Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). This vibrant labour movement was founded on 1 December 1985, when it brought together 33 competing unions and federations that were vehemently opposed to apartheid and committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. The formation of COSATU was a culmination […]
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COSATU message of support to the World AIDS Day Commemoration Cde Duncan Luvuno, COSATU 2nd Deputy President on behalf of Organised Labour
Hounarable Deputy President Paul Mashatile Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Oscar Mabuyane Chairperson of CSF, Cde Solly Nduku All Ministers, Deputy Ministers and MECs present today. Leadership of the Civil Society Forum Workers and Comrades All protocol observed. Organised Labour joins millions of people around the world to […]
COSATU North West calls on the 7th Provincial Administration to hit the ground running
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the North West is expecting the new provincial government to hit the ground running. The Judge President of the Mahikeng High Court will swear-in the new members of the legislature on Friday, 14 June at the North West Provincial Legislature. The first sitting of the legislature […]
COSATU May Day Message, 2024 –
Build COSATU unions, Defend Democracy – Vote ANC! Building a strong and united COSATU in mobilising for the ANC Electoral Victory on the 29th May 2024 SUMMARY 1. Background Today is Workers’ Day! This day belongs to the millions of men and women who work tirelessly to produce our food and build our houses, they are the […]
COSATU welcomes Volkswagen’s R4 billion investments in its Kariega Assembly Plant, in the Eastern Cape
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes Volkswagen (VW)’s announcement of a R4 billion investment in its Kariega Assembly Plant in the Eastern Cape. This will not only help add a new model to its production line and ready it to be VW’s sole global manufacturer of its very popular Polo model but […]
COSATU demands urgent action by the SAPS following the brutal killing of a worker in Rustenburg
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified by the brutal killing of Moeletsi Sedi, a young worker who was reported to have been brutally killed by pit bulls in Rustenburg on the 6th of April. The Federation demands urgent action by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The owner of these pit bulls […]
COSATU Free State welcomes the SIU in Tokologo Local Municipality
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Free State welcomes proclamation 162 of 2024 in relation to allegations corruption and maladministration in Tokologo Local Municipality. The latter is the troubled municipality where lack of accountability has become a norm and made fashionable. The Federation supports this decision by the President to investigate […]
COSATU welcomes President Ramaphosa’s assenting to the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assenting to the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill. The Federation supports this progressive Act requiring national, provincial and local government institutions to develop fire management policies and plans. It will help hold government, including State-Owned Enterprises accountable for their efforts to […]
NEHAWU EASTERN CAPE STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING MAYHEM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] in the Eastern Cape notes the arrests at the University of Fort Hare that happened over the Easter Weekend involving the officials and service providers of the institution. As NEHAWU, we welcome the ongoing investigations and the recent breakthrough in terms of the arrests of the 15 individuals […]