Workers’ Day: Trade unions vow to prioritise fight against retrenchments

As the world commemorates Workers’ Day, trade unions are vowing to prioritize the fight against retrenchments.

The day honours the struggles and recognizes the rights of the worker in a democracy.

The official unemployment rate in South Africa is currently sitting at 35.3%.

The expanded jobless rate, which includes discouraged workers not seeking employment, is 46.2%.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the main rally in Rustenburg.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Unathi Nkayi under fire over what she was wearing at SA Fashion Week launch party – Photos

Ex-SA Idols judge Unathi Nkayi has found herself being mocked on social media after images of her outfit were shared on social media.

Unathi Nkayi was one of the many celebs that attended the SA Fashion Week launch party. She caught heat on the red carpet as tweeps trashed her look. Unathi, who was clad in denim, Learn More