August 17, 2023
South Africa: Security Workers Protest in Boksburg Over Unpaid Wages
"It's amazing what politicians promise just to get our votes" says union leader Read more »
August 16, 2023
South Africa: Simunye Workers Forum to Register As a Trade Union
The Labour Court has refused the Registrar of Labour Relations leave to appeal an order directing him to register the SWF Read more »
August 15, 2023
South Africa: Shack Dwellers Look to Renewable Energy to Power Informal Settlements
A group of organisations have created successful small projects, but now they want to aim bigger Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Mayor Threatens President With Formal Dispute Process Over Rail Service
PRASA has snubbed City of Cape Town's attempts to take over management of Metrorail Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Farming Community Without Consistent Water for Three Years
Ward councillor says only six water tankers are servicing all communities in Emfuleni municipality Read more »
South Africa: The Life of a Minibus Taxi Driver - Long Days, Poor Pay and No Benefits
Chasing the taxi bosses' targets makes it hard to be compliant with traffic legislation, drivers tell GroundUp Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - Women March to Demand End to Violence and Looting
Philippi marchers call for City of Cape Town to use its CCTV cameras to bring the perpetrators of crimes committed this week to book Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Ends Cape Town Strike
Update at 20:52 on Thursday 10 August: “SANTACO has published a statement saying: “It is with profound relief that we announce the immediate cessation of the Stay Away.… Read more »
South Africa: How the Taxi Industry Works in the Western Cape
Here are facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make, and the taxi industry's role in crime Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Strike - Townships Endure Severe Shortages and Price Hikes
"Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships." Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike Death Toll Mounts As Police Minister, Cape Town Mayor Hit Stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Must Prove It Took Reasonable Steps to Stop Violence, Rules Court
SANTACO will have to show it complied with an interdict and is not in contempt of court Read more »
South Africa: Durban Homeowners Withhold Rates Payments to Protest Rates Hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality's 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers. Read more »
South Africa: Lack of Mining Jobs Spurs Protest in Kagiso
Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the "equivalent of a construction mafia" Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Library Closes After Robbery and Vandalism
"Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?" asks ward councillor Read more »
South Africa: Millions Spent and Seven Years Later Hawkers Still Sit Without Stalls
Only 60 of 320 stalls were built yet Mbhashe municipality paid the contractor Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - City of Cape Town Granted Urgent Interdict Against Taxi Council
"Stop this madness as soon as possible," says Judge Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Drivers Chase School Children in Day of Violence in Cape Town
Truck driver describes his narrow escape after his vehicle was torched by mob Read more »
South Africa: Domestic Workers Battle With Workplace Compensation Despite Landmark Ruling in 2020
Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Africa: MyCiti the Focus of Cape Town's New Public Transport Business Plan
A 15-year public transport plan passed by Council focuses on road-based public transport in the face of collapsed rail system Read more »
August 02, 2023
South Africa: Expelled Numsa Deputy President Takes Union to Court
Ruth Ntlokotse wants court to declare her expulsion unlawful Read more »
South Africa: Five Working Days and a Decent Wage, Demand Community Work Programme Employees
Hundreds of workers marched in Pretoria saying the CWP has failed in its goal to alleviate poverty Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Unions Bring Makhado Municipality to a Standstill Over 'Political Interference'
Unions claim that Limpopo politicians are interfering in the recruitment of the chief financial officer Read more »
July 31, 2023
South Africa: Workers Struggle Amidst Post Office Failures
The appointment of business rescue practitioners for the South African Post Office has been ratified Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Lives of Poor and Working Class People Upended By Violent Taxi Strike
"Ordinary people like me are the ones suffering" says patient as clinic services impacted by taxi strike Read more »