The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] is seriously concerned about allegations of contract ballooning at the National Department of Health [NDoH] in relation to the National Health Insurance [NHI] Marketing and Health Communication contract. Our concern is informed by the recent Digital Vibes scandal which exposed the corruption, fraud, maladministration, mismanagement of […]
Media Alert: COSATU will present its submission on the Second Special Appropriation Bill to Parliament 30 September 2026
Media Alert: COSATU will present its submission on the Second Special Appropriation Bill to Parliament’s Standing Committee: Appropriations from 0900 Wednesday 30 September 2026 (virtual platform). Issued by COSATU Matthew Parks (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator) Mobile: 082 785 0687 Email: matthew@cosatu.org.za
COSATU deeply concerned by escalating mass shootings and growing culture of impunity
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply alarmed and angered by the escalating wave of mass shootings across the country and the increasing likelihood that heavily armed criminals can attack communities with little to no fear of being apprehended and brought to book. The latest attacks in Wedela in the West Rand […]
COSATU welcomes clarification that workers’ benefit funds at the NBCRFLI are safe
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the assurance by the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) that workers monies are safe and that the various funds under its control on behalf of workers remain sustainable into the future. This is in response to media reports alleging that […]
COSATU notes with extreme dismay the US Embassy’s strange media festival intended to ridicule South Africa’s constitutional sovereignty
The Congress of South African Trade Unions notes with extreme dismay the United States (US) Embassy’s strange media festival that is clearly intended to ridicule and undermine South Africa’s hard-won constitutional sovereignty. Whilst the sober majority of South Africans will simply blue tick these as juvenile antics best ignored, they cross all norms of internationally […]
COSATU WESTERN CAPE CONDEMNS THE MASS SHOOTING IN LWANDLE, STRAND
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape is shocked and outraged by the mass shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 27 September, at a shisanyama in Lwandle, Strand. This heinous act of violence has claimed the lives of 10 people and left 11 others injured, adding to […]
COSATU GAUTENG STATEMENT ON THE CARLETONVILLE MASS SHOOTING
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) Gauteng is deeply saddened and angered by the mass shooting in Wedela, Carletonville, which has now claimed the lives of 18 people. At least 18 others were injured, with some still in critical condition. Our thoughts and condolences go to the families, friends, colleagues and the entire […]