The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo is proud to host the 2026 National May Day rally.
The rally will take place at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane. Preparations for this crucial event in the workers’ calendar are underway, as workers will once again gather on this 140th anniversary of International Workers Day. This is also the 32nd year of South Africa’s democracy which will be celebrated on Freedom Day, 27 April.
This gathering of thousands of members of COSATU’s Affiliates promises to be a boon to the local traders of Polokwane and will assist in boosting the economy of the host city. This in turn will give COSATU the opportunity to create goodwill among the people of Polokwane and forge relations between itself and the community, while also ensuring the provision of much needed products and services to those who will be attending the rally.
The Federation’s Central Executive Committee members, led by COSATU President, Zingiswa Losi, and the national leaders of our Alliance partners will be present at the rally. Transport routes for COSATU members as well as the wider community will be shared via our platform as well as Alliance channels.
A press briefing to outline further details about the event will be held as follows:
Date: 29 April 2026
Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium Conference Room
Time: 10am
All media are invited to attend and cover the briefing.
COSATU Limpopo calls on all workers to attend the National May Day rally in their numbers. It is crucial to do so as this day was not handed to workers on a silver platter but was a result of the gallant struggles of the generation that came before us.
Workers in South Africa and the world should hold dear the legacy that was bequeathed on us by our forebears, because May Day is the only day dedicated to workers and the working class.
Issued by COSATU Limpopo
Hangwani Mashao (Provincial Secretary)
Mobile: 067 413 0165
Email: Hangwani@cosatu.org.za