Saftu to strike next Wednesday, same day as Tito Mboweni’s Budget speech
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) said it would embark on a general strike next Wednesday.
The action, which involves mass stay away and protest in major cities, is over joblessness, poverty, and corruption among other social issues.
They also plan to march to Parliament where Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will be delivering the Budget Speech on the day.
The federation’s general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, on Tuesday said they were fighting back as the COVID-19 pandemic had worsened inequality and weakened the economy even further.
“We will just fold arms while our economy crumbles, our communities suffer, and the future of our children is stolen. The battle against the pandemic did not unite South Africa, it divided us further.”
-EWN
In other news – Shauwn Mkhize’s son Andile spoils girlfriend Sithelo with expensive gifts on Valentine’s Day – Photo
Love truly lives here. Valentine’s Day came and went, but we are still gushing over what our favorite celebs got on this special day.
The day is all about romantic gestures and lovebirds usually celebrate it by exchanging pricey gifts, taking some much-needed break somewhere remote and romantic, and by going out to treat themselves. Andile Mpisane is one of our faves who also went all out for his baby mama Sithelo Shozi on, as he decided to spoil her with a stunning timepiece. Learn More
