The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU), on behalf of municipal workers across the country, extends its well wishes to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) as it prepares to convene its 15th National Congress from 14 to 17 September 2026. The Congress takes place at a difficult moment for the working class. […]
DENOSA wishes COSATU a successful 15th National Congress
PRETORIA – The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) wishes the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) a successful 15th National Congress, which will run between 14 and 17 September 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. In line with the congress’ theme, *“Building a militant, revolutionary labour movement and strengthening anti-imperialist […]
POPCRU calls for a militant, united and worker-centred COSATU 15th National Congress
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) looks forward to the 15th National Congress of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) as an important moment for the broader labour movement to renew its mandate, strengthen worker unity and sharpen its programme of action in defence of jobs, livelihoods, collective bargaining and quality […]
NUM wishes COSATU a resounding and decisive 15th national congress amid escalating working-class crises
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) conveys its revolutionary best wishes to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) as the federation convenes its historic 15th National Congress, scheduled for 14–17 September 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Led by delegations from across all eleven of its regions, the NUM stands fully […]
MEDIA ALERT: COSATU TO OUTLINE KEY 15TH NATIONAL CONGRESS DOCUMENTS
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) invites members of the media to a briefing to outline the contents of key reports to its 15th National Congress on Friday, 11 September at 11 am. The National Congress, COSATU’s highest decision-making structure, will take place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre […]
COSATU demands urgent action following the latest depressing GDP growth figures
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) demands urgent action by government and the private sector following the latest depressing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth report recording a 0.2% contraction for the second quarter of 2026. This deeply worrying news ends the economy’s previous six consecutive gains, albeit all far from enough to reach […]
COSATU welcomes the Public Procurement Amendment Bill (Private Member’s Bill – A. Beasley)
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the Public Procurement Amendment Bill (Private Member’s Bill – Honourable A. Beasley). If passed into law, it will be an important weapon in the war against state capture and corruption. It will give further powers to the Public Procurement Office (PPO) in its efforts to tackle […]