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SAFTU says wrongly called GNU will hasten doomsday for the working class
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has reiterated its stance against South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU),…
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SA’s democracy threatened by high unemployment rate
The labour federation SAFTU’s General- Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, says the high unemployment is threatening South Africa’s democracy. He has attributed…
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SAFTU calls for swift prosecution of individuals & entities found guilty of corruption
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is calling on law enforcement to fast-track the prosecution of those found…
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SAFTU: Electricity bill will lead to steep tariffs
Trade union federation SAFTU has rejected the Electricity Amendment Regulation Bill as passed by the National Assembly. It was given…
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Saftu opposed to restructuring at Amplats
South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says it is opposed to the restructuring process proposed by Anglo-American Platinum (Amplats) that…
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Unions want taxi owners to be recognized as employers
SAFTU and the Qina National Public Transport Workers Association are seeking the formalization of taxi drivers and other staff within…
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Saftu demonstrates outside Public Works Department
The SA Federation of Trade Unions is demonstrating outside the Public Enterprises Department. It’s unhappy that it’s appealing a court…
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SAFTU demands immediate termination of G4S contract at Mangaung prison
South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is calling on government to immediately terminate the G4S contract to run the…
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Blackouts case continues
Hospitals, schools, and police stations should be fully exempted from power cuts. That’s the argument by political parties and unions…
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#NationalShutdown: Saftu demands resignation of ANC government
The ANC-led government has failed to deliver a better life for the people of South Africa according to Saftu’s spokesperson…
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Saftu demands govt guarantee interventions to end the rising cost of living
Trade union federation Saftu said that it wanted the government to guarantee an intervention that would see an end to…
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#NationalShutdown: KZN police have not received any notices
KwaZulu-Natal police have received no notices of any planned gatherings in the province on Monday. Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he…
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Saftu slams President Ramaphosa over cabinet reshuffle
Saftu General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, says workers have nothing to celebrate from last night’s cabinet reshuffle. President Cyril Ramaphosa made…
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SAFTU to join EFF electricity shutdown
Trade union federation SAFTU says it will be joining the EFF when it takes to the streets later this month.…
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SAFTU to lay charges against Andre De Ruyter
SAFTU plans to lay charges against former Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter. They want him to reveal the name of…
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Saftu criticizes Sarb’s move to increase repo rate to 7.25%
Trade union federation Saftu has again hit out at the reserve bank following its decision to increase the repo rate…
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Saftu’s Zwelinzima Vavi calls for Tembisa Hospital looters to be referred to NPA
Trade union federation, Saftu, said that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU)’s report on millions of rands in irregular expenditure at…
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Disgruntled civil servants march in Cape Town over wages
Disgruntled public servants are again marching in Cape Town, saying no to the government’s offer of a 3% salary increase.…
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Cosatu, Saftu & Fedusa to lead protest to Parliament over public sector wages
Trade union federations Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa are expected to lead a protest in Parliament on Friday morning. They’re hoping…
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Government revises public servants’ wage offer to 7.5%
The government said its revised wage offer of 7.5% for public servants will come at a cost of R31 billion…
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