Fuel prices likely to drop this month: CEF – SABC News

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that fuel prices will likely drop in May. Both grades of petrol are set to decrease by up to 19

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Amcu calls on govt to recognise August 16 as a Workers’ Day – SABC News

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) says it does not recognise Workers’ Day and wants the day to be celebrated on August 16. The union says while it

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There are still industries that disregard workers’ rights: MK Party – SABC News

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says although there are laws protecting the rights of the workers, there are still industries disregarding these laws and abusing workers. MK Party commemorated Workers’ Day

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Mashatile: Workers still face inequality and unemployment – SABC News

African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised that the struggle for a better working environment is far from over. Speaking at a Congress of South African Trade

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South Africans should draw lessons from VAT saga, says Ramaphosa – SABC News

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should draw lessons from the recent value-added tax (VAT) saga. Ramaphosa’s comments come from growing calls from organisations like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)

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‘Workers must not be left out when transitioning to green energy’ – SABC News

Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says a just transition to green energy should be inclusive of workers and should not be done at their expense. Ramokgopa delivered the

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Eastern Cape youth unemployment a growing threat, warns COSATU – SABC News

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape has warned that the province’s high unemployment rate, particularly among young people, is a “ticking time bomb.” Speaking

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SAFTU dissatisfied with proposed labour law amendments – SABC News

Workers affiliated to the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) have expressed their dissatisfaction with proposed labour law amendments. The proposed labour law amendments include changes to the Labour

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MK Party snatches another ward in KZN by-election – SABC News

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) has won yet another ward in KwaZulu-Natal after clinching ward 18 in the Mandeni Local Municipality. The party recently took a ward away from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the eThekwini Metro in Durban. Lindani Xhakaza from the MK

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LIVE: National Workers’ Day Rally 2025

African National President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the main Workers’ Day celebrations in Mpumalanga. He will share the stage with alliance leaders Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi and SACP General Secretary

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