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Month: March 2018

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SAFTU appalled at child labour report

March 29, 2018 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is appalled at the shocking report by Statistics SA that 577 000 children in South Africa, some as […]

Employment survey: new jobs a drop in the ocean of unemployment

March 28, 2018 SAFTU 0

South African workers have no reason to cheer at Statistics SA’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey released on Tuesday 27 March 2018. The headline […]

SAFTU demands proper consultation with workers on new labour laws

March 25, 2018 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions joins the growing chorus of people demanding that Parliament gives more time to debate the Minimum Wage Bill […]

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SAFTU appalled at charges against Zuma, Zokwana and COSATU President Dlamini

March 25, 2018 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is outraged by yet another serious allegation that former president Jacob Zuma is being investigated by the Hawks […]

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SAFTU condemns corrupt Transnet deal and demands local jobs

March 24, 2018 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is angered by the shocking revelation that China South Rail (CSR), a Chinese rail company, which allegedly paid […]

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SAFTU’s response to Business Day

March 23, 2018 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation Trade Unions strongly objects to an article in Business Day, ‘Saftu owes us papers, says Nedlac’, which asserts SAFTU failed to […]

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

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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.
Security Company Pays December Salaries Late.
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NEWSROOM AFRIKA 'S INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL SECRETARY :ZWELINZIMA VAVI DISCUSSING OF THE 0,5% GROWTH.
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