Hundreds of thousands of workers set to take part in general strike in South Africa on February 24
The South African Federation of Trade Unions, which has called for the strike, has put forward demands for a radical change in policy, including measures such as the nationalization of all strategic monopoly industries and a living minimum wage of at least R12,500 (USD $854)
South African unions demand dismissal of finance minister Tito Mboweni over airline liquidation
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and the South African Cabin Crew Association made the demand after the National Treasury under Tito Mboweni announced that no money would be allotted for South African Airways which faces liquidation
South Africa’s currency plunges after Moody’s downgrades credit rating to “junk”
The plunging of the currency to a historic low is likely to affect the country’s ability to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. South Africa has recorded the maximum number of cases in the continent
ANC-affiliated trade union warns of strike against proposed economic reforms in South Africa
The economic reforms announced by the National Treasury would weaken labor rights and advocate for the privatization of state-owned enterprises and export-led growth
South African working class anxious over new ‘pro-rich’ finance minister
Tito Mboweni was formerly Governor of the Reserve Bank and is known for implementing anti-worker and neo-liberal policies in the country
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