South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »

South Africa: Denosa Welcomes the Signing of NHI Bill By President

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) warmly welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa today,… Read more »

South Africa: Union Supports Signing of National Health Bill Into Law

The South African Emergency Personnel's Union fully supports the National Health Bill as it seeks to transform historical injustices and inequalities caused by the former apartheid… Read more »

South Africa: COSATU Notes With Disappointment the Latest Unemployment Figures

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the latest unemployment figures showing a slight uptick in the unemployment rate. Whilst this is not… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Rejects With Contempt the DA's Shocking Proposals to Cancel Women Workers' Protections

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) rejects the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s shocking proposals to cancel the many labour rights women workers have achieved since the… Read more »

South Africa: It's All Systems Go for the Cosatu Kwazulu Natal Workers' Day Rally On 1 May 2024

The Congress of South African Trade Unions in KwaZulu Natal is more than ready to host the 2024 Workers Day Celebration. This year's Workers Day celebration coincides with the… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Applauds the Progressive Agreement to Halt Retrenchments of 6 000 Workers At the Post Office

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds the progressive agreement to halt the retrenchments of 6 000 workers at the South African Post Office (SAPO). This… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Celebrates the Life of the Late President of the African National Congress, Oliver Tambo

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) celebrates the life of the late President of the African National Congress (ANC), Isithwalandwe/ Seaparankoe Oliver Reginald… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress At Parliament On the Pension Fund Amendment Bill (Two Pot Pension Reforms)

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes excellent progress at Parliament on the Pension Fund Amendment Bill, which is one of two critical amendment bills that… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Opening of a New R300 Million Plant in Krugersdorp Injecting Badly Needed Stimulus in the Local Economy

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the opening of a massive new R300 million plant to manufacture peanut butter by Tiger Brands in Krugersdorp. This will… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Demands Urgent Action By the SAPS Following the Brutal Killing of a Worker in Rustenburg

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified by the brutal killing of Moeletsi Sedi, a young worker who was reported to have been brutally killed by pit bulls… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Resignation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the resignation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula from Parliament with immediate… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Must Reject the DA's Reckless Responsible Spending Bill

Special Note: Happy 37th Anniversary to COSATU. Formed December 1985 Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - SADTU to Hold a Three-Day National Gender Policy Review Conference

The leadership of the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) will, on International Women's Day (8 March) begin a three-day gender policy conference. Read more »

South Africa: Sadtu Statement On the Passing of the Copyright Amendment Bill By the National Assembly

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) welcomes the passing of the Copyright Amendment Bill by the National Assembly. The Bill will now be referred to the President… Read more »

South Africa: Nehawu Statement On the 2024 Budget Speech

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union [NEHAWU] notes the presentation to Parliament today of the last budget of the sixth administration at the Cape Town City… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Proposed Extension of the Srd Grant to March 2025

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes government's announced of its intension to extend the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant for an additional year… Read more »

South Africa: The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)'s Statement On the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

COSATU welcomes the progressive commitments announced in the State of the Nation Address presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa to Parliament and the nation today and its… Read more »

South Africa: Union Body Speaks on Expectation on State of the Nation Address

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and workers across the nation have high expectations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will be presented by… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Joins Millions of South Africans in Paying Farewell to Dr Peter Magubane

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in paying farewell today to Dr. Peter Magubane today. Peter Magubane was an illustrious son of… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Northern Cape Is Devastated By the Death of Three Farmworkers

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Northern Cape is shocked by the death of three (3) farmworkers who were killed when they were struck by lightning in two… Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Fully Supports the SA Legal Team in the Case of Genocide Against Israel

Special Note: Happy 37th Anniversary to COSATU. Formed December 1985 Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Presented Its Submission On the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to Parliament

Special Note: Happy 37th Anniversary to COSATU. Formed December 1985 Read more »

South Africa: Labour Union Remains Deeply Concerned About Eskom's Proceeding With Its Unbundling

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) remains deeply concerned about Eskom's proceeding with its unbundling, including recent announcements of the establishment of… Read more »

South Africa: Labour Union Urges Govt to Conclude Passage of Long-Delayed National Health Bill

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) urges Parliament to conclude passage of the long delayed National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is deeply dismayed… Read more »