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


Striking UCT staff demand 7% increase [GroundUp] 27-02-2026


COSATU extremely disappointed by 2026/27 Budget [COSATU] 25-02-2026


Three wins: SAMWU celebrates major legal blow against Cape Town [Town Press] 24-02-2026


COSATU public service unions rejects unjustified Government Employees Medical Scheme Increase and calls for a national day of action [COSATU] 23-02-2026



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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]

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

KwaZulu-Natal Public servants protest GEMS fee hike, demand better healthcare choices 2026-02-28 [East Coast Radio]

Northern Cape Minister Mantashe prioritises body recovery over mine liquidation at disaster-hit Ekapa 2026-02-28 [Nova News]

Finance Minister Godongwana rejects ‘neoliberal’ label after unions slam 2026 budget 2026-02-28 [TimesLIVE]

MISA gets a seat at the auto industry policy table 2026-02-28 [Sunday World]

NEHAWU statement on 2026 Budget 2026-02-28 [COSATU ]

FEDUSA stands in solidarity with COSATU action against GEMS 2026-02-28 [FEDUSA]

Unions Express Dismay Over Ekapa Mining Liquidation Plans 2026-02-27 [Discovery Alert]

Gauteng Security guards down tools over late salaries at Ekurhuleni municipality 2026-02-27 [GroundUp]

Striking UCT staff demand 7% increase 2026-02-27 [GroundUp]

Unions express anger, dismay over Ekapa's liquidation plans 2026-02-27 [Mining Weekly]

UNTU notes 2026 budget with mixed reaction over PRASA funding, Transnet debt and fuel levies 2026-02-27 [Railways Africa]

Northern Cape Ekapa Mine liquidation leaves over 1 000 workers jobless 2026-02-27 [SABC]

Social grants and infrastructure boost welcomed, but UASA says employment must drive inclusion 2026-02-26 [Saturday Star]

Budget fails to address immediate consumer financial crisis 2026-02-26 [Business Report]

Fedusa criticises 2026 budget for lacking job creation 2026-02-26 [TimesLIVE]

SAFTU on 2026 National Budget 2026-02-26 [SAFTU]

COSATU saddened by developments at Ekapa Mine 2026-02-26 [COSATU]

SAFTU warns that 30 000 public service job cuts will undermine frontline services 2026-02-26 [Power987]

Eastern Cape Municipal employees suspend strike after meeting mayor 2026-02-26 [TimesLIVE]

Ekapa Minerals put under liquidation amid search for trapped miners 2026-02-26 [SABC]

COSATU extremely disappointed by 2026/27 Budget 2026-02-25 [COSATU]

SAFTU's expectations for National Budget 2026 2026-02-25 [SAFTU]

Unions demand Gems boss be ousted over soaring medical aid costs 2026-02-24 [Daily Dispatch]

Government employees protest against GEMS 9.8% hike 2026-02-24 [SABC]

Fedusa calls for budget to prioritise workers, reject austerity 2026-02-24 [TimesLIVE]

Post Office's rescue practitioners respond to R3.8 billion funding allegations 2026-02-24 [IOL]

Deadly mud rush traps miners 800 metres underground 2026-02-24 [IndustriALL]

Three wins: SAMWU celebrates major legal blow against Cape Town 2026-02-24 [Town Press]

Gauteng Samwu wants more Tshwane VIP protectors to be millionaires 2026-02-24 [Moneyweb]

Western Cape Labour Court reinstates City of Cape Town clerk after being fired for clocking out 14 minutes early 2026-02-24 [Voice of the Cape]

KwaZulu-Natal Samwu pickets over vehicle surveillance devices 2026-02-24 [The Witness]

KwaZulu-Natal Staff welcome long-awaited repairs at Howick mortuary 2026-02-24 [The Witness]

Cosatu urges pro-worker Budget to end austerity and tackle unemployment crisis 2026-02-24 [Business Report]

SAFTU on third quarter 2025/26 crime statistics 2026-02-23 [SAFTU]

COSATU public service unions rejects unjustified Government Employees Medical Scheme Increase and calls for a national day of action 2026-02-23 [COSATU]

Western Cape SAMWU welcomes Labour Court victories against City of Cape Town 2026-02-23 [COSATU]

PSA vows to continue protests over GEMS hikes 2026-02-23 [East Coast Radio]

COSATU welcomes government’s slashing the mind boggling planned R372 million budget for Defence Force Day 2026-02-22 [COSATU]

COSATU 2026/27 Budget Expectations Statement 2026-02-22 [COSATU]

COSATU welcomes cut to Armed Forces Day parade budget 2026-02-21 [SABC]

GEMS defends medical aid contribution hike as unions set for nationwide protests 2026-02-21 [The Mercury]

Race against time to rescue miners trapped in shaft 2026-02-21 [Newsday]

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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]