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Hanekom has previously stated that he will continue to work on the board of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. (Reuters)

Hanekom latest MP to resign

The former tourism minister failed to make the cut when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet two weeks ago

Recent amendments to the Labour Relations Act help ensure that labour registrar Lehlohonolo Molefe can do his job without interference. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Registrar gets tough on unions

The newly empowered labour registrar has warned more than half of all unions that they are in danger of being deregistered

Employers and domestic workers can contribute a national domestic workers’ pension fund operated through mobile-based platforms for easy registration and tracking contributions. (File photo)

New hope for domestic workers’ rights with landmark court ruling

Last week, the high court declared the exclusion of domestic workers from legislation aimed at protecting workers is unconstitutional

The South African Federation of Trade Unions has criticised the National Minimum Wage Bill as inadequate.

R20/hour a step closer for workers

The new green-lit labour laws include a provision for unions to decide on strikes by secret ballot

(David Harrison/M&G)

SA heads to the International Labour Conference

More than 4 000 worker and government delegates from the organisation’s 187 member states will attend the conference to tackle a wide range of issues

The minister slammed those demanding that the national minimum wage be set higher

Oliphant slams national minimum wage detractors

Oliphant condemned criticism of the bill as “nothing but pure electioneering and attempts to score cheap political points”

The strike began on May 16.

Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday

Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16

The strike

Bus strike negotiations breakdown again

Despite interventions from Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande, unions, drivers and bus bosses are deadlocked.

While the ANC and the EFF were responsible for backing a motion to change the Constitution

No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on

Drivers and unions are fighting for wages, the rights of dual drivers and the foot-to-the-pedal rule, which they call exploitative

Ramaphosa said the ANC wanted government to start farmer support programmes. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Minimum wage deal won’t be reached by Workers’ Day ― Oliphant

Oliphant said she briefed President Ramaphosa to say that government would be unable to implement the national minimum wage by the first of May

Economic ­Development ­Minister Ebrahim Patel and Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant, who wants to see ­positive change.

M&G Cabinet Report Cards 2017: Mildred Oliphant

The M&G Cabinet Report Card has become a respected barometer of government performance. Here are the scores for 2017

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The big fat Gupta wedding

The Guptas had a three-day long wedding in Antalya, Turkey, which is now being hailed as the "Indian Wedding of the Year" in local society pages.

In the Northern Cape, for the DA to bring the ANC below the 50% mark the governing party would need to lose more than 14% at the polls. (Skyler Reid/M&G)

DA spurns meeting request by Gupta owned Oakbay Investments

The DA revealed that Oakbay Investments chief executive wrote to the party leader requesting a meeting, but the DA “firmly rejected” the proposal.

We take a look at all the drama that took place during the SONA in 2017. Will SONA 2018 live up to the expectation of chaos?

Labour officials told to cough up for defying minister

Refusing to bow to political pressure and put Ceppwawu under administration is costing officials in the labour department thousands in legal fees.

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.

UIF benefits to increase

The extension of maternity benefits to domestic workers is among several increases which have been added to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

Time to talk about a minimum wage, says Oliphant

A minimum wage is set to be discussed at a labour relations indaba, convened by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, on November 4.

Numsa accuses employers of stalling wage settlement

The metalworkers union sees the industry’s eleventh-hour bid to link an agreement to the curtailing of factory-level demands as an act of bad faith.

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa submitted a complaint to the protector’s office.

Madonsela to investigate labour department’s R1.9bn tender

The public protector will probe Bantu Holomisa’s complaint relating to a conflict of interest in the awarding of a labour department tender.

The Amcu strike for higher wages has lasted six weeks

Government resumes talks over platinum strike

Government-led talks between major platinum mines and dominant union Amcu have resumed in Pretoria as the strike enters its third day.

Employment Services Bill on labour brokers gets go-ahead

The Employment Services Bill, intended to regulate labour brokers, has been given the green light in the National Assembly.