Farm workers rights
Ekurhuleni police probe farm worker's claim of torture, racism
The alleged incident happened early last month when the worker forgot to switch on a machine on the farm before the farmer and his son called him the k-word.
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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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Farmworker's death prompts calls for action
It’s understood the young man (21) fell into a food mixer on Saturday & died from his injuries.
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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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New minimum wage for farmworkers
While Cosatu welcomed the pay increase, it said wages were still far too low.
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Workers claim racist treatment
Union to investigate allegations of racism and unfair treatment.
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Farm strike forces clinics to close
Striking farmworkers have prevented nurses from reporting for duty in the Western Cape.
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'More violence in farmworkers strike'
There are reports that striking farmworkers are throwing stones in Clanwilliam and Riviersonderend.
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Five De Doorns striking farmworkers arrested
Police moved swiftly to arrest violent protesters taking part in the widespread industrial action.
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Police ready for farmworkers strike violence
WC police say they have enough capacity to deal with flare-ups of strike violence.
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Some farmworkers continue working
Some farmworkers have decided not to take part in the unprotected, indefinite strike action.
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Paarl farmers not worried about strike
Some Paarl farmers say their workers will not participate in the industrial action on Wednesday.
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Farmworkers urged to strike peacefully
Government has called on farmworkers to refrain from violence during their unprotected strike.
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Agriculture Dept prepares for farm strikes
Western Cape farmworkers are expected to embark on an indefinite strike on Wednesday.
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'No Reconciliation Day for farmworkers'
WC farmworkers said they had nothing to celebrate on Reconciliation Day because nothing has changed.
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Labour Dept: Farm strikes to end by March
Labour Dept said it will only be able to review farmworker wages before March 2013.
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Joemat-Pettersson defends strike comments
Tina Joemat-Pettersson says she would not want to see farmworkers victimised or arrested.
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R8,2m in damages caused by farm strikes
Damages caused during the farmworker protests are estimated to be in the region of R8,2m.
