insert_link South Africa S.A Union federation Saftu says it continues to play a crucial role in championing the rights of workers S.A Union federation Saftu says it continues to play a crucial role in championing the rights of workers, fighting against injustices in the workplace, and advancing the socio-economic interests of workers. Yesterday, the federation celebrated seven years since it was launched in April 2017. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says the diametric contradictions in the tripartite alliance have and continue to compromise Cosatu’s ability and capacity to legitimately represent workers: todayApril 22, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa South African Union Expresses Concern Over Persistent Corruption Crisis in SA The South African union federation, Saftu, expresses deep concern over the escalating corruption crisis, citing the recent Corruption Perception Index report. According to the latest findings, corruption levels have remained alarmingly high for 12 consecutive years, with over two-thousand complaints lodged last year alone across various sectors including mining, policing, and business. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku highlights the pervasive nature of corruption, ranging from illicit mining activities to bribery within […] todayApril 5, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Saftu Accuses U.S. President Biden of Reputation Salvaging Amidst Palestine Stance South Africa's Union federation, Saftu, has leveled accusations against U.S. President Joseph Biden, alleging that his recent actions concerning Palestine are primarily aimed at salvaging the reputation of the U.S. government. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku asserts that Biden's statements are strategically focused on preserving Israel's global legitimacy and preventing further depletion of its reputation. Shaku criticizes Biden for what he perceives as a lack of substantial action to address the […] todayMarch 13, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South African Trade Unions Strongly Oppose Potential Job Losses at Anglo American Platinum The South African Federations of Trade Unions expresses strong opposition to the anticipated job losses at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats). Amplats has initiated a section 189A process that may lead to the retrenchment of 3,700 employees, aiming to reduce costs by five billion rand. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, decries Amplats' plans to retrench workers, asserting that it is driven by a desire to maximize profits, which is deemed unacceptable. todayFebruary 23, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions Backs Competition Commission’s Constitutional Court Appeal on Alleged Currency Manipulation The South African Federation of Trade Unions has expressed support for the Competition Commission's appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the alleged manipulation of the rand/dollar exchange rate from 2007 to 2013. Despite the Competition Appeals Court dismissing the case earlier due to insufficient evidence of a coordinated conspiracy, the commission's appeal targets 13 banks, including ten international ones. SAFTU spokesperson Trevor Shaku emphasizes the importance of holding all implicated […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 3
