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Fighting to be heard: For the South African Guild of Actors the idea that performers can be protected through a sectoral determination is not new. Photo: File

A long road to recognition

Government’s proposed labour reforms could finally extend employee protections to South Africa’s creative workforce but unions warn the real work starts now

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Essential: Although trade unions no longer occupy the same status they did during apartheid, they remain vital for vulnerable workers. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers

Labour relations reached a crossroads with the Marikana Massacre, raising questions about the relevance and power of unions post-apartheid

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
There is very little chance of decent work without upskilling the building sector’s workforce.(Paul Botes/M&G)

‘Decent work’ could create a thriving construction industry in South Africa

Here are four pillars that employers, workers and the public can play a role in upholding to ensure the sector is safer and more productive

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read