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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and affiliates walk through the street of Cape Town as they embark on a nationwide strike to mark World Day of Decent Work, in Cape Town, South Africa, 7 October 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

SA labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

Anathi Madubela, Nellie Peyton and Frank Phiri 17 Jun 2026

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What you need to know about the Employment Services Amendment Bill

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 9 Jun 2026

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Landmark ConCourt ruling: When facilitation fails, proceed straight to litigation

Riona Kalua 4 Jun 2026

Some learners at schools in the Amathole District and parts of the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape have missed days of school after transport operators employed by government went on strike due to unpaid wages. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Eastern Cape scholar transport on strike over unpaid wages

29 May 2026

JALL 2026: 25 years of shaping labour law conversations in South Africa

JALL 2026: 25 years of shaping labour law conversations in South Africa

Juta and Company 28 May 2026

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Updates to the Fair Pay Bill: What you need to know

Imraan Mahomed and Lee Masuku 27 May 2026

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Why SA’s labour laws are failing young workers

John Botha and Thembi Chagonda 19 May 2026

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New earnings threshold now in effect: Are your employment contracts compliant?

Carole Ratcliffe 12 May 2026

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Are your disciplinary processes up to Code?

6 May 2026

Sean Summers is CEO of Pick n Pay. Source: Suppleid.

Workers’ Day at Pick n Pay: Wages and benefits under review

4 May 2026

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Labour Court rules on quid pro quo harassment and contractor conduct

Sibusiso Dube and Tony Misago 4 May 2026

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Public servants receive 4% wage increase

28 Apr 2026

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

New centre to support whistleblowers

Ihsaan Haffejee 28 Apr 2026

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Labour Court slams CCMA commissioner who questioned assault victim’s gender

Tania Broughton 21 Apr 2026

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