2018 Statements

January 15, 2018

The Net is Closing on Corruption

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) applauds the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) team, under advocate Knorx Molelle, for obtaining an order under section 38 […]
January 15, 2018

SAFTU condemns cancellation of nursing intake

The South African Federation of Trade Unions pledges its total support to its affiliate, the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union (YNITU), in rejecting the sudden, outrageous […]
January 13, 2018

SAFTU condemns Trump’s reported racist remark

The South African Federation of Trade Unions vehemently condemns the vile, racist remarks allegedly made on 11 January 2018 by US President Donald Trump. According to […]
January 10, 2018

SAFTU statement on the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture

The South African Federation of Trade Unions welcomes the statement by President Zuma announcing the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into state capture. He had […]
January 9, 2018

SAFTU condemns murder of farm worker

The South African Federation of Trade Unions condemns in the strongest terms the murder of a 32-year-old farm worker on a farm in Tarlton, outside Krugersdorp. […]
January 5, 2018

SAFTU statement on Matric results and education crisis

The South African Federation of Trade Unions congratulates all the 75.1% of learners – and their teachers, families and school governing bodies – who passed their […]
January 5, 2018

SAFTU sends condolences to families of train crash victims

The South African Federation of Trade Unions sends its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in yesterday’s train crash in […]
January 3, 2018

SAFTU’s response to articles on Workers’ Party

The South African Federation of Trade Unions has noted the Star and Pretoria News stories under headlines that suggest that “SAFTU affiliates divided on setting up […]
October 5, 2017

Why SAFTU has laid fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering charges against Trillian and others

When the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) was launched in April this year we promised that South Africa would never be the same again. […]

2017 Statements

June 30, 2017

SAFTU mourns tragic death of Suna Venter

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) mourns the tragic passing of SABC radio producer Suna Venter, one of the brave SABC 8 journalists who […]
June 28, 2017

Grim jobs statistics

The opening paragraph of Statistics SA’s quarterly report on employment give a clear warning of the colossal crisis which is sweeping over the country: “With South […]
June 27, 2017

SAFTU appalled by latest evidence of growing inequality

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is appalled at the report released today by Deloitte accountants, which reveals that the average pay of executives in […]
June 24, 2017

SAFTU demands immediate release of Young Nurses Union leader

SAFTU demands immediate release of Young Nurses Union leader The South African Federation of Trade Unions strongly condemns the arrest and violent assault of Mduduzi Ndlovu, […]
June 21, 2017

We fully support NUMSA’s battle with Engineering Employers

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is 100% in solidarity with its affiliate, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, in their struggle in […]
June 21, 2017

Statement on new Mining Charter, BEE and nationalization

The hostile and hysterical reaction of the Chamber of Mines to the new Mining Charter’s slight increases in the required levels of Black Economic Empowerment in […]
June 20, 2017

Statement on Public Protector’s report on Absa/Bankcorp

The South African Federation of Trade Unions notes the finding by the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, that Absa Bank and its predecessor Bankcorp “unduly benefitted” from […]
June 19, 2017

NTM’S media statement on corruption and maladministration and the failure on the part …

The National Transport Movement (NTM) and the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) are extremely perturbed by the failure of the Hawks and NPA to […]
June 17, 2017

We condemn extortion and profiteering by pharmaceutical monopolies

The South African Federation of Trade Unions welcomes the Competition Commission’s investigation into price-fixing allegations against pharmaceutical companies, following concerns raised by Advocates for Breast Cancer, […]
June 14, 2017

An Appeal for Support

An Appeal for Support: Parents, Learners, Clients, Trade Unionists and the Public : Stop the shocking exploitation of those who provide education! Give us your support […]
June 13, 2017

SAFTU welcomes dismissal of Hlaudi Motsoeneng and resignation of Ben Ngubane

The South African Federation of Trade Unions welcomes the dismissal of Hlaudi Motsoeneng by the SABC Interim Board, and also it’s reversal of the policy not […]
June 8, 2017

South Africa’s economic and political catastrophe

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is alarmed, though not surprised, at the quarterly GDP statistics which reveal that for the second consecutive quarter the […]
June 5, 2017

Supporting 10111 call centre workers

The South African Federation of Trade Unions fully supports the march by 10111 Emergency Call Centre workers to the office of the Police Minister’s office in […]
June 1, 2017

SAFTU outraged but not shocked at latest unemployment statistics

The South African Federation of Trade unions is appalled at the figures released today by Statistics South Africa. They reveal that the unemployment rate reached 27.7% […]
May 30, 2017

We demand Zuma’s resignation over corruption evidence and his entire cabinet.

The South African Federation of Trade Unions demands the immediate resignation of President Jacob Zuma and his entire cabinet. This follows the shocking revelations in the […]
May 18, 2017

That is what is at stake now

Zuma is thus handing over the fate of the country to a faction of corrupt, crony capitalists in league with corrupt political leaders​! The South African […]
May 15, 2017

SAFTU condemns Brian Molefe’s reappointment

 The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns the reappointment of Brian Molefe as Chief Executive Officer of Eskom. It is outrageous that someone […]