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South Africa: Wheels Set in Motion for Farmworkers' Wage Review
SAnews.gov.za, 16 November 2012
The Department of Labour has issued a notice indicating its intention to call on all interested parties to comment on the possibility to review the minimum wage for farmworkers. Read more »
South African Govt to Resolve Farmworkers' Crisis
The government says it will call on all interested parties to review the minimum wage for farmworkers in the wake of protest action by grape pickers outside Cape Town.
Protesters demonstrate for better wages on Thursday, 15 November 2012 during widespread unrest among farmworkers in the Western Cape.
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Striking farmworkers returned to work after agreeing to suspend strike action that was sparked by grape harvesters outside Cape Town protesting wages and living conditions. Read more »
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Another round of labour unrest has hit South Africa, this time protests on wine farms turned violent, leaving one worker dead after clashes between farmworkers and police outside ... Read more »
