insert_link 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 14
insert_link 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 18
insert_link South Africa S.A’s union Cosatu welcomes the agreement reached by the South African Post Office with unions to temporarily suspend retrenchments S.A's union Cosatu welcomes the agreement reached by the South African Post Office with unions to temporarily suspend retrenchments. This as the business rescue practitioners have launched an urgent application for assistance from the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employment Relief Scheme. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says it is fundamental that governments at all levels utilise the Post Office and the Post Bank as their postal and banking service provider, injecting invaluable […] todayApril 25, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa 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 13
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Cosatu Expresses Displeasure as Government Accepts Resignation of Suspended Military Veterans Director-General S.A union Cosatu says it is dismayed government has accepted the resignation of suspended Department of Military Veterans director-general Irene Mpolweni. Her departure follows a back-and-forth tussle between herself, who was facing a disciplinary hearing, and the department after her suspension in March last year. She was suspended over allegations of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure valued at over 200-million-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says Mpolweni cannot be allowed to walk […] todayApril 23, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South African Union Applauds Adoption of Expropriation Bill by National Council of Provinces Cosatu has welcomed the South African National Council of Province’s adoption of the Expropriation Bill. The Western Cape was the only province that voted against the legislation, which was adopted with proposed amendments, that require the National Assembly to approve. One of the objectives of the bill is to expropriate land and property in the interest of the public. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says president Cyril Ramaphosa must ignore opposition from […] todayMarch 20, 2024 17
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
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.
