March 05
South Africa: Cosatu Worried By Illicit Payments At Prasa
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is gravely concerned about the rehabilitation of Metrorail following reports of illicit payments to the tune of R2.7 billion to… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Cosatu to Picket in Support of Department of Health in NHI Court Case
The Congress of the South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is set to picket outside the North Gauteng High Court in solidarity with the Department of Health, in the National Health… Read more »
South Africa: Samwu Condemns the Introduction of Contracted Services and the Reduction of Overtime At Ekurhuleni
The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) Ekurhuleni Region strongly condemns the City of Ekurhuleni's decision to reduce overtime and acting allowances by 50% and to… Read more »
February 20
South Africa: Nehawu Revolted By the Non-Payment of Salaries By the North West Parks and Tourism Board
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union [NEHAWU] is revolted by the non-payment of salaries of our members and workers by the North West Parks and Tourism Board.… Read more »
February 18
South Africa: L20 Launch in Gqeberha Sets the Stage for Workers' Agenda in the G20
The Labour 20 (L20) was successfully launched in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on 17 February, marking a pivotal moment for workers in South Africa, Africa, and the Global South.… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Free State Rejects the Proposed Reinstatement of Matjhabeng Mayor
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Free State has learned with profound indignation and moral outrage of plans by the ANC's provincial leadership and… Read more »
February 17
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Recovery of the R670 Million Stolen From VBS
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds the recovery of R670-million by the liquidators of VBS Mutual Bank. Albeit a fraction of the billions siphoned from the… Read more »
February 11
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 »
February 09
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 »
February 07
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 »
February 06
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 »
February 04
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 »
February 03
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 »
January 30
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 »
January 28
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 »
January 27
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 »
January 23
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 »
January 20
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 »
January 17
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 »
January 16
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 »
December 29, 2024
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 »
December 01, 2024
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 »
November 26, 2024
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 »
November 25, 2024
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 »