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Post Office wins court order against strike

But the Communication Workers Union has said it is consulting its legal team and plans to go ahead with the march, even it bypasses Sapo buildings.

This week we’ll speak to our politics team on the future of the Cosatu and more.

Mass protected strike set for Wednesday

On Wednesday, any worker who wants to go on strike, can do so. Every town across SA is being urged to join the first of two protected mass strikes.

Post office strike continues as union talks collapse

As letters and parcels continue to pile up in post offices across South Africa, there appears to be no end in sight to the long-running strike.

‘Nil compensation’ is a legally and constitutionally sound tool that parliament has chosen to use to achieve legitimate governmental ends

Commercial farmers question Mantashe on land reform

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe faced farmers’ questions about land reform, food security, labour unrest and agricultural policy inconsistencies.

Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene must take up where Pravin Gordhan left off.

Nene: SA to curb debt growth as economy weakens

The finance minister said government is committed to lowering the budget deficit but a sluggish economic growth outlook will present a challenge.

The health sector has seen an increase in its staffing budget

Metalworker employers meet Numsa for strike talks

Industry body Seifsa is said to be meeting with Numsa on Wednesday morning to discuss a wage agreement.

North West premier to question Amplats over shaft closures

North West Premier Thandi Modise will lead a provincial delegation to meet Anglo American Platinum management on the proposed closure of four shafts.

Employees of Anglo American Platinum in Rustenburg and Pilanesberg north returned to work on Thursday after striking a new wage deal.

Amplats miners end protest

Anglo American Platinum miners have ended a wildcat walkout and want talks to prevent further action against the number one producer of the metal.

Gold Fields says operations have resumed have all three of its mines in SA

Work at Gold Fields resumes, but mine strikes not over yet

As Gold Fields announced its operations resumed, another operator said it was hit by a strike, suggesting labour unrest in the mines is far from over.

Jiba did not elaborate on the issue of ‘spy tapes’ which reportedly led to criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma being withdrawn.

Lack of political leadership leaves SA at mining turmoil’s mercy

As the labour crisis in the mining sector escalates, all eyes have turned to the government to take the lead in preventing financial and job losses.

This week we’ll speak to our politics team on the future of the Cosatu and more.

Government breaks off wage talks with state workers

The government has lost patience with state worker unions, breaking off wage talks with Cosatu, which has been seeking above-inflation pay increases.

We can’t live like this, say Implats workers

Striking Impala Platinum mine workers say they "cannot survive" on the salaries they are paid, demanding "R9 000 and nothing else" from the company.

Man killed in Implats strike violence

Man killed in Implats strike violence

One person has been killed in clashes with striking miners outside Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations.

Police ban use of rubber bullets on protesters

Police officers are now not allowed to use rubber bullets or shotguns on protesters after reports of excessive violence being used on demonstrators.

Sacci slams illegal toll plaza strike

The chamber of commerce and industry says the impact of an illegal KwaZulu-Natal toll plaza strike will impact the transportation of goods.

According to Mariette Liefferink

Cape Town strikers wreak havoc while JHB stays calm

The DA-run Western Cape has seen the worst of Samwu’s strike violence while Gauteng has remained largely unscathed. We look at the tale of two cities.

Leadership lacking in labour relations, says Mboweni

SA’s labour legislation is correct, but the political leadership to implement it is lacking, says Anglo Gold Ashanti chairperson Tito Mboweni.

Strikes continue in mining, municipal sectors

Samwu and the NUM are continuing their strikes against their employers, leaving services, electricity supply and mining output in the lurch.