Labour Law & Unions News

Last 2 days|Last 7 days|Last 30 days

More news

Workers strike at Masterpack in Johannesburg. Photo: Seth Thorne / GroundUp

Bidvest packaging workers on strike

14 Sep 2026

The Labour Court has ruled that a planned strike of bus workers on Thursday would not be protected. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

Court blocks planned bus driver strike

Alice Scott, Greg Dor and Sindisiwe Tshona 10 Sep 2026

Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue

Auto workers suspend 11-week strike as talks continue

Greg Dor 7 Sep 2026

Image source: nito500 –

Ex-UJ manager hit with R18m bill for accrediting fraudulent student accommodation

Grace Crocker and Chloë Loubser 4 Sep 2026

Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape, have broken down. Photo: Greg Dor / GroundUp

Premier Foods factory closure: Talks break down

Greg Dor 3 Sep 2026

Image source: Elena Elisseeva –

Culture vs capacity: How employers should handle traditional healer sick notes

John Botha and Jonathan Goldberg 3 Sep 2026

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops

Tania Broughton 1 Sep 2026

Melissa Cogger, Partner, Bowmans

Retrenchment by AI... and other unfair labour risks of HR automation

Melissa Cogger 26 Aug 2026

Let's do Biz