South African Unions Down Tools In National Strike

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), with its affiliates, embarked on a national strike on February 13, to protest against joblessness and retrenchments in the country.

Cosatu members making their voices heard in the march against job losses, umemployment, corruption and crime

Hundreds of workers participating in the strike.

Workers are demanding decent jobs

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