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Month: July 2017

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Gigaba must reject SOE privatisation

July 31, 2017 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is concerned at a report in Business Times, 30 July 2917, based on interviews with “an insider” at […]

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SAFTU DGS in Ermelo Reportback rally

July 28, 2017 SAFTU Admin2 0

SAFTU deputy general secretary Moleko J. Phakedi

Timol inquest: there must be justice for all struggle martyrs!

July 28, 2017 SAFTU 0

The Food and allied Workers Union (FAWU) and the SA Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) welcome the reopened inquest into the death in custody of […]

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SAFTU’s fight against corruption

July 24, 2017 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions has been at the forefront of the campaign against corruption, the plundering of state resources and the hijacking […]

SAFTU/SAPU Joint Statement on 10111 call centre strike

July 20, 2017 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions fully supports the 5 000 SAPS emergency call centre operators, members of the South African Policing Union, who […]

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SAFTU’s verdict on the SACP Congress

July 18, 2017 SAFTU 0

The National Congress of the South African Communist Party has done nothing to persuade the South African Federation of Trade Unions that the party has […]

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15 Jan

SAFTU CONDEMNS THE DA'S HYPOCRITICAL AND SELECTIVE OUTRAGE: DEMANDS PRINCIPLED CONSISTENCY IN UPHOLDING INTERNATIONAL LAW.

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14 Jan

Federick Mabasa, NUMSA Sector Coordinator, will be part of a panel at SAFM today at 10:00 to discuss Mafuko Security. Tune in

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YouTube Video VVVFYnNUSkE4VVRhMEZ3VHlZU2FTZlN3LnZsVGlGVGRJZDJN 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 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
The discussion centres on labour relations and working conditions within the private security sector, with specific focus on:

Treatment of security workers

Employment conditions, wages, and job security

Allegations of unfair labour practices

The role of employers and management in resolving disputes

Union involvement and worker representation

Accountability of private security companies

Impact of labour disputes on workers’ livelihoods and families

Panelists raise concerns about worker exploitation, contractual instability, and lack of adequate engagement between employers and employees. There is a strong emphasis on dignity, fairness, and compliance with labour laws.

Video courtesy of Newzroom Afrika. Broadcast used for informational and reporting purposes.
Source: Newzroom Afrika | Original broadcast credit retained.
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NEWSROOM AFRIKA 'S INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL SECRETARY :ZWELINZIMA VAVI DISCUSSING OF THE 0,5% GROWTH.
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