On paper it is very advanced. It allows for trade unions, bargaining, it allows for the right to strike and the right of employers to lock out. It is designed for a country where democracy is developed and where employees and employers can exercise these rights freely.
So why was 2012 such a terrible year for labour relations in South Africa?
The infographic below conveniently summarises the latest data from the World Economic Forum, StatsSA and Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.
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