South Africa: SAMWU Condemns Mayor Pappas for Politicising Service Delivery in Umngeni - Calls On Workers to Reject Discriminatory Practices

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) in KwaZulu-Natal stands resolute in its condemnation of the reckless, undemocratic, and deeply divisive remarks made by uMngeni… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Mourns the Passing of the Founding Father of Namibia, Sam Nujoma

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the people of Namibia and the continent in mourning the passing of Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma. Read more »

South Africa: Nehawu On the State of the Nation Address With the Expectation of a Bleak Budget Speech Ahead

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union [NEHAWU] notes the presentation of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), presented on Thursday, 06 February 2025, by the… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Reaction Statement - 2025 State of the Nation Address

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa and government led by the African National Congress' 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). We… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu KZN Picket Outside KZN Premier's Office On SONA Day

The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in the province of KwaZulu Natal will stage a picket outside the KZN Premier's Office to demand a response to our memorandum… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu SONA Expectations Statement

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is looking forward to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday. The challenges facing South… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Leaders to Hand Over School Shoes and Sanitary Towels to the Learners of Sandringham High School in Gauteng

COSATU President Zingiswa Losi and General Secretary Solly Phetoe will hand over school shoes and sanitary towels to the learners of Sandringham High school in Gauteng tomorrow, 04… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcome Repo Rate Cut and Calls for More Cuts in 2025

The Congress of South African trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the latest 25 basis points repo rate cut to 7.5%, bringing the prime lending rate to 11%. Read more »

South Africa: COSATU Condemns Torching of Putco Buses

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns in the strongest terms the burning of 51 Putco buses in Mpumalanga overnight. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Sends Condolences to Families of South African Soldiers Who Died in the DRC and Calls for Their Heroic Contribution to Be Honoured

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) sends its sincere condolences to the families of the members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who fell in the… Read more »

South Africa: COSATU Welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's Assenting to the Long-Awaited Expropriation Bill

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's assenting to the long-awaited Expropriation Bill. The Federation supports the Expropriation… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu KZN Distressed By Impending Closure of Ithala

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu Natal is deeply distressed about the impending liquidation of KZN-based Ithala SOC. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Notes Afriforum's Threat to Take Government to Court Over Bela Act

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes Afriforum's threat to take legal action against government for the promulgation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Minister Maropene Ramokgopa's Threat to Privatise SOEs

he Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Minister for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Maropene Ramokgopa's… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Situation in Mozambique

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned about the ongoing tensions in Mozambique, in particular the loss of life, the destruction of property, the… Read more »

South Africa: COSATU Marks 39 Years of Working-Class Struggles

Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). This vibrant labour movement was founded on 1 December 1985, when it brought together 33… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Free State Congratulates Num for Hosting a Successful Regional Congress

COSATU Free Statehereby congratulates NUM Free State Region for hosting a successful Regional Congress from 21 to 23 November, under the theme "Fostering a culture of quality… Read more »

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 »