JOHANNESBURG - South African workers joined millions around the globe to commemorate International Workers’ Day this past Thursday, but the mood in the country is more sombre than celebratory.
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The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality says despite recent promises of reform millions of workers across the country continue to face joblessness, low wages, poor labour protections and unsafe working conditions.
Reuben Coetzer of Free SA said that government should minimise costs while investing in the economy and infrastructure, as well as ensuring job creation, particularly among the low-income and youth.