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The revolutionary Alliance in Limpopo extends warm and fraternal greetings to all the people of the province. The government of the Republic has in the last two weeks introduced measures to curb the spread of the corona virus pandemic. The measures included declaring a state of disaster and recently a national lockdown. Since the outbreak […]

A special meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has added its voice in urging South Africans to adhere to the call to abide by measures to stop the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic. The special meeting which took place at Kopanong Conference Centre in Benoni […]

We, the Joint Mandating Committee (JMC) of COSATU with all its seven unions (DENOSA, NEHAWU, PAWUSA, POPCRU, SADTU, SAEPU, and SAMA,   organising in the public sector met on the eve of the implementation of a lockdown as declared by the president of the country and wish to declare the following: On COVID -19 We support […]

Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (LIMUSA) condemns the plans  by  Frigo Glass to introduce unfair short-time at all costs. The company has been in consultation with unions regarding introduction of short-time and has informed the reasons for such short-time to be reduction of orders by Coca-Cola. Upon our engagements and investigation, we have discovered […]

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in KwaZulu-Natal notes the Budget Vote that was presented by Health MEC in the province last week and we are especially concerned about a number of issues. 1.    Growing litigations against the Department Litigation against the department are growing at a fast pace which DENOSA has hinted to […]

South African Emergency Personnel’s Union (SAEPU) has learned with shock and serious concern about the attack of the Acting chairperson in Gauteng Comrade Gaaje Tsiane. Comrade Gaaje was admitted in hospital on Wednesday 31 July 2019 after an unknown person attacked him with a brick were he nearly lost his ear while transporting a patient […]

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West Province will be donating school shoes and socks to learners in the North West Province. Led by our 2nd Deputy President Bonny Marekwa, a delegation will be visiting the Gobusamang and Goitsemang Primary Schools respectively, where the shoes and socks will be donated […]

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union [NEHAWU] in the North West Province is extremely worried by the refusal by the Premier of the North West, the Department of Social Development and the Department of Culture and Traditional Affairs to provide concrete answers to the pressing issues we have been vigorously raising with all […]

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has today met with the management of the City of Tshwane under the auspices of the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC).  Parties met for conciliation at the SALGBC offices in Centurion with the aim of seeking an amicable and acceptable solution to the current impasse  between […]

“Sasbo – The Finance Union who represents approximately 70 000 members in the Finance Sector, has formally pledged its support to its Cosatu Federation in the fight against job losses in the finance sector.” “We made it clear that we are not oblivious to the changing world of work, the impact of technology, and the […]

The National Union of Mine Workers (NUM) is disgusted by the poor performance as reflected in Eskom integrated financial statement. Under the leadership of Jabu Mabuza as a chairperson of the board, Eskom has produced its worse performance ever. The loss which totals to 21 billion requires that the shareholder take action on this poor […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions in Limpopo, through is Gender Desk, will be embarking on Schools Sanitary Towels Project in partnership with Old Mutual during August 2019 Women’s Month.  The federation has always participated and contributed to the struggle to transform gender relations in our country and society. Many girls, especially from rural […]

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) notes with great concern the grand-standing and threats of cutting public servants’ salaries, incentives and performance bonuses by the government at the time when nurses are doing the work of more than two nurses due to severe shortage of staff in many facilities. DENOSA friendly cautions both […]

The South African Emergency Personnel’s Union (SAEPU) supports NEHAWU Limpopo day of action that will be in a form of March directed to the Premier Stan Mathabatha and Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba in particular their call for removal of Health MEC. The march will take place tomorrow, 31st July 2019 at 08h00 from Polokwane […]

South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) welcomes Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula’s maiden budget vote speech as presented in Parliament on Tuesday. The minister spoke extensively about his plans to address the challenges at Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) including the appointment of a permanent board of control comprised of capable, educated, […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Sam Tambani Research Institute (SATRI) will be launching a book about the life and times of Sam Tambani tomorrow night at Emperors Palace.  The details of the book launch are as follows: Venue: Emperors Palace The arrival of guests: 17: 30 for 18:00 Date: 12 July 2019 […]

The President of COSATU, Cde Zingiswa Losi, will address the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) National Policy Conference tomorrow. The details of the conference are as follows: Date           :         Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Time           :         11:00 AM Venue         :         Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, Gauteng Members of the media are invited […]

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) notes with disappointment a statement released on the 14th May 2019, by the MKMVA (Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) spokesperson and NEC member Carl Niehaus on the grievances which had been put forward by workers in the eThekwini Metro.  From the onset, Carl Niehaus is aloof […]

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) condemns the latest stabbing incident of a correctional official by an inmate at the St Albans Correctional Centre, and the escape of 7 suspects awaiting trial at the Modimolle Police station; incidents which took place over the past weekend.These incidents took place just weeks after another unfortunate […]

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has learnt with grave disappointment and embarrassment the revelations which were made at the Durban Commercial Crimes Court when the eThekwini Metro Mayor, Zandile Gumede along with officials were appearing for alleged corruption and defrauding the municipality.  The Durban Solid Waste (DSW) department was strategically targeted by these […]

Of great concern to us is that economy has not grown by more than 2% since 2013 and as such more jobs are likely to be lost unless there is serious economic growth recorded in the coming years. We therefore urge the incoming government to live up to the promise made to the electorate that […]