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SAFTU condemns the murder of Thulani Maseko by Mswati’s regime

January 23, 2023 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns the murder of Thulani Maseko, a human rights lawyer and a freedom fighter in eSwatini. It […]

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SAFTU joins the legal challenge to hold government and Eskom accountable

January 21, 2023 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) joins the legal challenge to hold government and Eskom management accountable. Our affiliate, the National Union of […]

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Learners succeed despite challenges facing public education

January 20, 2023 SAFTU 0

SAFTU CONGRATULATES MATRIC CLASS OF 2022  The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) salutes the matric class of 2022 for the stellar performance. These […]

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Inflation still stubbornly high

January 19, 2023 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the stubborn inflation which remains high above 7%, and averaged 7,2% in December 2022. Our members […]

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Electricity tariff hike suffocates working class households

January 13, 2023 SAFTU 0

SAFTU REJECTS NERSA’S TARIFF APPROVAL  In September 2022 when the National Energy Regulator of SA (NERSA) was conducting public hearings regarding Eskom’s proposed 32% tariff […]

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SAFTU lacks confidence in Minister Blade Nzimande to deal with the situation at Fort Hare University

January 12, 2023 SAFTU 0

Elaborating on the lack of confidence we have in the Minister of Higher Education to resolve the life-threatening situation at Fort Hare University on eNCA […]

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31 Jul

SAFTU CONDEMNS THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG MAYOR’S SHAMEFUL CONTEMPT FOR WORKERS AS DEMAWUSA MEMBERS ENTER THEIR THIRD DAY OF SIT-IN

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24 Jul

SAFTU: HOLDING INTEREST RATES TODAY WILL NOT SPARE WORKERS FROM TOMORROW’S FAILED MONETARY POLICY

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21 Jul

SAFTU REJECTS THE R25 BILLION WORLD BANK LOAN: SOUTH AFRICA CANNOT BORROW ITS WAY INTO PRIVATISATION

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YouTube Video VVVFYnNUSkE4VVRhMEZ3VHlZU2FTZlN3LmdNUXA3NEV4RWY4 SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi weighs in on the outcomes and impact of the discussions.


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SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi weighs in on the outcomes and impact of the discussions.


Source: Newsroom Afrika
SAFTU does not own the rights to this footage. Used for commentary and public interest purposes.
SAFTU rejects News24 Jobs Conference as a false consensus pushing failed neoliberal policies
SAFTU General Secretary weighs in on the newly instituted National Minimum Wage.
NUMSA Sector Coordinator Frederick Mabasa speaks on SAFM about the ongoing crisis at Mafoko Security, where workers have allegedly gone unpaid. He outlines the hardships faced by security guards, including delayed or non-payment of wages and unpaid statutory benefits, and explains the union’s concerns about labour law violations. Mabasa places the issue within the broader problem of exploitation in the private security sector and calls for accountability, enforcement by regulators, and protection of workers’ rights.
NUMSA’s Frederick Mabasa on SAFM: Mafoko Security’s Failure to Pay Workers
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