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Attorney and Prasa whistleblower Martha Ngoye addresses the audience at the launch of the Courage Hub SA. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

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Mine matters: Why you need to pay attention to your workforce’s mental well-being

Reinette Lotz 10 Oct 2025

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High Court clarifies critical interpretation of employer immunity under Coida

Mtho Maphumulo 23 Sep 2025

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South Africa's fuel sector under scrutiny: Why stricter safety measures are crucial

Liesl Esau 27 Aug 2025

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Kumba Iron Ore launches maternity PPE for pregnant miners

19 Aug 2025

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Postpartum depression in the workplace

18 Aug 2025

The crucial importance of accurate OID reporting: protecting workers and ensuring compliance

Times 3 Technologies 2 Aug 2025

Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies

Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies

The Publicity Workshop 29 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

George building collapse: Tribunal finds engineer who signed off plans guilty on five charges

25 Jul 2025

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New Bill aims to overhaul South Africa’s building regulations

22 Jul 2025

How to support a grieving employee with compassion and care

How to support a grieving employee with compassion and care

Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 4 Jul 2025

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The battle of clarity: Construction safety regulations fall short, say industry experts

3 Jul 2025

Investing in employee well-being boosts productivity and morale

Investing in employee well-being boosts productivity and morale

Fifi Sali 29 Apr 2025

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Public comments sought on draft Construction Regulations

13 Mar 2025

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7 medical emergencies every workplace should be prepared for

7 Mar 2025

Lucinda Alfonica, Commercial Manager at Workforce Staffing

Temporary help required: Employers guide to navigating Coida

Lucinda Alfonica 6 Mar 2025

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

16 Feb 2025

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A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Debbie Collier 29 Jan 2025

Gidon Novick, part of the development team at Circle Senior Living and host of the Rocktirement podcast, says the traditional perspectives on ageing and retirement are shifting to include environments that support the desire to stay active, socially connected, and intellectually engaged (Image supplied)

Retirement: Shifting from rest and retreat to active, socially connected, and intellectually engaged

Gidon Novick 2 Jan 2025

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OHS isn't just physical: Why employee mental health is also your business

18 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

17 Dec 2024

Four years after the landmark Concourt Mahalangu ruling, domestic workers are still unable to access compensation. Archive photo: Bernard Chiguvare / GroundUp

Union criticises employers for not registering domestic workers with UIF. But it’s not so simple

Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff 26 Nov 2024

Workers on strike at Premier’s Mister Sweet factory picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston last month to demand a report following an inspection by an official. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated

Kimberly Mutandiro 11 Nov 2024

Striking workers gather outside the Mister Sweet factory in Germiston. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Another worker loses a finger at Mister Sweet

Kimberly Mutandiro 28 Oct 2024

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How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

24 Oct 2024

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NHI Bill highlights the crucial role of proper maintenance in healthcare facilities

Lydia Hendricks 11 Jul 2024

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Prioritising construction site safety, a vital commitment

25 Jun 2024

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Lessons from George building collapse: Importance of compliance for disaster mitigation

Donné Nieman 20 Jun 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

George building collapse: 44 remain missing

Katja Hamilton 10 May 2024

Terena Chetty, Head of Strategy at 1Africa Consulting

How climate change has become an OHS issue

Terena Chetty 23 Apr 2024

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