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  • FILE: Cosatu General Secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Cosatu stands by decision to let Zuma address Workers’ Day rally

    Some Cosatu unions have raised concerns that the attendance of Jacob Zuma at the rally would send conflicting messages.

    1854 days ago
  • FILE: Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant. Picture: GCIS.

    Mildred Oliphant: Workers should be aware of their rights

    As the country prepares to commemorate Worker's Day, the labour minister has highlighted the importance of department inspectors.

    1855 days ago
  • Former Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant. Picture: GCIS

    Labour Minister urges workers to familiarise themselves with workplace rights

    Thousands of people are expected to attend several May Day rallies across the country on Monday to pay homage to the country's working class.

    1856 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma addressing the National May Day rally held at Moretele Park in Mamelodi, Pretoria on 1 May 2016. Picture: GCIS.

    'Future of workers depends on the ANC'

    Zuma has called on workers to unite and rally behind the ANC in this year's local government elections.

    2218 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma addressing the Mayday rally in Mamelodi. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Zuma: Without the ANC in charge, SA will descend into violence

    The president has called on workers to isolate political parties creating disunity.

    2218 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma condemns violent protests

    President Jacob Zuma says destruction of property during protests negatively impacts on jobs.

    2218 days ago
  • Leadership of SACP COSATU, SANCO and ANC stand united at Cosatu rally in Pretoria.Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    #MayDayRally: Cosatu affiliates stand united

    Leadership of the SACP, Cosatu, Sanco and ANC spoke to thousands gathered at Moretele Park in Mamelodi, Pretoria, supporting each other and standing firm on unity.

    2219 days ago
  • Cosatu President S'dumo Dlamini addressing the crowd at the May Day rally in Mamelodi. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Dlamini calls on workers to defend the trade union federation

    S’dumo Dlamini says Cosatu has stood the test of time and will defeat organisations trying to destroy it.

    2219 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma addressing the Mayday rally in Mamelodi. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Zuma: The struggle for workers continues

    Jacob Zuma says 22 years after South Africa’s democracy, the struggle continues for the working class.

    2219 days ago
  • Supporters dressed in ANC and Cosatu colours making their way into Moreleta Park ahead of the May Day address by president Jacob Zuma on 1 May 2016. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Zuma expected to address Cosatu supporters at May Day rally

    Supporters dressed in ANC and Cosatu colours are slowly making their way into Moreleta Park for the event.

    2219 days ago
  • Members of Cosatu sing and dance in Cape Town's CBD during a march to Parliament where they handed over a list of demands to government. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Cosatu to mark 30 years with Workers Day rallies

    Cosatu said the various locations of the rallies across the country are to reach even the poorest of workers.

    2219 days ago
  • Julius Malema says President Jacob Zuma must be “disappointed” that he’s running his own political party and not “selling loose cigarettes”.

    Malema: Zuma must be disappointed

    EFF leader Julius Malema says the EFF has no plans to shut down South Africa’s private sector.

    2950 days ago
  • South African ruling party African National Congress supporters cheer during Labour Day celebrations at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane during an event organized by the African National Congress, the Confederation of the South African Union and the South African Comunist Party on May 1, 2014 in Polokwane, South Africa. Picture: AFP.

    May Day: Political parties compete for power

    Today marks International Workers' Day with celebrations being held all over the world.

    2950 days ago
  • ANC’s Zweli Mkhize addresses the crowd during a Workers Day rally in Khayelitsha. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN

    Politicians use May Day to campaign

    Several celebrations are underway throughout the country to mark Workers Day.

    2950 days ago
  • FILE: DA leader Helen Zille is addressing a workers Day rally in Kimberley in the Northern Cape.

    Zille promises six million jobs

    DA leader Helen Zille is addressing a workers Day rally in Kimberley in the Northern Cape.

    2950 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu president S'dumo Dlamini. Picture: SAPA.

    Cosatu: A lot has been achieved for SA workers

    The trade union federation did however say workers still face many challenges.

    2950 days ago
  • Numsa says none of its leaders have been given an opportunity to address the workers in today’s rallies. Picture: Sapa.

    Cosatu ‘sidelines’ Numsa leadership

    The country’s largest union won’t speak at events commemorating Workers Day.

    2950 days ago
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    2950 days ago
  • Cyril Ramaphosa at a Workers Day rally in Rustenburg. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Ramaphosa pays tribute to workers

    ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa honoured workers during a May Day rally.

    3315 days ago
  • Minister of Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba speaks at a news conference in Kempton Park on 15 October 2012, following an annual general meeting of the South African Airways. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA

    Gigaba tells Cosatu to unite

    Malusi Gigaba used a May Day rally to urge Cosatu to unite in order to strengthen the ANC.

    3315 days ago
  • Cyril Ramaphosa at a Workers Day rally in Rustenburg. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Workers call for better conditions

    Thousands gathered accross the country to celebrate Workers Day.

    3315 days ago
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