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Month: May 2024

SOUTH AFRICA TRAPPED IN A STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT

May 14, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is vindicated by the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) that shows South Africa suffers from structural unemployment. […]

SAFTU CONCERNED ABOUT THE SHORT-STAFFED SAPS EMERGENCY CALL CENTRES

May 13, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is deeply concerned about the unfilled vacancies in the South African Police Service (SAPS) emergency call centres […]

SHELL’S PLANNED SALE OF ITS PETROL STATIONS REMINDS US WE NEED TO INCREASE THE PACE OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION

May 11, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

GOVERNMENT MUST STEP IN TO EXPAND PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION OR RISK MORE CONFLICT WITH MULTINATIONAL FOSSIL CAPITAL The South African Federation of […]

SAFTU CONDEMNS THE RETRENCHMENT OF MINEWORKERS AT SIBANYE-STILLWATER

May 11, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) in condemning the decision by […]

MASS GRAVES IN GAZA PROVE THE GENOCIDAL INTENTS OF ISRAEL

May 9, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

SAFTU CONDEMNS ISRAEL AND USA The recent demolition of Palestinian homes and the disturbing discovery of a third mass grave proves beyond doubt that Israel […]

SAFTU IS APPALLED BY ISRAEL’S DECISION TO BAN AL JAZEERA

May 8, 2024 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is appalled by Israel’s decision to ban Al Jazeera. Reportedly, this ban includes shutting Al Jazeera feeds […]

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6 Oct

WATCH] The South African Federation of Trade Unions has slammed the massive fuel price hike, calling it an attack on citizens.
In an interview with eNCA, SAFTU says an emergency subsidy is required.
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28 Sep

SAFTU supports fair labour migration policies that protect jobs and all workers from exploitation. Quotas must be evidence-based, transparent and enforceable. Workers must unite against exploitation, xenophobia and wage-cutting.

#SAFTU #WorkersRights

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28 Sep

ANOTHER WOMAN’S BODY FOUND IN EKURHULENI: DO WE HAVE A SERIAL KILLER OR HAS EXTREME VIOLENCE BECOME NORMALISED?

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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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