insert_link South Africa South African Government Extends Special Relief of Distress Grant to March 2025, Cosatu Welcomes Move The Congress of South African Trade Unions applauds the government's decision to extend the Special Relief of Distress grant for an additional year until March 2025. This extension brings relief to 8 million unemployed individuals dependent on this crucial poverty alleviation support. Matthew Parks, Cosatu's acting spokesperson, acknowledges the grant's limitations but highlights its invaluable role in providing relief to millions without income, signaling a potential step towards the anticipated […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Applauds Overdue Suspension of Jacob Zuma from ANC Congress of South African Trade Unions commends the ANC's National Executive Committee for finally suspending former president Jacob Zuma. Zuma violated the ANC's constitution by actively campaigning for the uMkhonto weSizwe party and vowing not to support the ANC in the upcoming elections. Cosatu's President, Zingiswa Losi, notes that Zuma's actions are contrary to principles he once deemed counter-revolutionary during his own presidency. todayJanuary 31, 2024 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
