Message of support delivered by the SACP General Secretary, Cde Blade Nzimande to the 16th National Congress of the NUM

21 June 2018

It is indeed a great honour for me to deliver a message of the Central Committee of the SACP and the more than 300 000 members of the Party to this 16th National Congress of the NUM. The theme of your congress "Re-build and re-engineer NUM towards reclaiming its historical posture" is quite an appropriate call to the mine workers of our country workers.

Speech delivered by COSATU President at the 2018 NUM National Congress

21 June 2018

We want to salute the outgoing NUM leadership collective and all leaders from all levels of NUM for keeping the union intact under very difficult conditions.

COSATU calls on the Minister of Transport Blade Nzimande to speedily resolve the issue of illegal and foreign truck drivers

21 June 2018

The Congress of South African Trade Unions is concerned by government`s sluggish pace in dealing with the issue of illegal and foreign truck drivers that has led in freeway blockades and violent incidents in some parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The recent closure of the N3 route is a clear sign that many truck drivers are extremely frustrated by government`s indifference and lethargic response to their cries.

SAEPU condemns the attacks, assault and burning of ambulances at Northam in Limpopo Province

21 June 2018

South African Emergency Personnel`s Union (SAEPU) condemns the incident that took place in Limpopo at an area called Northam.

SADTU statement on DA`s intended visit to our Headquarters

20 June 2018

As the news continue to circulate that the DA will barge into SADTU offices tomorrow (21 June, 2018) to challenge the Union to support the call to make school staff an essential service, SADTU wants to make it clear - we are not going to waste our time and energy entertaining the publicity seeking DA.

SACCAWU register victory over supercilious Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd in the Labour Court, Johanessburg

20 June 2018

The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) welcome the order handed down by Labour Court.

Trade Unions present a consolidated wage proposal to Eskom

20 June 2018

The three trade unions the National Union of Mineworkers, (NUM), the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Solidarity met with Eskom management today for the second day of wage talks.

COSATU to Present its Submission on Political Party Funding Bill at 3pm tomorrow -Wednesday 20, June in Parliament

19 June 2018

COSATU will present its proposals and views on the Political Party Funding Bill to the NCOP`s Ad-Hoc Committee at 3pm Wednesday ,20 June, Old Assembly Chamber, Parliament.

SADTU wishes NUM a successful 16th National Congress

19 June 2018

The South African Democratic Teachers` Union (SADTU) wishes its sister union and an affiliate of COSATU, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) a successful 16th National Congress. The Congress will take place from 20 to 22 June 2018 at Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng.

SADTU condemns hijackings and crime at school premises

19 June 2018

The South African Democratic Teachers` Union in the Western Cape (SADTU Western Cape) strongly condemns the dastardly action of the hijacking of three teachers` cars at the school premises of ACJ Pakade Primary School at Strand on Monday morning, 18 June 2018.