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Heritage: An Indian family in Natal circa 1888. Source: The Collections
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The bittersweet story of Tongaat Hulett and its demise

More than a century later, the descendants of indentured Indian labourers, stand to lose their livelihoods as the company faces collapse

The index shows that 26 820 permanent jobs and 12 845 temporary jobs were lost last month. (Reuters)

SA loses over R55.2bn to sick leave, says Adcorp

Adcorp estimates that in the last decade the economy has lost R55.2-billion cumulative terms due to sickness.

A farm worker prunes back burnt parts of vines near De Doorns in the Hex River Valley.

Grape valley remains on tenterhooks

Farmers beef up security amid threats of more violence should workers’ wages not be increased.

Three trade unions have agreed to adjust their pay demand in an attempt to end a protracted strike by thousands of truck drivers.

Strikes rage out of control

Blame for the labour crisis in South Africa has been placed at mine bosses’ door for caving in to illegal action.

‘Rushed’ labour Bills under fire

‘Rushed’ labour Bills under fire

Business has claimed that "irrational" labour Bills were passed before a final Nedlac report and were not properly assessed by stakeholders.

If only workers were not also people

Capitalist production will always follow those who are prepared to work for the cheapest rates.

Labour-law review looks at brokers

Negotiations on the review of South Africa’s labour legislation reached an advanced stage.

ANC’s job targets ‘not realistic’

The ANC earmarked sectors for creating employment that have been shedding jobs for years, the South African Institute of Race Relations said on Monday

SACCI to oppose call to change Labour Act

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry will oppose calls by Cosatu to change the labour act, it was reported on Tuesday.