The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape appreciates the support and solidarity given to the victims of the floods that devastated Mthatha recently and calls for lessons to be drawn from this disaster. These are the worst floods Mthatha has experienced in recent years. The disaster has affected 2 686 […]
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COSATU calls for a G20 Critical Minerals Framework that prioritises equitable growth
The Congress of South African Unions (COSATU) acknowledges the various debates on critical minerals under South Africa’s G20 Presidency and calls for a multilateral framework that harmonises national interests with sustainable development imperatives. On 18 and 19 June, the G20 Task Force 1 on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality will convene to negotiate texts […]
COSATU urges swift action by government to stave off a pending July fuel hike
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) urges swift action by government to stave off a pending July fuel price hike. International oil prices have skyrocketed by 10% over the past week with Israel’s latest assault on peace in the Middle East with its brutal attacks on Iran. This is likely to see an […]
SAMWU ANNOUNCES PROTECTED STRIKE ACTION AT UMHLATHUZE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), on behalf of its members and employees at Umhlathuze Local Municipality, today announced the commencement of protected strike action. This decision follows the Municipality’s continued failure to address critical concerns which the Union has been raising without a response that addresses these issues.Despite repeated attempts to bring these […]
COSATU joins workers in celebrating court victory against Mafoko Security
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins its Affiliate, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU), in celebrating the court victory enabling workers to attach the assets of their former employer to recoup pension monies owed to them. The group of 144 former employees of Mafoko Security emerged victorious, after the […]
MEDIA ACCREDITATION OPENS FOR NUM 18th NATIONAL ELECTIVE CONGRESS, 24-26 JUNE 2025
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) invites members of the media to apply for accreditation for its 18th National Elective Congress, taking place from 24-26 June 2025. The Congress will be held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. This year’s Congress is organised under the theme: “The Epoch For The Dictatorship of The Proletariat […]
COSATU honours the youth of 1976 – acknowledges challenges faced by today’s youth
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) honours the youth of 1976 for the role they played in confronting the brutal apartheid regime and ultimately bringing about a democratic South Africa. COSATU also acknowledges that today’s youth faces markedly different challenges. The appallingly high unemployment rate is a major challenge. South Africa’s overall unemployment […]
COSATU commends government’s progress in addressing the grey listing findings
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends the African National Congress led government’s progress in addressing the United Nations’ Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey listing findings with all 22 findings now having been substantially addressed. The tireless efforts by Treasury, other government departments as well as Parliament are bearing fruit. It is […]