May 16, 2023
South Africa: Cosatu's Statement On the 2023 First Quarter Unemployment Figures
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the latest increase in the narrow unemployment rate from 32.7% to 32.9% in the 1st Quarter of 2023. Any increase in the… Read more »
South Africa: Sadtu Media Statement On World Education Support Personnel Day
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) today marks the 16th of May, World Education Support Personnel Day. Read more »
South Africa: Sadtu Supports Samwu On Amendments to the Municipal Systems Act
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South Africa: Sadtu Statement On Independent Assessor Findings On Maladminitration and Poor Governance At Unisa
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has noted with great concern the contents, findings and recommendations of the Independent Assessor appointed by the Minister of… Read more »
April 10, 2023
South Africa: Let's Build a Powerful Socialist Movement for Workers and the Poor in Honour of Comrade Chris Hani
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March 16, 2023
South Africa: Nehawu Welcomes the Health Ombudsman Report On Rahima Moosa Hospital
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March 13, 2023
South Africa: Samwu Fully Supports Public Sector Strike
The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) stands in solidarity with public sector unions and workers that have embarked on a national strike in rejection of the 3% that… Read more »
March 10, 2023
South Africa: POPCRU On the Current Impasse Within the Public Service
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has noted recent developments regarding the outstanding impasse in relation to public servants' demands around the government's… Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: SAMWU Welcomes Legal Opinion Confirming Tshwane Mayor's Immediate Resignation
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February 10, 2023
South Africa: Nehawu Response to the 2023 State of the Nation Address
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South Africa: Cosatu Response to the State of the Nation Address By President Cyril Ramaphosa 2023
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February 06, 2023
South Africa: Congress of Trade Unions Has 'High Expectations' of Ramaphosa's State of the Nation
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has high expectations for President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation on Thursday 9 February. Workers and society at large… Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Cosatu Is Appalled By the Reserve Bank's Decision to Further Impoverish Workers With Yet Another Misguided Repo Rate Hike
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January 23, 2023
South Africa: Cosatu Mourns the Cold-Blooded Assassination of Heroic Swazi Activist - Comrade Thulani Maseko
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply saddened by the passing of the gallant and revolutionary activist, Comrade Thulani Maseko. Comrade Masuku Rudolf… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Nehawu Statement On the 18.65% Electricity Tariff By Eskom
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December 15, 2022
South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Workers and Consumers to Support the Striking Makro Workers By Boycotting the Company Stores This Festive Season
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October 23, 2022
South Africa: Cosatu Notes President Cyril Ramaphosa's Announcement of Various Measures to Intensify the Fight Against Corruption
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