As in the past, the ANC once again motivated the people of De Doorns and the surrounding area not only to protest, but also to occupy the N1 with stones packed and vehicles hidden under the stones. No official spokesperson has been identified as a leader, and all that is known is that the violent..
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Chaos once again the order of the day – Traffic on De Doorns highway disrupted after rioters protested over wages
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13.8 million people in SA, are living on less than R19 a day, according to the 2019 Household Affordability Index
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According to the latest Household Affordability Index compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), more than half of SA’s population live on less than R41 a day. The September 2019 Household Affordability Index shows that more than half of the population are living on less than R1 230 a month. The Index..
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Amcu’s latest claims absurd – monthly salary remuneration and fringe benefits amount to a total of R30 000 for workers
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The Amcu trade union demands a R17,000 a month compensation for platinum mine workers, and negotiations will be difficult to deal with regarding the rage that the claims has caused amongst mining houses. The Stilwater mine currently pays miners R12,500 a month and and this has already affected the mine’s profitability, negatively . The claimants..
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Struggling SARS is being burdened by striking staff who insist on higher wages – this act could cripple the economy even further
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The struggling SA Revenue Service (SARS) is being pushed even more into the mud with staff who stop striking higher wages. With unions behind the strikes, SARS is now in its third working day of strike and all the bigger offices are affected. The union’s supporters demand an increase of over 11% while the employer..
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SASSA beneficiaries struggle as post office strike continues
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The strike by South African Post Office workers over wages entered a second week on Friday. Post offices in Pietermaritzburg were closed. Workers are demanding a 12% increase. “Currently the employer has offered 6.5%,” said the provincial secretary of the Communication Workers Union, Thami Mzileni. Mzileni said on Friday morning workers received a court interdict..
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Shoprite employees strike over unfair work conditions
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Shoprite employees nationwide have embarked on a two-day protest to demand better working hours, permanent jobs and late-night transport.
Small groups of staff protested outside their respective supermarkets on Wednesday and Thursday to voice their frustrations
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