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Month: May 2020

SAFTU supports the EUSA High Court Application to interdict the opening of the schools

May 31, 2020 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) welcome and fully support the application to interdict the opening of the schools launched by the Educators […]

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SAFTU condemns the continued killing of the black people in the US

May 31, 2020 SAFTU 0

Why the World Must Learn to Say #BlackLivesMatter The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is utterly disgusted by the continued maiming of unarmed […]

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SAFTU says: No teaching and learning during Covid-19/lockdown!

May 31, 2020 SAFTU 0

Mobilise for a nationwide stay-away and general strike! The South Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) fully supports all the unions organising the educators who have […]

The ruling class has spoken! Workers, you are on your own!

May 24, 2020 SAFTU 0

We must state again that the second largest labour federation in the country – the home of the industrial proletariat – together with hundreds of […]

SAFTU RESPONSE TO ESKOM MEDIAS STATEMENT CLEARING JAN OBERHOLZER OF CORRUPTION,DISHONESTY AND ABUSE OF POWER

May 21, 2020 SAFTU 0

SAFTU has deliberately not responded to the Eskom statement reportedly exonerating its Chief Operations Officer, Jan Oberholzer, with a hope that the power utility CEO […]

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SAFTU statement in response to President announcement of the 13 May 2020

May 14, 2020 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has noted the none announcement of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Basically, he told the country that the government […]

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30 Jun

SAFTU WITHDRAWS CONDOLENCE STATEMENT FOLLOWING FALSE REPORTS OF MABUTHO “KID” SITHOLE’S DEATH. – South African Federation of Trade Unions – SAFTU.

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SAFTU MOURNS THE PASSING OF VETERAN ACTOR AND TRADE UNION PIONEER MABUTHO “KID” SITHOLE. – South African Federation of Trade Unions – SAFTU.

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29 Jun

INPUT BY SAFTU GENERAL SECRETARY ZWELINZIMA VAVI AT THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION SEMINAR. – South African Federation of Trade Unions – SAFTU

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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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