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Cosatu's 15th national congress collapsed before delegates could deliberate on workers' worsening conditions, amid claims that ANC and SACP factional battles had infiltrated the gathering to influence its leadership outcome ahead of the November municipal elections.
COSATU CONGRESS

Cosatu congress collapses amid political alliance factional battle

What we know about the collapse of Cosatu's 15th national congress.

  • Rapula Moatshe
5 min read
Cosatu has presented its strong support for the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Bill, highlighting its importance in combating crime and corruption in South Africa. This legislation aims to enhance the country's financial integrity and protect public resources.
LEGISLATION

Cosatu backs anti-corruption efforts: The General Laws Amendment bill explained

Cosatu has presented its strong support for the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Bill, highlighting its importance in combating crime and…

  • Zingiswa Losi
6 min read
With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 33.6%, the debate intensifies: Is AI exacerbating job losses, or can it be a catalyst for new employment opportunities? Explore the insights from leading economists and industry experts.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

South Africa’s AI dilemma: productivity or jobs?

With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 33.6%, the debate intensifies: Is AI exacerbating job losses, or can it be a catalyst for new employment opportunities? Explore…

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read
The Employment Services Amendment Bill seeks to empower the Department of Employment and Labour to manage the flood of undocumented migrant labour, says the writer.
UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS

South Africa’s jobs crisis is forcing a rethink of migration

Cosatu has welcomed the tabling of the Employment Services Amendment Bill, a crucial response to South Africa's alarming unemployment rate of 43.7%.

  • Zingiswa Losi
6 min read
South Africa's jobs crisis is putting renewed pressure on job seekers.
ECONOMY

Stats SA data reveals extremely concerning trends in South Africa's labour market

South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33.6%, but the deeper concern is what the numbers reveal: the labour force is growing faster than the economy can create jobs.

  • Yogashen Pillay
7 min read