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Month: April 2026

SAFTU ON THE 32nd ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM DAY

April 27, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

“Between Freedom and Crisis: The Unfinished Struggle for Economic Emancipation The right to vote, organise, protest, and speak without fear was not given, it was […]

WORLD DAY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK SPEECH BY SAFTU GENERAL SECRETARY ZWELINZIMA VAVI IN MBOMBELA MNNOTHO CASINO (24 APRIL 2026).

April 25, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

Theme: Good psychosocial working environments: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organisations. Programme Director, Leadership of the Department of Employment and Labour, Fellow representatives […]

SAFTU WELCOMES THE SUSPENSION OF NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONER GENERAL FANIE MASEMOLA.

April 23, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes and welcomes the suspension of the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola. This […]

SAFTU REJECTS THE DRAFT PIE AMENDMENT BILL: A DANGEROUS ATTACK ON THE POOR AND A ROLLBACK OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

April 22, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns the Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, 2026 as […]

SAFTU INTERVENTION AT THE 5TH HDRC SUMMIT 2026 BY ZWELINZIMA VAVI.

April 17, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

On behalf of SAFTU, we welcome the intention to move towards greater coordination and implementation in human resource development. However, our commitment is critical and […]

SAFTU RESPONDS TO BATSA’S CLAIM THATRETRENCHMENTS ARE “IN WORKERS INTERESTS” IS FALSE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

April 15, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) and the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the position taken […]

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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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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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SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi weighs in on the outcomes and impact of the discussions.


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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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