2025 strike barometer shows rise in labour action

FILE| Protesting residents barricade road in Soweto The Casual Workers’ Advice Office (CWAO) has released its 2025 Strike Barometer, which shows an increase in labour-related strike action last year. A total of 117 strikes took place across the country, which is a sharp rise from the 87 recorded in 2024. The latest Strike Barometer covers…

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Wildfire near Hessequa along Garden Route contained

Aftermath of a wildfire near Gouritsmond in the Hessequa area in the Western Cape. The Garden Route District Municipality says a wildfire near Gouritsmond in the Hessequa area of the Western Cape has been contained. The fire started earlier this week and had been burning out of control at one stage. Municipal Spokesperson, Herman Pieters, says that they’re concerned…

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PSA Gauteng to protest steep GEMS contribution hikes

Workers belonging to the Public Servants Association. The Public Servants Association (PSA) in Gauteng will on Saturday embark on a protest against the steep monthly contribution increases for the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). Several public sector unions, such as Fedusa and Cosatu, have slammed the medical schemes’ January contribution increase of 9.8% and a…

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Ramaphosa warns climate change could hamper growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the effects of climate change have the potential to hamper growth and development. This announcement follows the recent floods that ravaged Limpopo and Mpumalanga. He virtually addressed the special session of the Presidential Climate Commission earlier this morning. Ramaphosa says the country needs to act with…

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Discoloured water flowing out of taps in Seshego

Discoloured water coming out of a tap. The Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo has confirmed reports of discoloured water affecting some households at Seshego Zone 2. Some unhappy residents have gathered outside the Polokwane municipal offices holding placards. In a statement, the municipality says water quality tests and technical investigations are underway. It further says it has deployed water tankers to provide temporary relief. Water…

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Ramaphosa warns climate change could hamper growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the effects of climate change have the potential to hamper growth and development. This announcement follows the recent floods that ravaged Limpopo and Mpumalanga. He virtually addressed the special session of the Presidential Climate Commission earlier this morning. Ramaphosa said the country needs to act with…

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