South Africa: Protesters Call for Scrapping Changes to Labour Laws

South Africa: Protesters Call for Scrapping Changes to Labour Laws

Labour department says amendments are necessary to counter growing unemployment

Saftu defends opposition to labour law amendments

Saftu defends opposition to labour law amendments Janine2 Thu, 07/24/2025 - 13:21 Saftu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi  JOHANNESBURG - Saftu has hit back at Cosatu's leadership for what it calls "harsh and misleading comments" about changes to the labour law.READ: Budget 2025 | SAFTU calls for wealth tax and public investmentSaftu says these changes would take away workers' rights and make it easier to weaken labour protections.The fight sh…

Labour laws set for major overhaul – Moonstone Information Refinery

Proposed changes to South Africa’s labour laws could mark a significant shift for traditional and non-traditional workers, as the country moves to modernise its employment landscape. From strengthening retrenchment protections to extending labour rights to gig workers, the reforms aim to address growing employment insecurity and legal ambiguity. The amendments stem from the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), which earlier…