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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will present its submission on the Immigration Amendment Bill to the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee: Home Affairs from 09h00 on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 (virtual). Issued by COSATU Matthew Parks(Parliamentary Coordinator) Mobile: 082 785 0687 Email: matthew@cosatu.org.za

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), FEDUSA, NACTU and SAFTU will co-host the Labour 20 (L20) Summit in Gqeberha from February 18 to19. This pivotal event coincides with South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025, providing a crucial platform for workers in Africa and the Global South to advance a progressive agenda. […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply worried by the United States (US)’ President Donald Trump’s announcement of pending tariffs on South African and other nations’ exports.  This threatens thousands of South African agricultural, mining, jewellery, chemicals, auto, clothing and other manufacturing jobs amongst others.  With a 41.9% unemployment rate, we cannot […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) hopes that government will not disappoint the nation when it tables the 2025/26 Budget at Parliament on 19 February.  The working class and society at large are battling numerous dire socio-economic crises.  Now is not the time for a business-as-usual approach.  What is needed is a bold, […]

Program director, deputy chair of the province CEC members Provincial office bearers PEC Alliance partners . SACP.SANCO, ANC The premier of the province YCL.ANCYL, Young workers of COSATU, GENDER STRUCTURES International guests Introduction Comrades, we stand together at a crucial juncture, reflecting on the rich history and enduring struggles of COSATU as we approach our […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disdain and bemusement the bizarre attempt by some inconsequential Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP), Ryan Smith’s ludicrous attempt to dictate to Organised Labour its composition at the G20’s Labour Stream (L20).  If this were the mere rantings of some ill-informed crank, it would […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans and the international community in commemorating the 35th anniversary of struggle icon, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s release from prison on the 11 February 1990. After spending a lengthy 27 years behind bars, his freedom would culminate into negotiations that would pave a way for […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns attempts to stall the reopening of the Lily and Barbrook mines in Louisville, near Barberton. Despite having secured funding to exit business rescue, the owner of the mines, Vantage Goldfields, is facing opposition. Mining entrepreneur and founder of SSC Group, Fred Arendse, has applied to court […]