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Month: May 2026

SAFTU WELCOMES THE DISMISSAL OF MINISTER SISISI TOLASHE, LONG OVERDUE ACT OF ACCOUNTABILITY.

May 14, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss the Minister of Social Development, Ms. SisisiTolashe. This decision was long […]

Q1 2026 LABOUR FORCE SURVEY CONFIRMS A DEEPENING NATIONAL CATASTROPHE.

May 12, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes with grave concernthe latest Quarter 1 2026 Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa.The figures expose […]

SAFTU ON PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REFUSAL TO RESIGN.

May 12, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

SAFTU notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he will not resign as President of the Republic of South Africa and that he intends to take […]

SAFTU WELCOMES ARREST OF POLICE OFFICIALS LINKED TO ILLEGAL PRECIOUS METALS TRADE.

May 11, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) welcomes the arrest of two senior police officials and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing […]

SAFTU HAS NOT MET THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SACP NOR TAKEN ANY DECISION ON PARTICIPATION IN THE “CONFERENCE OF THE LEFT”.

May 10, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) wishes to clarify misleading impressions and speculation currently circulating regarding the “Conference of the Left” initiative associated […]

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT ON PHALA-PHALA VINDICATES SAFTU’S 2022 CALL FOR RAMAPHOSA TO RESIGN.

May 10, 2026 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes today’s landmark judgment of the Constitutional Court of South Africa concerning the Phala-Phalascandal and the unlawful manner in […]

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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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11 Aug

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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