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Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour CourtSilver Sibiya

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

Another worker loses a finger at Mister Sweet

By Kimberly Mutandiro 28 Oct 2024

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10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

By Sibusiso Dube 17 Oct 2024

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Fair play when dealing with bullying in the workplace

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Nov 2022

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Employee dismissed for wanting to wear heels... Now the shoe is on the other foot

Eugene Phajane, Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Kalene Watson, Kgololego Pooe & Masibulele Mabanga 11 Nov 2022

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Unions, membership and the right to representation

Bradley Workman-Davies 3 Nov 2022

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Nirvasha Singh, Carryn Alexander, Jaqui Pinto, Giada Masina, Garyn Rapson, Lizle Louw 2 Nov 2022

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How to respond to unfair discrimination based on pregnancy

Nivaani Moodley, Joani van Vuuren and Jamie Jacobs 1 Nov 2022

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Using picketing rules and the Code on Harassment to mitigate strike-related violence

Brett Abraham & Nonjabulo Mthembu 28 Oct 2022

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Nxesi says 7.5% average wage increase "still available"

26 Oct 2022

Image source: Christos Georghiou –

DPSA refutes wage negotiation media reports

17 Oct 2022

Johan Olivier, Partner and Siya Ngcamu, Associate at Webber Wentzel

What role do employers have in eradicating gender-based violence?

Johan Olivier and Siya Ngcamu 13 Oct 2022

Unions reject Transnet's revised wage offer, continue strike

Unions reject Transnet's revised wage offer, continue strike

13 Oct 2022

Transnet tables wage offer

Transnet tables wage offer

13 Oct 2022

Transnet strike to hit production and exports, says Kumba Iron Ore

Transnet strike to hit production and exports, says Kumba Iron Ore

Nelson Banya 11 Oct 2022

Image source: Alexander Raths –

What duties do employers have when recovering funds misappropriated by employees?

Jacques Van Wyk and Nasheetah Smith 10 Oct 2022

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

3% wage increase offer 'generous', says government

6 Oct 2022

A Transnet Freight Rail train is seen next to tons of coal mined from the nearby Khanye Colliery mine, at the Bronkhorstspruit station, in Bronkhorstspruit, around 90km north-east of Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 April 2022. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

SA rail, port workers to strike over wages - unions

Nelson Banya 4 Oct 2022

Lukas Coetsee, Managing Director of Dekka Consulting

Unpacking the Coida Bill and its importance to employers, employees

Lukas Coetsee 3 Oct 2022

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Employee tax considerations when contracting work to non-SA residents

Denny Da Silva 29 Sep 2022

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

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Employment offers - what does it take to conclude an agreement?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 23 Sep 2022

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In the fight for equal pay, the law is not enough

21 Sep 2022

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What is a normal retirement age in a post-normal working world?

Paul Williams and Kirsty Gibson 20 Sep 2022

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Thungela signs three-year wage deal

Nelson Banya 20 Sep 2022

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Withdrawal of resignation: When is it acceptable?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Sep 2022

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PIC considers CCMA ruling

8 Sep 2022

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What employers should know about the new employment equity laws

Lauren Salt and Amy Pawson 5 Sep 2022

Image source: Kristaps Eberlins –

Clarifying common purpose in strike-related misconduct

Brett Abraham and Siya Ncgamu 2 Sep 2022

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Newly amended Employment Equity Act to come into effect in 2023

1 Sep 2022

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Representing employees in industries outside trade union's constitution

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 30 Aug 2022

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Domestic workers urged to report employers not complying with minimum wage

29 Aug 2022

Transnet and unions declare wage deadlock, strike looms

Transnet and unions declare wage deadlock, strike looms

Nelson Banya 26 Aug 2022

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Fair play when dealing with bullying in the workplace

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Nov 2022

Image source: Karolina Grabowska from

Employee dismissed for wanting to wear heels... Now the shoe is on the other foot

Eugene Phajane, Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Kalene Watson, Kgololego Pooe & Masibulele Mabanga 11 Nov 2022

Image source: Vitaliy Vodolazskyy –

Unions, membership and the right to representation

Bradley Workman-Davies 3 Nov 2022

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Nirvasha Singh, Carryn Alexander, Jaqui Pinto, Giada Masina, Garyn Rapson, Lizle Louw 2 Nov 2022

Image source: Matilda Wormwood from

How to respond to unfair discrimination based on pregnancy

Nivaani Moodley, Joani van Vuuren and Jamie Jacobs 1 Nov 2022

Image source: Kristaps Eberlins –

Using picketing rules and the Code on Harassment to mitigate strike-related violence

Brett Abraham & Nonjabulo Mthembu 28 Oct 2022

Image source: Leon Swart –

Nxesi says 7.5% average wage increase "still available"

26 Oct 2022

Image source: Christos Georghiou –

DPSA refutes wage negotiation media reports

17 Oct 2022

Johan Olivier, Partner and Siya Ngcamu, Associate at Webber Wentzel

What role do employers have in eradicating gender-based violence?

