South Africa: Cosatu Challenges Government to Pragmatically Address GBV Related Deficiencies in the Criminal Justice System

As the country joins the international community in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) urges… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress in Rolling Out the Long Sought Two Pot Pension Reforms

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the excellent progress rolling out the long sought Two Pot Pension Reforms since 1 September. We have been heartened by… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Disturbed By Allegations of Abuse of the Expanded Public Works Programme

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is shocked by disturbing allegations of corruption in government's Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Department of… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Drop in the Unemployment Rate

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the slight drop in the expanded unemployment rate from 42.6% in the second quarter to 41.9% in the third quarter of… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Concerned By Government's Withdrawal of the SABC Soc Ltd Bill From Parliament

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned by the Minister for Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr. S. Malatsi's sudden withdrawal of the South… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Apartheid Flags At Bela Protest

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the unfortunate march by the Democratic Alliance (DA), AfriForum and Solidariteit against the Basic Education Laws… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Strongly Condemns the Spike in Police Killings

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified that police killings have spiked to the highest level in five years according to the latest South African Police… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu's Reaction to 2024/25 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by government at Parliament. Whilst appreciating various… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Presentation of Full Evidence By the South African Government in the ICJ Case of Genocide By the Apartheid State of Israel

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the filing of the memorial regarding the ICJ case of genocide by the apartheid state of Israel in Gaza and throughout… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Baffled By the Decision to Suspend Former Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is puzzled by the decision of the Office of the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg to suspend Member of the Mayoral… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Government to Invest in Climate Resilient Infrastructure That Withstands Inclement Weather

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on government to invest in climate resistant infrastructure as episodes of dangerous weather occur more frequently. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Welcomes the Call for Increased Health Inspections At Spaza Shops

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng welcomes the call by MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile for increased health inspections of spaza shops in the province. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Troubled By the Escalation of Food Poisoning Cases Amid World Food Day Messages

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply worried by the sharp increase in food poisoning cases as the international community marks World Food Day this week. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Is Shocked By the Passing of Former SARB Governor Tito Mboweni

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is shocked by the passing of former South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor and Minister for Labour and Finance, Mr. Tito… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Fall in Petrol Prices but Urges Government to Do More to Cushion the Economy

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the continuous fall in petrol prices bringing relief to millions of workers, commuters and the economy. We urge… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Conviction and Sentencing of the Former CFO of Steinhoff

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of the former Chief Financial Officer of Steinhoff, Mr. Ben La Grange, the second of two… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's Attacks On South Africans of Indian Descent

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns the shameful utterances and attacks by Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane on South Africans of Indian descent in a bizarre… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Salutes Legendary Gospel Artist Solly Moholo

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is saddened by the passing of legendary gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo. The iconic musician… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Dismayed By the DA's Threats to Collapse Employment Equity

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply dismayed by the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s shocking threats to have the Employment Equity Act declared… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Condemns DA Attack On the National Minimum Wage

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s stunning attack on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in its call for it to be frozen and… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Deployment of Specialist Skills to Probe Mass Shooting

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the deployment of specialised SAPS personnel and resources to the investigation into the mass… Read more »

South Africa: General Secretary Closing Remarks At the Cosatu, SACP Political School

COSATU is encouraged by the holding of this long-awaited Joint Political School by COSATU and the SACP where we had thought-provoking presentations, and robust debate amongst… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi - Opening Remarks At Cosatu SACP Political School

Programme Director, Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Mourns the Passing of Comrade Pravin Gordhan

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) mourns the passing of comrade Pravin Gordhan. Former Minister Gordhan has run his race. He has served the nation and the mass… Read more »

South Africa: Nehawu KZN Calls for the Immediate Removal of the DUT Vice-Chancellor

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union [NEHAWU] in KwaZulu-Natal calls for the immediate removal of the autocratic and rogue vice chancellor of the Durban… Read more »