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 Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

  Gauteng Health confirms the re-opening of several forensic pathology service following several days of protest action over working conditions

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

 

A look at the current top African economic stories with&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to  Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to&nbsp; Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Various groups reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town

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Significant rise in wildcat strikes in South Africa

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