The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned by very worrying allegations of corruption, collusion, criminality and state capture against some of the most senior leaders and officials of the South African Police Service, Judiciary and Correctional Services by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The nature of the allegations […]
POPCRU Statement on revelations by KZN Provincial Police Commissioner
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has taken note of the recent public revelations made by the South African Police Services’ (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner against the entire value chain of the criminal justice system. While we acknowledge the gravity and extensive nature of the information shared, which touches on matters central to […]
COSATU condemns the City of Cape Town’s anti-transformation agenda
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape strongly condemns the City of Cape Town’s continued exclusionary employment practices, particularly in its executive leadership, where White male dominance persists at the expense of equitable transformation. Despite South Africa’s constitutional commitment to redress and equality, the City of Cape Town’s executive leadership […]
COSATU mourns the passing of former Deputy President DD Mabuza
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) mourns the passing of former Deputy President David Dabede “DD” Mabuza. The Federation offers its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, comrades and colleagues of comrade DD Mabuza. Whilst Deputy President Mabuza sadly departed at a youthful 64 years of age, he led a full life. Comrade […]
COSATU welcomes announcement by Transport Minister to table RAF and RABS Bills at Parliament
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, at Parliament to revive and retable the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and Road Accident Benefits Scheme (RABS) Bills. The Federation supports this progressive commitment by the Minister and looks forward to the Bills’ tabling at […]
SAMWU Welcomes Labour Court Dismissal of uMhlathuze Vexatious Application
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Shonamalanga Region notes and welcomes yet another significant victory for its members. On June 26, 2025, the Labour Court once again dismissed an urgent application from the uMhlathuze Local Municipality, which sought to interdict, or legally prevent, SAMWU’s ongoing protected strike. This marks the second time […]