The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape congratulates its affiliate, National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) for holding a successful Provincial Congress from 4 to 6 June 2025. The congress was held under the theme, “Strengthen workplace organisation to defend collective bargaining, deepen class consciousness and advance internationalism.” The […]
COSATU is deeply concerned by the cloud surrounding the appointments of SETA Board Chairpersons
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned by the noxious cloud surrounding the appointment of Sectoral Education Training Authorities (SETAs) Board Chairpersons by the Minister for Higher Education and Training, Ms. Nobuhle Nkabane, and her troubling sense of irritation to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee holding her accountable in this regard. Transparency and […]
COSATU welcomes suspension of top executives at Great North Transport
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the suspension of top executives at Great North Transport following allegations of mismanagement. Great North Transport (GNT) is a Limpopo government-owned bus company. The Limpopo Economic Development Agency, which oversees GNT, ordered the three-month precautionary suspension of the CEO Dr. Matata Mokoele, CFO Nazeem Essa and […]
COSATU in KwaZulu Natal Supports United for Palestine’s Call to Isolate Israeli Participants from the Comrades Marathon
The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the province of KwaZulu Natal (COSATU KZN) stands in full and unwavering solidarity with the United for Palestine in its call for the Comrades Marathon to exclude participants from Israel. This principled call is part of a broader international campaign to isolate the Israeli apartheid regime for […]
COSATU is extremely concerned by the alarming plight of the Mail & Guardian
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is extremely concerned by the alarming plight of workers at the Mail & Guardian. Recent and depressing media reports indicate that this pillar of South Africa’s media landscape is experiencing severe financial difficulties and highly distressed staff have been served with retrenchment notices. Whilst media houses across […]
COSATU Gauteng statement post the Provincial Executive Committee
The Congress of South African Trade Unions Gauteng (COSATU) convened the first Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting of the 15th Provincial Congress to assess the work done since the congress. The PEC was addressed by the General Secretary, Solly Phetoe, and received a message of support from the ANC Provincial Task Team (PTT) Coordinator, Hope Papo. […]
SAMWU SHONAMALANGA REGION IS FURIOUS AT UMGENI / UTHUKELA WATER’ CONTINOUS ATTEMPT TO FRUSTRATE WORKERS AND UNDERMINE COLLECTIVE BARGANING
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) strongly condemns the Umgeni /uThukela Water’s reckless decision of choosing not to recognize our union and its members. We express our grave disappointment with Managements failure to bargain in good faith, we are disconsolate in management and have countlessly witnessed BAD FAITH BARGAINING. ISSUES OF CRITICAL CONCERN: 1. […]
POPCRU condemns attack on police officers in Westbury, urges community-police collaboration to combat crime
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) strongly condemns the violent attack on South African Police Service (SAPS) members during a drug-related operation conducted in Westbury, Johannesburg, on Tuesday, 2 June 2025. It is deeply concerning that anti-gang unit officers, acting in pursuit of justice and community safety, came under attack from some residents […]