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Month: January 2026

SAFTU CONDEMNS THE APPROVAL OF A 3.8% SALARY INCREASE FOR TOP POLITICIANS.

January 20, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to approve a 3.8% salary increase for top political office-bearers, including the […]

SAFTU RESPONSE ON WITHDRAWAL OF BCEA SECTION 50(9)(a) VARIATION NOTICE.

January 20, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the Government Notice published in the Government Gazette on 13 January 2026, in which the Minister […]

SAFTU SENDS CONDOLENCES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC DEATHS OF LEARNERS IN VANDERBIJLPARK

January 20, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) conveys its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the parents, families, fellow learners, friends, and educators of the […]

SAFTU STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY DEVASTATING FLOODS.

January 16, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses its deepest solidarity with all communities, workers, and families affected by the devastating floods that have […]

SAFTU GENERAL SECRETARY, ZWELINZIMA VAVI, TO JOIN MAFOKO WORKERS IN PICKET OVER UNPAID DECEMBER WAGES.

January 16, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) calls on all media houses to attend and cover a picket by Mafoko Security Services workers, who […]

SAFTU ON THE POSSIBLE PRIME LENDING RATE CARTEL UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE COMPETITION COMMISSION.

January 16, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses profound concern and outrage over reports that the Competition Commission of South Africa is investigating major commercial banks […]

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26 Aug

RAMAPHOSA’S GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IS A FULL-BLOWN CLASS ASSAULT ON WORKERS AND THE POOR

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The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), in collaboration with the ETDP SETA, invites passionate and committed unemployed graduates to apply for its 12-month Media Internship Programme.

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SAFTU ON THE NKANENG MINE TRAGEDY: ILLEGAL MINING IS A DEADLY CONSEQUENCE OF ABANDONMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE FAILURE OF THE EXTRACTIVIST MINING MODEL

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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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