The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) will mark International Workers’ Day, 1 May 2026, with rallies and marches in four provinces, led by its national leadership.
This year’s theme: Unite Employed and Unemployed Workers: Stop the Jobs Bloodbath! End Austerity! Stop Illicit Trade!
GAUTENG MAY DAY MARCH
Speaker: SAFTU Deputy President cde Mosima Maredi
Time: 10:00
Assembly: Beyers Naude Square, Johannesburg
March to: Gauteng Legislature
Contact: Eugene 079 910 3214 | Reuben 072 797 2303
KZN MAY DAY RALLY
Speaker: SAFTU General Secretary cde Zwelinzima Vavi
Time: 10:00
Venue: UNISA, Durban Main Campus
Contact: Thabiso Zulu
073 9201766
LIMPOPO MAY DAY RALLY
Speaker: SAFTU National Treasurer cde Motshwari Lecogo
Time: 09:00
Assembly: Nkoana United Soccer Ground March to Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality
Closing: Moses Mabotha Hall for speeches & memorandum handover to DoL, COGTA, DSD
Contact: Sekgota
0832967869
Phala 082 394 1627
WESTERN CAPE MAY DAY RALLY
Speaker: SAFTU Deputy General Secretary cde Nontembeko Luzipo
Time: 10h00
Venue: St Francis Hall, Kwalanga
Contact: Zolani Mbanjwa
082 494 7940
For media inquiries, contact the National Spokesperson at
Newton Masuku
newtonm@saftu.org.za
0661682157
Media Officer
Asive Dyani
0719019564
