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Uber drivers not happy with age limit rule for new vehicles
Bona, 05 August 2024
Uber drivers are gearing up to challenge the South African division of the global e-hailing service over its rule that new cars on the platform must be no older than three years.
Criminals are targeting older Uber drivers
rest of world, 20 May 2024
With crime statistics already high in South Africa, older gig workers find themselves easy targets for theft, hijackings, and attacks.
Uber, Bolt and other platform workers must unite for better conditions – but they need support
Daily Maverick, 19 March 2024
Non-unionisation of platform workers continues to keep workers’ pay, safety and working conditions in a poor state. Despite the country’s long trade union history, platforms in South Africa are highly reluctant to formally recognise workers’ unions.
Concerns intensify for South African gig workers amid economic downturn
Health & Safety International, 08 February 2024
A study has revealed a lack of basic labour rights for gig workers in South Africa, with workers facing exposure to robbery and car hijacking.
Fairwork Newsletter June 2024
4 June 2024
The gig economy risks rolling back hard-fought gender-based entitlements in the workplace
28 June 2023
Phenix Centre hosts annual Fairwork Summit in Jordan, bringing together global experts on the future of platform work
7 June 2023
African Platform Manager Workshop: A new strategy of engagement to secure pro-worker changes in the platform economy
31 May 2023