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  The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) proudly joins millions of South Africans in welcoming the City of Johannesburg’s decision to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, a powerful gesture of solidarity with the people of Palestine. COSATU commends the city council for adopting this resolution in 2018, which also included renaming […]

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day on 5 October 2024. This year’s theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,” serves as a powerful reminder that teachers are the backbone of the education system and a key force in building a […]

This year’s World Day for Decent Work, 7 October, is dedicated to the millions of workers around the world seeking peace and democracy. Peace and democracy are the cornerstone of very society which is willing to thrive and be prosperous. In South Africa we have seen this phenomenon where peace and democracy have been undermined […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions in Mpumalanga is ready to lead the protest march on International Day for Decent Work, on 7 October, to fight against the exploitation of farm workers. The campaign is necessitated by the manner in which  workers in the farming sector are ill-treated and their rights being violated. The […]

SACCAWU will be embarking on marches and pickets to join Cosatu in its call for Decent Work for all workers in the country. This call is particularly pertinent to the retail, hospitality and food processing sectors. In these sectors we see various employers who pay workers less than the minimum wage. The sector is well […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins its sister federation, TUCOSWA and the mass of the oppressed people of Eswatini in condemning the assassination attempts at PUDEMO President Mlungisi Makhanya. COSATU wishes Cde Makhanya a speedy recovery.  COSATU has never stood on the sidelines in the continuing struggle of the Swazi people for […]

This year’s World Day for Decent Work, 7 October, is dedicated to the millions of workers around the world seeking peace and democracy. Peace and democracy are the cornerstone of very society which is willing to thrive and be prosperous. In South Africa we have seen this phenomenon where peace and democracy have been undermined […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is vehemently opposed to calls to privatise or liquidate the South African Post Office (SAPO).  We remain deeply distressed by the unbelievable trauma that has been inflicted for years upon SAPO’s hard working staff.  It is abominable that thousands of SAPO employees have been pickpocketed for years […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) in Limpopo is poised for action to mark the International Day for Decent Work on 7 October 2024, which takes place against a background of: * An 42,6% unemployment rate, which is among the highest in the world. * The undermining of collective bargaining – reflected by employers reneging on collective […]

  The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling on workers to come out in their numbers on Monday, 7 October and join the National Day of Action against the crippling economic crisis in the country, characterised by joblessness, poverty and inequality. Led by COSATU, the National Day of Action will take the […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of the former Chief Financial Officer of Steinhoff, Mr. Ben La Grange, the second of two such convictions. Whilst appreciating that Mr. La Grange will finally see the inside of a prison, we are dismayed that he has been sentenced to an […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the continuous fall in petrol prices bringing relief to millions of workers, commuters and the economy.  We urge government led by the African National Congress to accelerate its efforts to maintain this progress and to further cushion a still fragile economy. South Africans have struggled to […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is saddened by the passing of legendary gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo. The iconic musician passed away at the age of 65 this week, after falling ill while on tour in Botswana last month. Ntate Solly Moholo was not only a household name […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns the shameful utterances and attacks by Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane on South Africans of Indian descent in a bizarre ranting on X (formerly Twitter).  It is unacceptable for a Member of Parliament (MP) to indulge herself in what amounts to hate speech against any section of South […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s stunning attack on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in its call for it to be frozen and not adjusted to protect it from inflation.  This is an unashamed assault on the six million farm, domestic, construction, cleaning, security, hospitality and other workers […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply dismayed by the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s shocking threats to have the Employment Equity Act declared unconstitutional.  Anyone with the most cursory of legal knowledge would appreciate the DA’s tone-deaf theatrics have zero chance of succeeding as the constitutional obligation upon the state and employers to […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds government’s bold and progressive commitment to massively increase the number of labour inspectors from the current 2 000 to 20 000 over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.  The announcement by Minister for Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth, of government’s intention to rapidly boost the number of labour inspectors […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the deployment of specialised SAPS personnel and resources to the investigation into the mass shooting of 18 people in the Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki at the weekend.  President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased that a team of specialised […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply aggrieved that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)’s online system, uFiling, has been offline for a month and yet there has been no indication of when it will be functional again. Users wanting to utilise the platform since 30 August have been met with a message […]

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the Free State is appalled and deeply frustrated by the recent report from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which reveals the alarming number of municipalities defaulting on pension fund contributions. This reckless dereliction of duty not only undermines the financial security of municipal workers but also […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the deployment of specialised SAPS personnel and resources to the investigation into the mass shooting of 18 people in the Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki at the weekend.  President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased that a team of specialised […]

  The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends its Affiliate, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) on a successful 10th National Congress. COSATU also congratulates the re-elected leadership, on another five-year term. The re-election of President Magope Maphila, Deputy President Mabutho Cele, General Secretary Mugwena Maluleke, Deputy General Secretary Nkosana Dolopi and other […]

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) congratulates the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) for convening its 20th National Conference in Bloemfontein under the theme: “Defending the decorum, values, principles, and hegemony of COSAS.” We commend the National Congress Preparatory Task Team appointed by the ANC for their gallant efforts in convening the 20th National Conference. […]