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Gift of the Givers has been busy delivering humanitarian aid in Robertson, saying anyone needing assistance was welcomed. Picture: Supplied

Farm workers

Farmers are forcing labour brokers to hire foreign nationals only, says union

By Keamogetswe Mosepele

Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union (CSAAWU)'s Xolani Mgwalana said tensions between Lesotho and Zimbabwean migrant workers were...

  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    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.

    381 days ago
  • By Dr Jack & Curtis.

    CARTOON: All hail our MARVELous heroes!

    By Dr Jack & Curtis.

    775 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters gather at the Taal Monument in Pretoria on 30 October 2017 in support of the Black Monday movement highlighting farm murders in South Africa. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    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.

    1665 days ago
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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.

    2036 days ago
  • FILE: A farmer inspects his land, in the Free State. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    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.

    2191 days ago
  • Dookoom live at the assembly Block party. Picture: Facebook.com

    Dookoom 'farm song' sparks controversy

    The controversial song is riddled with profanities used to describe the history of farmworkers.

    2777 days ago
  • Civil rights group AfriForum has laid a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission about a controversial rap song penned by controversial artist Dookoom on 14 October 2014. Picture: Youtube

    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.

    2778 days ago
  • The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies institute says a proposal awarding portions of land to labourers should be carefully interrogated.Picture: sxc.hu.

    Complex land proposal irks agriculture sector

    The land institute says a proposal awarding portions of land to labourers should be carefully interrogated.

    2891 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu has welcomed a wage increase for farmworkers, but stresses the pay is still too low. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    New minimum wage for farmworkers

    While Cosatu welcomed the pay increase, it said wages were still far too low.

    3031 days ago
  • Striking Sandrivier Estate workers torched a truck on 11 November 2013. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Non-striking farmworkers fear reprisals

    The protest turned violent on Monday when strikers caused chaos, setting a truck alight.

    3114 days ago
  • Bawusa says very few farmers stick to the R105 per day agreement. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    ‘Farmers not sticking to wage deal’

    The union says very few farmers stick to the R105 per day agreement.

    3129 days ago
  • The province’s farming sector has been rocked by a series of violent strikes among farm workers. Picture: EWN

    WC farmers must comply with labour laws

    The Labour Department has been visiting farms in the Western Cape to check their labour compliance.

    3139 days ago
  • Farmers. Picture: AFP

    Farmers say job losses 'inevitable'

    Despite minimal job loss, AgriSA president says the agriculture industry has taken a knock.

    3215 days ago
  • Striking farmworkers hurl rocks at police during a protest for better wages in De Doorns in the Western Cape, Thursday, 10 January 2013. Picture: Nardus Engelbrecht/SAPA

    Farmers should agree on wage – Oliphant

    There is talk of renewed protest action by farmworkers as many are not being paid the agreed wage.

    3298 days ago
  • Farm workers during widespread unrest about wages that started in De Doorns. Picture:Nardus Engelbrecht/SAPA.

    More protest action - Bawusa

    The union addressed government officials on Saturday.

    3299 days ago
  • Jerm and the minimum wage for farmworkers

    Jerm and the minimum wage for farmworkers

    Jerm and the minimum wage for farmworkers

    3393 days ago
  • FF Plus leader Pieter Mulder believes the new minimum wage for farmworkers will lead to job losses.

    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.

    3394 days ago
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