Solidarity
Energy
Decentralisation and privatisation of power generation a huge step
Small-scale power generation "has incredible potential for creating jobs; not only in the sector itself, but also in the broader economy,”
Gold
“South African minister is killing economy with regulations.”
"South Africa is plodding along while Minister Patel is regulating the economy to death." - Theuns du Buisson, Solidarity Research Institute.
Health and safety
Legal action against SAHPRA over monopolisation of vaccine
SAHPRA registration of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine contains provisions stipulating that only the government may purchase the vaccine.
Ferrous metals
Kumba Iron Ore retrenchments a slap in the face
“It is punish workers amid a pandemic and an excellent financial performance with increased turnover, profits and dividends declared."
Health and safety
Government admits private sector may purchase COVID vaccines
Solidarity and AfriForum will continue to hold the government liable and accountable and will continuously act as watchdogs.
Base Metals
Questions asked about safety at ArcelorMittal South Africa
“This is the third incident of its kind at AMSA’s Vanderbijlpark plant during the past 12 months.” - Willie Venter, Solidarity
Health and safety
Legal opinion: Compulsory vaccination in South Africa will be unlawful
“It is unlawful for to compel an employee to be vaccinated, it can be argued it infringes on each individual’s right to bodily integrity."
Energy
Solidarity cautions GEPF, PIC about pension funds and Eskom
Solidarity has issued a letter of caution to the boards of the GEPF and PIC to prevent pension money from being used as bailout for Eskom.
Business and policy
Legal action against AMSA to protect employees’ income
Solidarity will continue with legal action against ArcelorMittal South Africa after the company refused to comply with Solidarity’s demands.
Business and policy
Solidarity continues fight: Barloworld’s race retrenchments
Solidarity says Barloworld did not consult properly regarding the selection criteria used to decide which employees would be retrenched.
