Calls for unity, end of exploitation and more jobs reverberate as political parties hail workers

1 May 2021, 12:30 PM

Workers' Day was born from the protracted struggle for workers' rights and social justice of the late 1800s. It has been a holiday in many countries since 1891.

In South Africa, Workers' Day became a holiday after the 1994 democratic elections.

DA in Limpopo urges EFF to constructively engage with ZZ2 farm 2 May 2021, 6:45 PM

The Democratic Alliance in Limpopo is urging the EFF to start constructive discussions with the owners of ZZ2 farms in Limpopo. The EFF led a protest action outside ZZ2 offices on Saturday, outside Magoebaskloof, as part of its Labour Day Activities.

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Ramaphosa says a temporary Trips waiver of vaccine patents will allow developing nations more speedy and equitable access to vaccines.

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As South Africa commemorates Workers' Day or May Day today there is growing curiosity on whether the workforce of the future will continue to reflect the dramatic shift in the global business landscape that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

Political parties lament ‘little to celebrate on May Day’ 1 May 2021, 6:50 PM

Many of the country's political parties believe there is little to celebrate on May Day this year.

ZZ2 beefs up security amid demonstration over Giyani water crisis 1 May 2021, 12:45 PM

Security is tight at the entrance of the ZZ2 farm's offices along the R81 in Moeketsi, outside Modjadjiskloof in Limpopo, where members of the EFF are demonstrating to observe the Workers' Day.

Saftu salutes workers urging them to unite and fight exploitation, tyranny 1 May 2021, 11:00 AM

As the world celebrates workers' achievements, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has raised concerns over what it terms, capitalism’s tendency to reduce costs of production and maximise profit.

VIDEO: Cosatu’s 2021 May Day celebrations 1 May 2021, 10:00 AM

SA's biggest labour federation, Cosatu, is holding a virtual May Day celebration instead of a rally due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Lack of jobs, income inequality remain sore points in SA as world celebrates Workers’ Day 1 May 2021, 7:32 AM

This day is observed to celebrate the achievements of the workers and to spread awareness about the exploitation that the workers face.

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The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 was enacted to among other things, promote and facilitate collective bargaining at the work place and at the sectoral level.