The Congress of South African Unions (COSATU) Free State extends its heartfelt appreciation to the teachers, in particular members of its affiliate, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) for their continuous…
COSATU strongly welcomes Minister Creecy’s call for a total ban on drinking and driving
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) strongly welcomes the Minister for Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy’s timely call to amend the National Traffic Act to institute a total ban on drinking…
COSATU is deeply worried by the explosion in illicit tobacco and the possible loss of 230 jobs
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply worried by the explosion in illicit tobacco, now estimated to be 75% of total sales, and the possible loss of 230 jobs…
COSATU welcomes historic victory for Rustenburg Municipal workers
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the historic victory for Rustenburg Municipality’s employees with the Council agreeing to adjust their salaries from a Level 5 to Level 7 municipality….
COSATU notes the National Assembly’s passage of the Adjustments Appropriation Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions notes the National Assembly’s passage of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement’s Adjustments Appropriation Bill allocating additional funding to departments. COSATU remains deeply concerned with the…
COSATU Eastern Cape congratulates Class of 2025 Matriculants
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape congratulates the Class of 2025. The province has achieved an 84.17% pass rate. This has been a journey of many…
COSATU KZN Congratulates the Matric Class of 2025 and Kwazulu-Natal for Achieving First Place Nationally
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal notes the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results and conveys its warmest congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025. We further…
COSATU welcomes resignation of IDT CEO Malaka
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the resignation of the CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), Tebogo Malaka, effective 31 January 2026. COSATU is deeply relieved to learn…
COSATU Statement on the Death of Comrade Basil John Snayer
The Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) mourns the passing of comrade Basil John Snayer. We wish his family, friends and comrades well during this painful period of mourning. Comrade Basil…
COSATU notes the National Assembly’s passing of the Special Appropriation Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the National Assembly’s passing of the Special Appropriation Bill. The Bill provides an additional R754 million to the National Department of Health in…
COSATU congratulates the Class of 2025 on an historic pass rate
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates the Class of 2025 on achieving the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate of 88%, the highest in the country’s history. Kwa-Zulu Natal,…
COSATU Mpumalanga congratulates the Class of 2025 and calls for urgent youth job creation
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Mpumalanga congratulates the Matric Class of 2025 for achieving an impressive provincial pass rate of 86.55%. This outstanding performance is a testament to the…
