South Africa: Cosatu Laments the Slow Pace of Transformation in the Workplace

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) laments the shockingly sluggish pace of transformation in the workplace. The recent findings by the Commission of Employment… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Calls On the Justice Ministry to Focus On the Task At Hand

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Nkadimeng to move with speed and douse the fires in her… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Troubled By Government Vacuum in the Province

The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in Gauteng is disturbed by the government vacuum in the province created by the continuous postponement of the announcement of… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Eskom Initiatives to End Loadshedding

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends Eskom on 96 days of no loadshedding. We celebrate the tireless efforts of the employees of Eskom to turn our most… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Pleased With Arrest in Steinhoff Case

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is pleased that persons accused of looting workers' pension funds' investments at Steinhoff are finally being brought to book… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Stands in Solidarity With the Workers and People of Kenya

COSATU joins the millions of working people all over the world, particularly on the African continent who stand in solidarity with the fighting masses of Kenya against the Finance… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Disappointed the ANC Has Chosen to Ignore Its Step Aside Resolution With Zizi Kodwa's Swearing-in As an MP

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply disappointed that our ally, the African National Congress (ANC) has chosen to recklessly ignore its own step aside… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Dismayed By the Latest Drop in Employment

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the 0.6% decline in formal employment in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Statement On the Second Central Executive Committee Meeting

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held its second Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the year from 18 to 20 June. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Eastern Cape Condemns the Senseless Killing of a Toddler Allegedly By the Mother's Boyfriend

The Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern is calling on community members to remain vigilant and make sure communities are safe for children to live in,… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Demands the Democratic Alliance and Parliament Expel the Unrepentant Member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) demands the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Parliament expel the unrepentant Member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws, who has made a… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Limpopo Dismayed By the Absence of Leaders of the Alliance in the Limpopo Executive Council

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo wishes to publicly express concern and condemn the fundamental blight in the outlook of the Provincial Executive, in… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Congratulates President Cyril Ramaphosa On His Second Term

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates President Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration for a second term as head of state of South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Calls On GNU to Do More for Youth

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) pays homage to the youth of 1976, who by taking to the streets energised the struggle against the oppressive apartheid regime… Read more »

South Africa: COSATU Rejects Mercedes Benz SA Planned Job Cuts

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on unions in the automotive sector to wage a relentless battle in defence of workers' jobs after Mercedes Benz South… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Urges Workers to Guard Against Mpox

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) warns workers to be cautious after Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, announced the outbreak of Mpox disease in the country. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Western Cape Is Shocked By Another Workplace Accident

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has learnt with shock and dismay about the explosion that claimed the life of one worker and seriously injured two others at the… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Concerned About NPO Budget Cuts

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is deeply concerned about the potential closure of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and resultant job losses due to… Read more »

South Africa: NUM Signed a Five-Year Wage Agreement With Petra Diamonds

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Petra Diamonds signed a valid and binding 5 (five) year agreement for the NUM members within the A and B Paterson grade ( Recognised… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Discouraged By Latest GDP Figures

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is disappointed by the decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year. Whilst the level of growth we… Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Voting Venues of Cosatu Leaders On 29 May 2024

Leaders of the Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) will join millions of South Africans when casting their votes tomorrow, the 29th of May 2024. The National Office… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Statement On the Pending Retirement From Cabinet of the Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), Ebrahim Patel.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) thanks Minister Patel, a proud son of the trade union movement, for his service not only to workers in his 3 terms as Minister,… Read more »

South Africa: Sactwu Is Tremendously Proud of Ebrahim Patel

The COSATU-affiliated Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union is tremendously proud of out-going Trade, Industry & Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Condemns the Brutal Killing of Bandile Shabalala At Shoprite, Heidelburg

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is appalled and deeply saddened by the horrific incident that occurred at Heidelburg Shoprite where Mr. Shabalala, an… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Constitution Court Judgement On Former President Zuma's Ineligibility to Stand for Parliament

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the Constitutional Court judgement on former President Jacob Zuma's ineligibility to stand for Parliament. Read more »