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Hospital Staff Need Safe Workplaces After Violent Clash
A violent fight at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in Kariega hurt security staff and damaged hospital doors. A union now wants more guards and better entrance control to keep healthcare workers safe.
Government Plans to Help Young People Without Matric Get Money and Jobs
The ANC leader Fikile Mbalula says young people who leave school without matric should get a basic income grant. He also wants towns to give jobless youth a chance first when jobs open up.
Treasury Plans New Rules for Municipal Pay and Hiring
The National Treasury wants new laws to approve municipal salary increases and senior appointments like finance chiefs. This is to stop wasteful spending and make sure municipalities can afford what they promise.
Samwu at 39: A Union That Fights for Workers
The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has turned 39. It has a long history of fighting for fair pay, safer jobs, and workers' rights.
Unemployed Doctors in KZN: Qualified but No Jobs
Many qualified doctors in KwaZulu-Natal cannot find jobs in public hospitals because of budget cuts and frozen posts, even though hospitals are short-staffed.
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South Africa's Money Plan: What It Means for Jobs
South Africa's finance minister has kept government spending under control and helped steady the country's money situation. But the economy is still growing slowly and unemployment is high, so job seekers face a hard market.
SAA Delays Salaries Again as Money Runs Low
South African Airways (SAA) has told staff their October salaries will be paid late for the second month in a row. The airline is facing a cash flow crisis and may struggle to keep operating.
Young Job Seekers Wait on Street Corners While Budget News Misses Them
South Africa's budget news may make investors happy, but it does not help young people who stand on street corners every day looking for any work. The gap between money markets and real jobs is still very big.
Property Trends Create New Job Chances in South Africa
South African property is changing. Malls, old buildings, student housing, and data centres are creating new work in building, planning, and facilities.
New Automotive Hub in Alexandra to Create Jobs and Skills
The Alexandra Automotive Hub has opened to help township businesses and individuals join the automotive industry. It offers skills training, business support, and workshop spaces to reduce unemployment.
Fort Hare University Picks Health Expert Wezile Chitha as Its New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Fort Hare has chosen Professor Wezile Chitha, a medical doctor and health expert, to be its next vice-chancellor. He will start the top job in the first three months of 2027, after a long and careful hiring process.