While trade unions have applied for a certificate to launch strike action within the South African engineering sector, this does not necessarily mean that strikes are inevitable, or that such action is the only option still available to workers in...
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says South Africa needs to find a solution for the seemingly failing labour bargaining structure. “Government, unions and business have an important role to play in order to maintain a stable labour force and fair...
The country’s economy has battled to fully recover from the impact of the 2009 recession due to low productivity in the mining and manufacturing sectors. The sluggish growth has mainly been attributed to the bruising strikes in both sectors that...
The economy is set to lose billions due to the wave of strikes in the country. Economists are warning, as workers in the automotive and construction sectors have downed tools for a second week.
Thirty-three prominent business figures from several leading South African companies last Sunday boldly called for unity among businesses to arrest a decline in confidence in South Africa’s future, warning the country could “unravel” if...
Moody’s Investors Service cut South Africa’s government bond rating by one notch to Baa1 from A3 last Thursday, citing worries about the country’s institutions as well as future political stability and room for policy maneuvering....
