The Congress of the South African Trade Unions(COSATU) will march alongside its affiliate, the South African Medical Association Trade Union(SAMATU) to seek urgent action from the National Treasury in Pretoria. The union demands government’s intervention in the health sector which includes the plight of unemployed medical doctors, shortage of staff and the improvement of the infrastructure and security at healthcare facilities.
COSATU stands in support of SAMATU in its sharp disapproval of National Treasury’s ill conceived reduced spending and budget cuts in crucial departments. Austerity in departments such as health have dire consequences that adversely affect the public and the quality of services.
The march will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Gathering Point: Union Buildings( The Triangle)
Destination: National Treasury, 40 Church Square
Time: 10am
Issued by COSATU
Zanele Sabela (National Spokesperson)
Mobile: 079 287 5788
Email: zaneles@cosatu.org.za