Johan Olivier and Siya Ngcamu 13 Oct 2022

Unions reject Transnet's revised wage offer, continue strike

Unions reject Transnet's revised wage offer, continue strike

13 Oct 2022

Transnet tables wage offer

Transnet tables wage offer

13 Oct 2022

Transnet strike to hit production and exports, says Kumba Iron Ore

Transnet strike to hit production and exports, says Kumba Iron Ore

Nelson Banya 11 Oct 2022

Image source: Alexander Raths –

What duties do employers have when recovering funds misappropriated by employees?

Jacques Van Wyk and Nasheetah Smith 10 Oct 2022

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

3% wage increase offer 'generous', says government

6 Oct 2022

A Transnet Freight Rail train is seen next to tons of coal mined from the nearby Khanye Colliery mine, at the Bronkhorstspruit station, in Bronkhorstspruit, around 90km north-east of Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 April 2022. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

SA rail, port workers to strike over wages - unions

Nelson Banya 4 Oct 2022

Lukas Coetsee, Managing Director of Dekka Consulting

Unpacking the Coida Bill and its importance to employers, employees

Lukas Coetsee 3 Oct 2022

Image source: Nataliya Vaitkevich from

Employee tax considerations when contracting work to non-SA residents

Denny Da Silva 29 Sep 2022

Image source: konstantynov –

Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

Image source: iqoncept –

Employment offers - what does it take to conclude an agreement?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 23 Sep 2022

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

In the fight for equal pay, the law is not enough

21 Sep 2022

Image source: dotshock –

What is a normal retirement age in a post-normal working world?

Paul Williams and Kirsty Gibson 20 Sep 2022

Image source: Christos Georghiou –

Thungela signs three-year wage deal

Nelson Banya 20 Sep 2022

Image source: ogm –

Withdrawal of resignation: When is it acceptable?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Sep 2022

Image source: Hanna Kuprevich –

PIC considers CCMA ruling

8 Sep 2022

Image source: Getty Images

What employers should know about the new employment equity laws

Lauren Salt and Amy Pawson 5 Sep 2022

Image source: Kristaps Eberlins –

Clarifying common purpose in strike-related misconduct

Brett Abraham and Siya Ncgamu 2 Sep 2022

Image source: julief514 –

Newly amended Employment Equity Act to come into effect in 2023

1 Sep 2022

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Representing employees in industries outside trade union's constitution

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 30 Aug 2022

Image source: Pavel Biryukov –

Domestic workers urged to report employers not complying with minimum wage

29 Aug 2022

Transnet and unions declare wage deadlock, strike looms

Transnet and unions declare wage deadlock, strike looms

Nelson Banya 26 Aug 2022

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Bhargav Acharya and Anait Miridzhanian 25 Aug 2022

Source: Kimberly Mutandiro. Hundreds of union members and supporters marched in Pretoria on Wednesday demanding measures against the high cost of living.

Wednesday of discontent: workers picket around the country

Vincent Lali and Kimberly Mutandiro 25 Aug 2022

Numsa’s controversial congress in July was the subject of an interdict application. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Numsa did not breach interdict by holding national congress, court rules

Tania Broughton 24 Aug 2022

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Is dismissal for derivative misconduct in the workplace fair?

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 22 Aug 2022

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

19 Aug 2022

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

Safiyya Patel and Tebogo Moloko 18 Aug 2022

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Firing employees over retirement age 'fair' - Labour Court

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 11 Aug 2022

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Foreign healthcare workers benefit from updated Critical Skills List

Nivaani Moodley and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones 10 Aug 2022

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What should companies consider when removing a director?

Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Ziningi Hlophe, Kalene Watson & Masibulele Mab 27 Jul 2022

What types of harassment are covered by the new Code of Good Practice?

Nadine Mather and Rosalind Davey 15 Jul 2022

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