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Coal miners’ strike could crumble economy
30,000 South African workers in the coal industry downed their tools
on October 4 over a wage dispute.
This strike was organized by the National Union...
Unemployment among youth remains high in South Africa
Whereas unemployment is exacerbated by lack of appropriate skills, this is also compounded by the shortage of suitable post-school education opportunities.
General unemployment in...
South African trade federation supports increase in import tariffs on steel
The South African Congress of Trade Unions (COSATU) on Monday voiced support for attempts to increase tariffs on steel imports.
COSATU is concerned that...
South African union federation opposes privatisation of national electricity utility
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) on Friday added its voice to the chorus for rejecting privsatisation of the national electricity utility...
South African government urged to intervene in stopping retrenchments
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) on Tuesday called for decisive state intervention in stopping retrenchments in strategic sectors of the economy...
