPA, 5 October 2012
The Labour Court issued another court interdict aimed at preventing further violence in the truck drivers' strike, the Road Freight Employers Association said on Friday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Seven Trucks Set Alight in Cape Town During Satawu Strike
West Cape News, 3 October 2012
Two more trucks were set alight in Cape Town yesterday bringing the total number of trucks set alight since the South African Trade and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) strike started… Read more »
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South Africa:
Transport Talks Resume
SAPA, 3 October 2012
Talks between striking truck drivers and employers resumed on Wednesday at the road freight bargaining council in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Read more »
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South Africa:
Green Light for Truck Driver Protest
SAPA, 1 October 2012
Striking truck drivers have been granted permission to gather on Johannesburg's Beyers Naude Square for a meeting on Monday, metro police said. Read more »
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South Africa:
News in Brief - Unions, Employers Still in Truck Talks
Daily Maverick, 1 October 2012
A round-up of the day's news from South Africa. Read more »
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South Africa:
Trucker Violence Condemned
SAPA, 27 September 2012
Violence and destruction caused by striking truck drivers in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, has been condemned. Read more »
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South Africa:
Third Truck Burnt in Khayelitsha
West Cape News, 28 September 2012
Another delivery truck was set alight in Khayelitsha next to Town Two yesterday allegedly by striking South African Trade and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) truck drivers who are… Read more »
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South Africa:
Transport Strikes - Unions Must Be Held Liable for Violence and Damages
DA, 28 September 2012
Unions involved in the ongoing transport and freight industry strike must be held liable for the damages and violence perpetrated by its members. Read more »
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South Africa:
Minister Nathi Mthethwa Urges Striking Truck Drivers to Uphold the Law
Govt of SA, 27 September 2012
Government and law enforcement agencies will act against anyone found to be responsible for the recent violent destructions, intimidation of people and burning of trucks. This is a… Read more »
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South Africa:
Police On High Alert As Strike Continues
SAPA, 27 September 2012
Ekurhuleni metro police were on high alert on Thursday as the road freight strike continued amid a stalemate between employers and unions. Read more »
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South Africa:
Unions, Workers Urged to Strike Responsibly
SAnews.gov.za, 27 September 2012
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called on unions and workers engaging in strike actions not to abuse their rights - but to embark on protests responsibly. Read more »
