The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng notes the recent reshuffling of the Gauteng Provincial Executive Council, including the inclusion of the EFF into the Government of Provincial Unity.

COSATU acknowledges that political stability within the provincial government is important for ensuring consistent governance and the effective delivery of services to the people of Gauteng. Any reconfiguration of the Executive Council must therefore be assessed on its ability to strengthen service delivery, accelerate economic transformation, and respond to the urgent needs of workers and the poor.

While we recognise the need to stabilise governance following recent political uncertainties, COSATU emphasises that the primary focus must remain on addressing the socio-economic challenges facing the province. These include high unemployment, deepening poverty, unreliable service delivery, and rising levels of crime.

The Federation will closely monitor the performance of the newly appointed Members of the Executive Council, particularly in critical departments such as Finance, Infrastructure Development, Health, and Economic Development. These departments play a central role in ensuring that public resources are used effectively, infrastructure is delivered efficiently, and economic opportunities are expanded for the working class.

COSATU Gauteng expects the reconfigured Executive Council to:

Accelerate job creation through industrialisation and infrastructure development programmes. Strengthen oversight and accountability in the use of public funds. Improve the delivery of basic services, especially water, housing, healthcare, and transport. Intensify the fight against corruption and maladministration. Prioritise worker-friendly policies and protect decent work.

The Federation further calls on the provincial government to ensure that this political realignment does not distract from urgent service delivery programmes or delay the implementation of key commitments made in the State of the Province Address.

COSATU remains committed to working with government, business, and community stakeholders to advance a developmental agenda that places the interests of workers and the poor at the centre of governance.

We will continue to engage the provincial government to ensure that the voice of workers is heard and that the outcomes of this reshuffling translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people of Gauteng.

Issued by COSATU Gauteng

COSATU Gauteng Provincial Secretary: Louisah Modikwe: 082 297 2659

COSATU Gauteng Provincial Chairperson: Vusi Amos Monyela: 079 493 5002