South African Federation of Trade Unions Criticizes Government’s Handling of Natural Disasters in Vulnerable Communities

South African Union federation, Saftu, accuses the government of neglecting vulnerable communities during natural disasters, citing poor infrastructure in informal settlements. The federation criticises the government’s failure to plan and allocate resources, highlighting disparities in support between affluent suburbs and impoverished townships. Saftu’s , Mogoshadi Maserumule calls for immediate action to build resilient infrastructure and provide housing to protect communities from future calamities: