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Wesley Neumann in court. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

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Wesley Neumann (right) with his legal representatives, advocate Rod Solomons (left) and advocate Vernon Seymour (centre), in the Labour Court in Cape Town on Friday. Neumann will not return to Heathfield High until the court rules on whether his reinstatement can proceed pending an appeal. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

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Photos of the living conditions, taken by inspectors from the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry, at Drake Clothing in KwaZulu-Natal. Inspections are carried out with SARS, immigration officials and the police. There have been some arrests for breaking immigration law. Photos supplied (GroundUp)

KZN sweatshops sued for labour law violations

Tania Broughton 12 Feb 2026

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Yuneal Padayachy 11 Feb 2026

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On Friday, Wesley Neumann’s legal team asked the Labour Court to enforce an earlier ruling for his reinstatement as Heathfield High principal. From left: Advocate Vernon Seymour, Wesley Neumann and advocate Rod Solomons. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Principal Wesley Neumann’s return to Heathfield High delayed

Marecia Damons 3 Feb 2026

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Nellie Peyton 30 Jan 2026

Eskom brings 5.5% increase offer to wage talks

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Employers warned: Labour inspectors to enforce retirement fund payment laws

Deirdre Phillips and Chloë Loubser 29 Jan 2026

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Jacques Maritz 7 Jan 2026

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Lucinda Hinxman 18 Dec 2025

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Aadil Patel, Nadeem Mahomed, Leila Moosa and Sashin Naidoo 15 Dec 2025

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