Where are we at with the Growth and Development Summit
Much fanfare was made when President Thabo Mbeki announced plans for a growth and development summit during his opening address …
In the Workplace
Where is justice for Pinky Mosiane?
On 7 February 2012 Pinky Mosiane was found dead underground at an Anglo American platinum mine’s Rustenburg shaft. She was …
What is happening to workers savings
In September 2002, the High Court placed the Saccawu National Provident Fund under provisional curatorship. The Labour Bulletin talsk to …
What is the character of the ANC
Raymond Suttner looks at the inherent cultural features of the African National Congress (ANC) and whether it is in its …
What to do with pension fund surplus?
The Pension Funds Second Amendment Act, 2001, requires that surpluses in retirement funds be distributed to fund stakeholders – employers …
What workers can expect this year
Following the state of the nation address, newly elected ANC President Jacob Zuma said 2008 was going to be a …
What’s in a bag
The decision by Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Valli Moosa to ban the production of thin plastic bags to prevent …
Weakness of the anti-LRA campaign
Martin Jansen argues that the anti-LRA campaign has been weakened by lack of a clear strategy. He argues that a …
Weighing up cost of silicosis
The mineworker class action lawsuit is an opportunity to challenge employer and state neglect of workers’ health and safety, write …
Western Cape farm workers strike
After a successful strike farm workers are facing a backlash from farmers through retrenchments, reduced working days, and charges for …