insert_link Business / Economics S.A Union Urges Reserve Bank for Bigger Repo Rate Cut South African Union federation Cosatu urges the South African Reserve Bank to implement a larger-than-expected repo rate cut to help ease the financial strain on workers. Following the decrease in inflation to 2.8-percent in October, the federation believes a more significant rate reduction, beyond the anticipated 25 basis points, is needed to alleviate the burden on over-indebted households. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says high interest rates have forced workers to […] todayNovember 21, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Applauds Johannesburg’s Decision to Rename Sandton Drive in Honor of Palestinian Politician Leila Khaled South African union, Cosatu has welcomed the City of Johannesburg's decision to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian politician Leila Khaled as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Cosatu deputy international secretary, Noxolo Bhengu, praised the city council for this move, recognising it as a tribute to those who contributed to the fight against apartheid and a symbol of the shared struggle against colonialism: todayOctober 9, 2024 15