South Africa
South Africa’s constitutional Court protects domestic workers
The court has ruled that these employees can claim from the Compensation Fund if injured while on duty. The ground-breaking judgment also ensures domestic workers can apply retrospectively.
November 24, 2020
South Africa
Working class meet in South Africa calls for united front against capitalism
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) hosted 1,000 delegates from over 147 working class formations at the two-day summit which saw debates individual sectors as well as on larger strategies.
July 28, 2018
South Africa
South African court ruling on labor brokers a victory for the working poor
The long-awaited judgment of the Constitutional Court brought to an end an almost four-year-long legal battle on the correct interpretation of a section of the Labour Relations Act.
July 27, 2018
South Africa
Workers reject Eskom’s wage hike proposal, demand minimum wage
After a month of protests and negotiations, then company has been willing to consider only a 6.2% increase
July 12, 2018