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Month: February 2026

SAFTU Condemns the United States-Israel Military Attack on Iran

February 28, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

  The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns the recent large-scale military attack carried out by the United States and Israel on […]

SAFTU ON THE 2026 NATIONAL BUDGET

February 26, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

STABILISATION FOR MARKETS, NOT TRANSFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) rejects the 2026 National Budget as a consolidation framework […]

SAFTU’S EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL BUDGET 2026

February 24, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) approaches the tabling of the 2026 National Budget at a moment of profound economic and social crisis. […]

SAFTU ON THE THIRD QUARTER 2025/26 CRIME STATISTICS.

February 23, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the release today of the third-quarter crime statistics (October to December 2025) by the Minister of […]

SAFTU EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO LIMPOPO BUS CRASH VICTIMS AND WARNS THAT SOUTH AFRICA’S ROAD SAFETY CRISIS IS ALSO BANKRUPTING THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND

February 19, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses its deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, and communities of those who lost their lives […]

SAFTU ON THE FIVE WORKERS TRAPPED AT EKAPA DIAMOND MINE IN KIMBERLEY.

February 19, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses its deep shock and concern at the tragic mudslide incident at the Ekapa Diamond Mine Joint Shaft […]

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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.
#SAFTU #SAFTUnews #Fuelhikes

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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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