The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)’s successful 15th National Congress exemplified the spirit of unity and militancy, much to the disappointment of detractors, who had written the Federation off. The 1 840 delegates from the Federation’s 16 affiliates responded positively to calls for unity as they deliberated on motions and resolutions and delivered a […]
COSATU welcomes Minister Creecy’s intervention and urges further Fuel Levy relief for embattled commuters
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the Minister for Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy’s bold intervention to stop yet another Fuel Levy hike and urges further relief for embattled commuters before the next fuel price adjustment at the beginning of November. Workers and the economy have been reeling from the massive fuel price […]
COSATU mourns the loss of the General Secretary of SACCAWU – Mduduzi Mbongwe
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) bows its head in sorrow following the death of Mduduzi Mbongwe, the General Secretary of its affiliate, the South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU). COSATU conveys its heartfelt condolences to comrade Mdu’s family, friends, the leadership and membership of SACCAWU and wider COSATU family. […]
Declaration of the 15th COSATU National Congress
1. Preamble We, the 1840 delegates to the 15th National Congress of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), representing 1.5 million organised workers across South Africa, meet at a decisive moment in the history of our movement and our country under the theme: “Building a militant, Revolutionary Labour Movement and Strengthening Anti-imperialist Working-class […]
COSATU’s Newly Elected National Office Bearers
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates the National Office Bearers elected at its Reconvened 15th National Congress held at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. President 1st Deputy President 2nd Deputy President National Treasurer General Secretary Deputy General Secretary COSATU wishes the leadership collective well as they take the Federation forward in the […]
COSATU President Mike Shingange: Closing Remarks COSATU 15th National Congress
Newly elected leadership of the Federation, leadership and delegates of our affiliates, Leadership of the Alliance, guests, members of the media, Most importantly members of the Federation of Elijah Barayi and Violet Seboni, Workers across the nation, It is an honour and a privilege to address you today as the newly elected President of this […]
COSATU President Zingiswa Losi opening speech – COSATU’s 15th National Congress
1st Deputy President of the Federation, comrade Mike Shingange, Leadership of the Federation, Affiliates and our Alliance Partners, Veterans, guests, comrades and friends, Most importantly the delegates and the working class of our beloved nation, It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you to this august 15th National Congress of the Federation of […]