The issue lies in management-by-algorithm — the technologically ‘objective’ use of people analytics, big data and AI to manage the workforce

Labour Day – or May Day – has triggered protests against harsh government spending cuts around the world, with some demonstrations turning violent.

While the ruling party has lauded workers for sustaining the economy, the DA has taken a swipe at Cosatu for the country’s unemployment rate.

Police in Germany, Turkey and Greece clashed with demonstrators on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for Labour Day.