Labour

The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) has vowed to fight the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's (PRASA) planned retrenchment of 500 workers. PRASA initiated Section 189 consultations due to financial strain, but the union insists job cuts must be a last resort. The cuts are set to impact the Long-Distance Passenger Transport division most severely.

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Activist Francis Awino has filed another petition in court challenging Francis Atwoli's unopposed re-election as COTU-K Secretary General on March 14 in Kisumu. Atwoli confirmed only three petitions exist, dismissing claims of seven and calling them baseless from non-members. Courts have declined to issue orders halting the registration of elected officials.

Former employees of Educor, including City Varsity, remain in limbo after the company ignored a CCMA ruling to compensate 13 staff members for constructive dismissal with over R1.3 million by the end of January 2026. The decision followed years of salary delays and poor working conditions at the Cape Town campus. Legal representatives plan to enforce the award through court execution.

February 08, 2026 Reported by AI

The Board of Directors of the Emergency Labour Aid Fund, chaired by Minister of Labour Mohamed Gobran, announced the disbursement of a total EGP 2.481bn since its establishment on 1 July 2002 through 8 February this year, benefiting 441,600 workers at 3,999 establishments across the country. Between 1 July 2024 and 8 February 2026 alone, the fund allocated EGP 253.6m to support 24,528 workers at 51 establishments affected by emergency circumstances.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a National Industrial Court order cannot halt the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. NLC leadership insists the strike will continue despite the ruling. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned striking workers to resume duties or face sanctions.

January 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh government schools have been on an indefinite strike for 21 days in New Raipur. They are demanding a raise in their daily wages from Rs 66 to Rs 340. Protesters highlighted work pressures and financial hardships.