South Africa: Broke Gen Z Earning 2005 Salaries in 2025

A new report shows 2025 graduates earn about R6,000 to R9,000, the same as in 2005, despite rising living costs. Rent now eats up 64% of pay, food costs have tripled and many… Read more »

South Africa: Zola Dad Trades Sleep for His Family's Future

Sabelo Zamisa from Zola drives for Bolt and works as a teaching assistant to provide for his family and save for the future. He starts work at 5am, spends the day at school and… Read more »

South Africa: Workers Robbed of Two Public Holidays in 2026

Human Rights Day on 21 March and Day of Goodwill on 26 December fall on Saturdays in 2026, meaning no weekday holidays. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday is off. But if it… Read more »

South Africa: FlySafair - Strike Threatens More Cancellations

South African budget airline FlySafair is bracing for potential flight cancellations next week due to an ongoing pilot strike. Read more »

South Africa: FlySafair Cancels 26 Flights As Pilots Strike Over Pay Demands

FlySafair pilots are demanding a 10% salary increase and better conditions, but the airline says it cannot afford the cost. At least 26 flights have been cancelled, including… Read more »

South Africa: Nearly One Million South Africans Apply for Just 5,500 Police Jobs

The South African Police Service receives over 927,000 applications for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, with only 5,500 spots available. Just 0.6% of hopefuls… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Accused of Giving Junior Female Worker Massive Promotion and Special Treatment

An unsigned letter accuses Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of illegally promoting a female worker from Level 7 to Level 13 spokesperson. Staff claim woman got special treatment,… Read more »

South Africa: Somizi's Company Goods to Be Sold After Workers Go Unpaid

Somizi Mhlongo's company owes R165,402 in unpaid wages, and the CCMA has told the sheriff to auction off its goods. Workers say they were fired without warning in April and have… Read more »