Two of South Africa’s most influential labour organisations, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), will this week mark major anniversaries, highlighting their roles in shaping the country’s labour and political landscape. The NUM is set to celebrate its 43rd anniversary on Thursday at Great Noligwa Moab… Continue reading NUM and COSATU Mark Major Anniversaries
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ANC and COSATU Strengthen Alliance and Commit to Advancing Transformation
The African National Congress (ANC) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held a bilateral meeting on Monday at COSATU House in Braamfontein. The meeting marked the first formal engagement between the two organisations in some time and was described as both significant and timely, reaffirming their long-standing partnership and shared responsibility in… Continue reading ANC and COSATU Strengthen Alliance and Commit to Advancing Transformation
SADTU to Call Special Congress to Decide Who to Back Between ANC and SACP During 2026 Local Government Elections
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) has decided to allow its members to be the ones to decide who to back between the ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP) during next year’s local government elections. The decision comes after the SACP, a long-time ally of the ANC, decided that it will independently… Continue reading SADTU to Call Special Congress to Decide Who to Back Between ANC and SACP During 2026 Local Government Elections
COSATU Claims Closing ArcelorMittal Plants Is A Ploy to Force Government to Pour in Public Money
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal says the highly publicised intention to close down the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Newcastle and elsewhere is a ploy to force the government to pour in public money to save the company. According to Edwin Mkhize, the provincial secretary of COSATU in the province, the… Continue reading COSATU Claims Closing ArcelorMittal Plants Is A Ploy to Force Government to Pour in Public Money
We Will Never Join Forces With MK Party, Says SANCO KZN After Reconciling With ANC
The South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed allegations that it recently cut ties with the ANC in the province because it wanted to join forces with the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party. The provincial chairperson of the civic organisation, Lawrence Dube, says they “will never”’ join forces with the Jacob Zuma led… Continue reading We Will Never Join Forces With MK Party, Says SANCO KZN After Reconciling With ANC
ANC KZN Moves To Prevent Split With Alliance Partner SANCO
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has swiftly moved to prevent a total split with the South African National Civic Organisation, the fourth member of the alliance. Yesterday, the party met with the civic organization’s leadership to iron out their differences and map a way forward following last week’s “divorce.” The meeting over the matter continued today… Continue reading ANC KZN Moves To Prevent Split With Alliance Partner SANCO
Limpopo Cabinet: Cosatu Cries Foul As Ramathuba Wields An Axe
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo has accused newly-appointed Premier Phophi Ramathuba of sidelining leaders of the ANC-led tripartite Alliance during the composition of her provincial cabinet. On Tuesday, Ramathuba unveiled her new executive, wielding an axe on more than half of the previous MECs and demoting others including prominent ANC… Continue reading Limpopo Cabinet: Cosatu Cries Foul As Ramathuba Wields An Axe
COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Limpopo has dismissed provincial ANC chairperson Stanley Mathabatha’s statement that the alliance partners in the province have kissed and made up. In preparation for the upcoming much-anticipated 2024 elections, the Mathabatha-led ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) agreed last week to set aside their differences and work… Continue reading COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance