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Busa warns of severe economic impact of Wednesday's strikes
Business Unity South Africa’s executive officer Cas Coovadia has told Eyewitness News that while they understood the issues which had pushed workers out on the streets, it was counterproductive.
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Unions warn strike will disrupt govt services, transport & schools
In a historic show of unity, the two biggest labour federations in the country, Cosatu and Saftu - who collectively represent close to three million workers, will be embarking on a national strike against corruption and unemployment.
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Cosatu’s Bheki Ntshalintshali: SA risks becoming a mafia state
Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali warned that the country could become a “mafia state” and susceptible to a coup should things continue as they currently are.
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Saftu announces night vigils on eve of Wednesday's national strike
The federation will join forces with Cosatu in strike action against corruption, the state of the economy, joblessness and gender-based violence and femicide, among other issues.
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Cosatu on FS asbestos project: We welcome arrests, but prosecution too slow
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss the arrests of the seven suspects linked to the Free State asbestos project. #Cosatu #FreeStateAsbestos #StateCapture
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Cosatu: SA could become a mafia state if nothing is done
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss the state of South Africa and whether it has become a failed state. #Cosatu #SouthAfrica
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Why do we need deputy ministers, asks Cosatu
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss wage increases and question the role of a deputy minister. #Cosatu #SApolitics
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Cosatu: Ramaphosa must act against the corrupt, or face being an accomplice
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dealings with corrupt leaders within the government. #Cosatu #SApolitics
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Cosatu: We continually assess our support of the ANC
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss elections and the vote for the African National Congress. #Cosatu #RSAelections
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Cosatu: The president has left us with no other option but to strike
Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali said while Wednesday’s planned action would not affect the economy as deeply as it ordinarily would due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members had no other option but to withdraw their labour.
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Why Cosatu is protesting during COVID-19
Eyewitness News reporter Theto Mahlakoana sat down with Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali ahead of the labour union’s national strike. Here they discuss why Cosatu decided on the protest. #Cosatu #NationalMarch
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Cosatu in KZN urges Zandile Gumede to appear before ANC integrity commission
It is understood Gumede wanted to consult her lawyers before she appears before the provincial integrity commission, preferably with her legal team.
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Public sector unions launch campaign to challenge govt over wage disputes
The unions representing more than 1.2 million public servants have been in a drawn-out deadlock over government’s failure to stick to a 2018 agreement to increase workers’ salaries this year.
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Cosatu not shocked by 'depressing' unemployment figures
National spokesperson Sizwe Pamla said that this was what happened when there was a government that was hellbent on implementing a framework of policies that did not place employment creation as a priority.
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SA’s unemployment figures not shocking given state of economy, says Cosatu
Stats SA on Tuesday said the country’s unemployment rate declined to 23.3% between April and June from 30.1% in the quarter before.
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Cosatu: If we don't stand up, SA will sink under weight of corruption
Cosatu's planned protest action over corruption will take place in every province on 7 October and are likely to affect the public service more than any other industry.
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Cosatu: We are fighting against socio-economic injustice
Among the list of demands which Cosatu will make to government during a strike next week is that the families of politicians should be barred from doing business with the state.
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Cosatu draws a line in the sand in its stand against government
At the core of its fight with the government is the failure to deal with corruption and the public service wage increase dispute.
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CoCT slammed for not reducing water tariffs after dam levels improve
The city said that tariffs were currently on level 1 and were based on the projected consumption trends so that the income received covered the cost of providing water services.
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Cosatu gives CoCT 7 days to review position on water tariffs
They were increased at the height of Cape Town's water crisis several years ago but with dam levels having vastly improved, the municipality hasn't indicated if tariffs will be cut any time soon.
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Nehawu threatens to intensify strike if govt doesn’t respond to its demands
Nehawu led a series of protests on Thursday. It wants changes to be made in the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE), among other issues.
