Cosatu had “no option” but to expel Vavi

Cosatu was left with no option but to expel its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, the National Health Education and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) said on Tuesday.

Workers continue to stay away from Medupi

Thousands of workers at the Medupi power plant that utility Eskom is building stayed away from work again on Tuesday but their union said it hoped the dispute could be resolved for work to resume on Wednesday.

SAPO’s answer to lower demand – hike the price. Huh?

With a world that’s becoming increasingly digital, the SA Post Office’s annual rates increase has occurred without much publicity both through the media and at Post Offices around South Africa.

Bloomberg View: Downside of Discovery’s deal with John Hancock

Discovery’s groundbreaking deal with 153-year old U.S. life assurer John Hancock, announced yesterday, is likely to encourage some Americans to alter unhealthy lifestyles. Yet universal acceptance of incentivising people through healthier lifestyles won’t come easily. Read more about Discovery’s latest partnership in this quirky and interesting article.