South African workers are facing mounting economic pressure as fuel prices continue to climb, intensifying an already severe cost-of-living crisis. Trade union federations COSATU and SAFTU both acknowledge that the situation has shifted from gradual hardship to a sustained national crisis affecting everyday survival. Global instability, particularly the war in the Middle East, has contributed to volatility in fuel prices, with knock-on effects across the economy. As transport costs rise, the impact is being felt in the price of almost…

The suspended Director of Asset Protection at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), Tshukudu Malatji, has accused his seniors of lying to the Madlanga Commission to conceal their own actions, or lack thereof, in tender manipulation, irregular security contracts, and mismanagement within the unit. Malatji, who has been on suspension since 4 July 2025 and is accused of facilitating costly, unauthorised and irregular security deployments, appeared at the commission on Thursday (his second appearance). He told the inquiry that he…

Preparations are under way to mark International Workers’ Day, which will be held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will host the national celebrations, which coincide with its 40th anniversary. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi is expected to deliver the keynote address, reflecting on the state of the trade union movement and the challenges facing workers on the shop floor. Alliance partners, including the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO),…