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An elite detached from daily struggles [Mail & Guardian] 06-03-2026


FEDUSA deeply concerned over Ekapa liquidation amid ongoing mine tragedy [FEDUSA] 05-03-2026


/ Iran SAFTU condemns US and Israeli aggression against Iran and reaffirms solidarity with Iranian workers [SAFTU] 04-03-2026


/ Iran COSATU Statement on the US-Israeli imperialist war against Iran and the people of the Middle East [COSATU] 03-03-2026


/ USA SAFTU condemns United States-Israel military attack on Iran [SAFTU] 01-03-2026



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North West Nehawu marches against poor healthcare facilities 2026-03-07 [Central News]

KwaZulu-Natal Education Labour Relations Council ordered to pay lecturer over R154,000 after underpaying him for three years 2026-03-07 [IOL]

Gauteng Cosatu and SACP decline to endorse ANC candidates ahead of provincial conference 2026-03-07 [IOL]

Gauteng Statement on meeting between COSATU provincial office bearers and provincial premier and his executive 2026-03-07 [COSATU]

SAFTU submission to Parliament in support of the Insourcing Bill 2026-03-06 [SAFTU]

Canegrowers warn Tongaat liquidation will devastate economy 2026-03-06 [GroundUp]

North West Nehawu protests against state of healthcare facilities 2026-03-06 [SABC]

Labour law reforms 2026: New retrenchment pay, gig worker protection proposed 2026-03-06 [The Mercury]

Gauteng Tshwane wage deal delayed again 2026-03-06 [The Citizen]

A long road to recognition for cultural and creative workers 2026-03-06 [Mail & Guardian]

An elite detached from daily struggles 2026-03-06 [Mail & Guardian]

KwaZulu-Natal SADTU supports investigation into cameras at Umkhumbane school 2026-03-06 [East Coast Radio]

Minister increases quotas for small-scale fishers 2026-03-06 [GroundUp]

North West SADTU calls for immediate payment of temporary educators and acting allowances 2026-03-06 [SADTU]

COSATU welcomes sentencing of former MP, Vincent Smith, to seven years in prison 2026-03-06 [COSATU]

COSATU on UFS study findings on sanitary pads and liners 2026-03-05 [COSATU]

COSATU fully supports the Insourcing Bill before Parliament 2026-03-05 [COSATU]

Gauteng COSATU on DA’s billboard attacking Premier Panyaza Lesufi 2026-03-05 [COSATU]

FEDUSA deeply concerned over Ekapa liquidation amid ongoing mine tragedy 2026-03-05 [FEDUSA]

SAFTU calls for a full investigation into the extraordinary salary escalation of the Secretary to Parliament. 2026-03-05 [SAFTU]

19,000 community health workers to be permanently employed 2026-03-05 [IOL]

Labour secures pension and severance gains 2026-03-05 [The Citizen]

COSATU condemns growing 'lawlessness' in construction sector 2026-03-05 [IOL]

Fedusa grants final extension for Gems medical aid response 2026-03-04 [TimesLIVE]

Gauteng COSATU angered by persistent construction industry violations resulting in yet another building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg 2026-03-04 [COSATU]

Iran SAFTU condemns US and Israeli aggression against Iran and reaffirms solidarity with Iranian workers 2026-03-04 [SAFTU]

Mpumalanga COSATU’s expectations on the State of the Province Address 2026-03-04 [COSATU]

Eastern Cape COSATU reflections on State of the Province Address 2026 2026-03-04 [COSATU]

Gauteng COSATU condemns tragedy at Ormonde building collapse — demands accountability & worker safety enforcement 2026-03-03 [COSATU]

UCT staff strike ends as agreement is reached 2026-03-03 [GroundUp]

Gauteng SAFTU on the tragic construction site collapse in Johannesburg 2026-03-03 [SAFTU]

Iran COSATU Statement on the US-Israeli imperialist war against Iran and the people of the Middle East 2026-03-03 [COSATU]

Labour Court clarifies CCMA powers in dismissal review 2026-03-03 [Daily Dispatch]

COSATU welcomes the R358 million fine for Mr. Stehan Gorbler for his role in the infamous Steinhoff heist 2026-03-03 [COSATU]

Northern Cape Unpaid Ekapa work­ers threaten to shut down Kim­ber­ley 2026-03-03 [The Star]

Northern Cape NUMSA to monitor retrieval of trapped miners 2026-03-03 [Channel Africa]

Budget shortcomings: Cosatu highlights 41% unemployment challenge 2026-03-03 [Business Report]

KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg High Court orders Impendle Municipality to pay workers within seven days 2026-03-03 [The Witness]

Clothing company implicated in sweatshop scandal cries foul 2026-03-03 [GroundUp]

NUM post-NEC media statement 2026-03-03 [NUM]

COSATU notes release for public comments of draft Labour Relations and Labour Laws Amendment Bill 2026-03-03 [COSATU]

COSATU worried by news of arrest of Health Department Director General 2026-03-03 [COSATU]

SAFTU welcomes Revenue Service's five-point plan and calls for mandatory real time production monitoring in tobacco and alcohol industries 2026-03-02 [SAFTU]

NUM Women’s Structure alarmed by UFS research linking sanitary products to harmful chemicals; demands urgent accountability 2026-03-01 [NUM]

COSATU GEPF Pension Holiday statement 2026-03-01 [COSATU]

COSATU calls for decisive action upon allegations of serious looting from the SA Army Foundation 2026-03-01 [COSATU]

COSATU calls for decisive action upon allegations of serious looting from the SA Army Foundation 2026-03-01 [COSATU]

COSATU CEC Statement – February 2026 2026-03-01 [COSATU]

Limpopo Cop couple found dead in horror home tragedy 2026-03-01 [Daily Sun]

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This month in labour history

2-03-1969 SACTU leaders exiled in Zambia meet to develop a strategy to revitalize the union, which has been rendered ineffective by the apartheid government. [more]

6-03-1955 Progressive members of the TLC join forces with CNETU unions to create SACTU (South African Council of Trade Unions) in Johannesburg with 9 affiliates and 20,000 members. By 1959 there will be 35 affiliates and 46,000 members. [more]