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Month: June 2022

CRUISING THROUGH WINTER WITH ELECTRICITY BLACKOUTS

June 29, 2022 SAFTU 0

THE FAILURE OF GOVERNMENT SABOTAGES ONCE AGAIN AND INCONVENIENCES WORKING PEOPLE The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is displeased with the continued loadshedding […]

SAFTU SHOCKED BY THE DEATH OF 21 CHILDREN KILLED IN A TARVEN IN THE EASTERN CAPE

June 28, 2022 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) mourn the deaths of 21 teenagers who died mysteriously in a tavern in East London, Eastern Cape. […]

HIKING FOR LUXURY AND SPLENDOUR THE PUBLIC OFFICE BEARERS’ SALARIES

June 20, 2022 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the callous attitude of the President and government to increases the salaries of the public office […]

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THE FUTURE IS NOT BRIGHT, CONDITIONS ARE WORSENING FOR THE WORKING-CLASS YOUTH

June 16, 2022 SAFTU 0

The South African Federations of Trade Unions (SAFTU) remembers the struggles young people have waged in the 1970s and 1980s. They have sacrificed their lives […]

SAFTU OPPOSES THE R7.6 BILLION WORLD BANK LOAN BECAUSE OUR SOCIETY IS NOW AT BREAKING POINT

June 15, 2022 SAFTU 0

In a joint statement, the World Bank and National Treasury have announced a R7.6 billion (€454.4 million, or $480 million) loan to South Africa, supposedly […]

SAFTU ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT STATISTICS QUARTER 1 OF 2022

June 8, 2022 SAFTU 0

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which we have come to understand as the conservative measure of the value of all products and services produced, for […]

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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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30 Jun

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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