Cosatu’s old model meets a new world – and finds itself wanting
Labour federation Cosatu has warned that automation, labour broking and the rise of non-traditional forms of employment are making it increasingly difficult for... Read more.
Household inflation expectations fall ahead of SARB rates announcement
Households have lowered their inflation expectations, which could encourage the South African Reserve Bank to leave interest rates unchanged at the upcoming monetary... Read more.
FMCG market recovers, but shoppers remain selective
Consumers have spent more on everyday consumer goods as the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market returned to growth. The Brand Footprint 2026 analysis by Worldpanel... Read more.
Court clears Shingange for Cosatu leadership contest after congress collapse
The battle for control at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has taken a legal turn as the Labour Court cleared first deputy president Mike Shingange... Read more.
Mike Shingange cleared to contest Cosatu elections amid threats to collapse congress
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) leadership race has been thrown wide open after the trade union federation’s first deputy president, Mike... Read more.
Mike Shingange suspension throws Cosatu congress into turmoil
The agenda for the first day of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) 15th National Congress has collapsed as the national office bearers failed to... Read more.
NUM threatens to block Cosatu congress amid Mike Shingange suspension
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has threatened to halt labour federation Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU)’s 15th National Congress pending... Read more.
Khandani Msibi sues Numsa boss Irvin Jim over fraud claims
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) general secretary Irvin Jim is facing a R5-million defamation lawsuit after he accused the union’s investment... Read more.
Caxton seeks new growth opportunities as publishing business slows
Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers is exploring new markets and acquisitions as its primary business faces slowing demand and weaker consumer confidence amid... Read more.
Apple unveils thinnest, largest iPhone in foldable Duo
Apple has launched its first ever foldable phone, iPhone Duo, which is expected to hit the market next month. The book-style dual-screen phone is a 7.6-inch folding... Read more.
