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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

COSATU

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South Africa

Cosatu Urges ANC to Address Voter Discontent

In S.A, Cosatu calls on the ANC to recognise voter discontent in the election results as a clear signal to improve its performance. The federation pledges to hold the government of national unity accountable, working closely with alliance partner the South African Communist Party. General secretary Solly Phetoe anticipates president Cyril Ramaphosa will consult alliance partners on the forming of the seventh administration's cabinet:  

todayJune 25, 2024 37

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South Africa

S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament

S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament and other public representatives with president Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier this year, a 2.5-percent increase was approved, raising new MP salaries to 1.27-million-rand per year. Cosatu's parliamentary co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, emphasises the need for discussions on fair remuneration, arguing that resources should be redirected to lower-earning public service workers like nurses, police officers and cleaners:  

todayJune 21, 2024 68

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South Africa

S.A Union welcomes the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant

S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant, including finalising a policy and financing framework for it by the incoming Administration. South Africa, under the leadership of the ANC, has done well to ensure some sort of social relief from the state for 27-million of the most impoverished compatriots. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the envisaged UBIG will play a critical role in […]

todayMay 24, 2024 40

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Namibia

New Mineral Rights Operator Welcomed by S.A’s COSATU

S.A's Union federation ,Cosatu has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new mineral rights application system operator. The mining industry estimates that there is a backlog of more than three-thousand prospecting and mining rights, or investment value of more than 30-billion-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says it shares the views of the industry that the current applications system has been woefully inadequate and has stifled investments and growth:  

todayMay 23, 2024 42

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South Africa

S.A union, Cosatu says it does not support the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bil

S.A union, Cosatu says it does not support the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, as it remains deeply concerned about Eskom’s unbundling, including establishing its Transmission Company. The bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces yesterday, setting South Africa on an irreversible path of electricity supply reform. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says separating Eskom into three utilities will create additional boards and management costs when the power utility can least […]

todayMay 17, 2024 29

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South Africa

S.A union Cosatu maintains that South Africa’s healthcare crises demand the implementation of a National Health Insurance

S.A union Cosatu, says it remains convinced that South Africa’s myriad of healthcare crises require the creation of a National Health Insurance. Its spokesperson Matthew Parks says it is critical government move with speed to resource and build a quality NHI, that will guarantee quality, accessible, and affordable universal health coverage for all citizens:  

todayMay 16, 2024 38

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South Africa

S.A union Cosatu urges swift government action for justice for victims of the George building collapse

S.A union, Cosatu is urging the government to move with speed to ensure justice is done for the George building collapse victims, survivors, and their families. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the police must arrest and haul before the court the employer, and any other person complicit in the malicious violation of labour laws, that led directly to this unprecedented tragedy:  

todayMay 14, 2024 57

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S.A union Cosatu says it condemns the DA’s ill-informed attacks on the rights of workers

S.A union Cosatu says it condemns the DA’s ill-informed attacks on the rights of workers. DA leader John Steenhuisen accused Cosatu of being silent when government jobs were allegedly reserved for ANC cadres, and when Black Economic Empowerment deals were being given to the politically connected. Cosatu’s acting national spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says workers cannot trust the DA with their lives and rights:  

todayMay 3, 2024 21

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S.A union Cosatu says intelligence and security services are part of any modern state

S.A union Cosatu says intelligence and security services are part of any modern state. What is critical, however, is to ensure there are sufficient checks and balances in place in law to prevent the abuse of such agencies. The trade federation presented its submission on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill to an ad-hoc committee of the National Council of Provinces. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says they remain concerned that the […]

todayApril 24, 2024 37

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