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PICS: Pilgrim’s Rest decline has been years in the making
Pilgrim’s Rest’s 132-year-old Royal Hotel stands empty, the latest casualty in more than a decade...
SOWETAN | Party politics mustn’t derail Cosatu congress
Story audio is generated using AI The country’s largest trade union federation, Cosatu, is...
Why business should despair over the demise of Cosatu
There are times when I can only despair at our unions. Especially when they do things that are...
Cosatu puts the ANC on notice before local government elections
Labour federation Cosatu on Monday laid the blame for the crumbling and poor state of local...
Front-runner Mike Shingange takes bid for Cosatu president to court
Cosatu first deputy president Mike Shingange has taken his fight to lead Cosatu to the labour...
COSATU national congress collapses after two days of chaos, legal disputes
By Amy Musgrave For the first time in its history, Cosatu has failed to convene its national...
COSATU postpones congress amid leadership tensions
JOHANNESBURG - COSATU's 15th National Congress has been postponed following delays and infighting...
The AM Check-in | Ekurhuleni killings: family’s shock at learning their daughter was a victim
Ekurhuleni killings: family’s shock at learning their daughter was a victim Itumeleng Kekana, 32,...
Cosatu in chaos: power struggle results in congress collapse
Cosatu’s congress failed to get off the ground this week, with 1,820 delegates sent home after a...
EDITORIAL | Cosatu infighting ironically sidelines worker trials
Alliance politics overshadow urgent calls for union renewal and worker representation The Congress...
ANC-SACP rift spills over into chaotic Cosatu congress
Spokesperson Zanele Sabela said the ANC and SACP question was going to be debated at the congress,...
NUM Withdraws Credentials at COSATU 15th National Congress, Threatening Quorum
Key affiliates follow suit over the suspension of First Deputy President Mike Shingange, leaving...
Succession battle threatens to collapse Cosatu congress
Controversy centres on deputy president Shingange's eligibility to succeed Losi after Nehawu...
Top South African fashion retailer warned about closing stores
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has asked The Foschini Group (TFG) to consider...
Cosatu calls for alliance talks as SACP prepares to go solo
Ahead of what can be termed the most brutal local government elections, with the ANC and the South...
SADTU calls for action against Siviwe Gwarube
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to...
Meth calls for coordinated plan to make AI create jobs
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says there is a need for a coordinated plan to...
COSATU Calls for Fuel Levy Relief After September 2026 Petrol and Diesel Hikes
COSATU renewed its call for the government to temporarily suspend a portion of the fuel levy...
DENOSA gives Gauteng Health one month to address critical shortages
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng has given the provincial...
Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops
The clothing bargaining council says a government pilot project is being used to keep inspectors...
Popcru wants cop killers charged with treason
JOHANNESBURG – Twelve SAPS members were killed in the line of duty between April 2025 and March...
DENOSA Backs eSwatini Democracy Struggle, Stands With Workers
DENOSA Backs eSwatini Democracy Struggle, Stands With Workers By Thabo Mosia DENOSA Backs eSwatini...
SADTU calls for urgent action on learner indiscipline and safety of educators
By OBAKENG MAJE 2 September 2026 – The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the...
DAVID MASONDO | Why workers cannot afford to be spectators in the PIC
Story audio is generated using AI The forthcoming Cosatu national congress could provide an...