A new report on strike trends in 2024 has uncovered a significant rise in wildcat strikes in South Africa. The Casual Workers' Advice Office has released its latest Strike Barometer, showing 45 wildcat strikes took place in 2024, surpassing the number of protected strikes. To analyze the findings, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sydney Moshoaliba, Researcher at the Casual Workers' Advice Office

A new report on strike trends in 2024 has uncovered a significant rise in wildcat strikes in South Africa. The Casual Workers' Advice Office has released its latest Strike Barometer, showing 45 wildcat strikes took place in 2024, surpassing the number of protected strikes. To analyze the findings, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sydney Moshoaliba, Researcher at the Casual Workers' Advice Office

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Significant rise in wildcat strikes in South Africa

The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) has welcomed the Treasury's R28.9 billion health bailout, aimed at retaining 9,300 healthcare workers in hospitals and clinics. The Advocacy group says this significant allocation signals the government's commitment to public well-being. Elvis Presslin spoke to Rural Health Advocacy Project Executive Director, Russell Rensburg, to delve deeper into the implications of this budget

The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) has welcomed the Treasury's R28.9 billion health bailout, aimed at retaining 9,300 healthcare workers in hospitals and clinics. The Advocacy group says this significant allocation signals the government's commitment to public well-being. Elvis Presslin spoke to Rural Health Advocacy Project Executive Director, Russell Rensburg, to delve deeper into the implications of this budget

RHAP welcomes Treasury's health bailout

The Joburg Council has rejected the Democratic Alliance, DA's motion to reverse the decision to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. The DA argued that renaming the street after the Palestinian activist wouldn't benefit Johannesburg residents. DA Sandton Ward 103 Councilor, Lynda Shackleford spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate on the party's next course of action after the party's motion was rejected

The Joburg Council has rejected the Democratic Alliance, DA's motion to reverse the decision to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. The DA argued that renaming the street after the Palestinian activist wouldn't benefit Johannesburg residents. DA Sandton Ward 103 Councilor, Lynda Shackleford spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate on the party's next course of action after the party's motion was rejected

DA's motion to reverse renaming of Sandton Drive rejected

President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the SADC Extraordinary Summit's decision to withdraw peacekeeping troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Ramaphosa says a ceasefire and dialogue are crucial for achieving lasting peace in the DRC. African Union chairperson and Angolan President, João Lourenço, will spearhead negotiations to resolve the conflict in the war-torn country. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, General Bantu Holomisa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the SADC Extraordinary Summit's decision to withdraw peacekeeping troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Ramaphosa says a ceasefire and dialogue are crucial for achieving lasting peace in the DRC. African Union chairperson and Angolan President, Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o, will spearhead negotiations to resolve the conflict in the war-torn country. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, General Bantu Holomisa

Significant rise in wildcat strikes in South Africa

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