COSATU’s Zingiswa Losi highlights democratic gains for workers

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says the country cannot celebrate 32 years of democracy while crime and corruption continue to harm communities. The union is now calling on Parliament to urgently overhaul the criminal justice system to better tackle crime and corruption. COSATU …

Dr. Neva Makgetla says unions should shape policy debates.

As South Africa today marks Workers' Day, with the main May Day celebrations underway at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane and other May Day events taking place across the country. Many unions are now moving away from pure political activism toward affording value beyond traditional labor d…

AMCU General Secretary Jeffrey Mphahlele says workers deserve fair wages.

Trade union AMCU is today holding its May Day commemorations in Marikana outside Rustenburg. The union rose to prominence during the 2012 Marikana unrest, when Lonmin Platinum workers embarked on a strike that shook the mining sector. AMCU has since become the majority union in several mines in the…

Vosloorus resident Putin demands urgent action on Khubeka's case.

The community in Vosloorus ext 9 is threatening to shut down all illegal spaza shops in the area.  They say they want answers as to what happened with Mazwi Khubeka who went missing after refusing to sell his spaza shop. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole and and A Vosloorus c…

Polokwane magistrate's court denies Shebe Maburna bail

The Polokwane Magistrate Court has denied Lekompo artist Lehlogonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke bail. Chauke is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC repoter Nsuku Shiluvana.

President Cyril Ramaphosa convenes an extended Presidential Coordinating Council meeting.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says they are clear that resolving the water crisis requires a collaborative and coordinated response across all three spheres of government whilst working together with all social partners and communities. Ramaphosa says the Water Crisis Committee will overs…

Forum for South Africa Not Impressed With Government’s Temporary Fuel Levy Relief

The Forum for South Africa, FOSA has criticised government's extension of fuel levy relief, calling it deceptive. FOSA says the measure is a short-term fix that fails to address the country's economic crisis. The organisation argues the relief is fiscally misleading and shifts the burden back to co…

Former NSFAS Interim Chair Dr. Mugwena Maluleke Steps Down.

Former NSFAS interim chair Dr. Mugwena Maluleke says he has no regrets about his service to the student aid body. His exit comes amid a wave of high-level board resignations raising concerns over governance and stability. Questions remain about whether NSFAS can still function effectively despite t…

Mugabe’s Youngest Son Deported From SA

Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is back in Zimbabwe after being deported from South Africa. He was removed yesterday after pleading guilty to pointing a firearm and contravening immigrations laws. His lawyer, Sinenhlanhla Mnguni says they are consideri…

Family Of The Late President Edgar Lungu Due To Appear In The Pretoria High Court Again

The Zambian government and the family of late president Edgar Lungu will appear in the Pretoria High Court today. The matter concerns the repatriation of Lungu's remains to Zambia. Civic movement Progressive Forces will hold a picket outside the court in support of the Zambian government's position…