Farm workers
Farmers are forcing labour brokers to hire foreign nationals only, says union
Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union (CSAAWU)'s Xolani Mgwalana said tensions between Lesotho and Zimbabwean migrant workers were...
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Seasonal farmworkers plead with Labour Minister to assist with UIF concerns
Minister Thulas Nxesi joined a seasonal workers meeting in De Doorns via video. The workers laid bare their frustrations with the UIF office, asking for more resources so they could get what's due to them.
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CARTOON: All hail our MARVELous heroes!
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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ANC condemns display of old SA flags during #BlackMonday protest
The ANC says that apart from white farmers being killed, black farm workers are also victims of murder and therefore the farming community should appreciate the importance of all lives.
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Winde Wine farm documentary could harm WC economy, says MEC Alan Winde
SA wines were reportedly pulled off shelves after documentary depicts poor working conditions on farms.
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SA to limit farm sizes to speed land redistribution
Government is planning to impose limits on farm sizes to free up parcels of land to hand over to black people.
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Dookoom 'farm song' sparks controversy
The controversial song is riddled with profanities used to describe the history of farmworkers.
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Afriforum up in arms about ‘hate speech’ song
The song by Cape Town artist, Dookoom, tackles the plight of farm workers in the Western Cape.
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Complex land proposal irks agriculture sector
The land institute says a proposal awarding portions of land to labourers should be carefully interrogated.
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New minimum wage for farmworkers
While Cosatu welcomed the pay increase, it said wages were still far too low.
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Non-striking farmworkers fear reprisals
The protest turned violent on Monday when strikers caused chaos, setting a truck alight.
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‘Farmers not sticking to wage deal’
The union says very few farmers stick to the R105 per day agreement.
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WC farmers must comply with labour laws
The Labour Department has been visiting farms in the Western Cape to check their labour compliance.
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Farmers say job losses 'inevitable'
Despite minimal job loss, AgriSA president says the agriculture industry has taken a knock.
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Farmers should agree on wage – Oliphant
There is talk of renewed protest action by farmworkers as many are not being paid the agreed wage.
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More protest action - Bawusa
The union addressed government officials on Saturday.
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Jerm and the minimum wage for farmworkers
Jerm and the minimum wage for farmworkers
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Mulder to weigh in on possible job losses
FF Plus leader Pieter Mulder believes the new minimum wage for farmworkers will lead to job losses.
