The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is a trade union federation in South Africa. It was founded in 1985 and is the largest of the country’s three main trade union federations, with 21 affiliated trade unions, altogether organising 1.8 million workers.
History
On 30 Nov 1985, 33 unions met at the University of Natal for talks on forming a federation of trade unions. This followed four years of unity talks between competing unions and federations that were opposed to apartheid and were "committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa." COSATU was officially established on 1 December 1985. Among the founding unions was the Federation of South African Trade Unions (FOSATU). Elijah Barayi was the organisation’s first president and Jay Naidoo the first general secretary.
Several resolutions were passed at this first meeting that defined the aim of the federation and how the federation operates, namely:
To establish one union for each industry within six months.
Cosatu Strike | Labour federation marches against unemployment: Nosipho Radebe
It's all systems go for Cosatu's nationwide strike and protests against unemployment today, which will coincide with World Day for Decent Work. The labour federation says the aim of the national strike is to highlight the economic crisis characterised by income inequality, poverty and high unemployment.
Cosatu has called on non-essential workers to turn out in their numbers to support its National Day of Action against the country's crippling economic crisis.
For more on today's strike, we cross live to SABC News reporter Nosipho Radebe at George Lea Park
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
published: 07 Oct 2024
COSATU Strike | Employers urged to take strike seriously
Labour expert Johan Botha is warning employers not to take the planned Cosatu strike lightly.
The Union federation has called for a national strike on Monday over retrenchments, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
MORE DETAILS ON eNCA.com
published: 06 Oct 2024
A look at Cosatu's history
It's the end of Cosatu as we've all come to know it.
A strong labour federation that boasts membership of around 2 million, from unions that cut across both the private and the public sector.
A quick look back at its history.
published: 08 Nov 2014
Cosatu Congress | The future of the ruling party
Courtesy of #DStv403
published: 26 Sep 2022
Cosatu's nationwide strike
Cosatu will be embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow. The federation says the protest is over rising retrenchments, high unemployment and soaring living costs. Cosatu Spokesperson, Matthew Parks, has more details on what prompted the strike.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
published: 06 Oct 2024
BUSA concerned about Cosatu's planned protest
Business Unity South Africa has expressed worry over COSATU's planned nationwide protest on Monday, warning of the economic impact of such action. The trade union federation has called on all its affiliates to participate in the countrywide protest over retrenchments, saying an increase has been noted in the past few months.
Busa, on the other hand, says recurring protests, using outdated National Economic Development and Labour Council certificates, place undue strain on businesses and the economy. Its CEO Khulekani Mathe elaborates.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
published: 04 Oct 2024
Cosatu Congress | Federation to elect new leadership
Cosatu's 14th congress is underway in Midrand.
eNCA's Silindelo Masikane is covering the congress. #eNCA #DStv403
published: 28 Sep 2022
KZN COSATU concerned with the lack of consultation in PUG
Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal says while it was concerned by a lack of consultations from tripartite alliance leader, the ANC, it accepts the decisions taken. The ANC went into a government of National Unity with the IFP, DA and the NFP, leading to the appointment of IFP's Thami Ntuli as premier elect. At a briefing last week, alliance partners rejected any partnership with the DA. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
published: 17 Jun 2024
The booing of president Zuma at May Day events regrettable: Cosatu, SACP
The ANC's alliance partners, COSATU and SACP have described the booing of the president and other party leaders during the May Day events as regrettable.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
published: 02 May 2017
National Minimum Wage | Cosatu proposes a 3% NMW increase in 2025 as written submissions close
There are mixed views about the national minimum wage. Labour Federation COSATU has proposed that the national minimum wage be increased in 2025 by the average inflation rate plus 3%, while the DA says a national minimum wage hike will deepen South Africa's unemployment crisis.
The 30th of September marked the closing date for the submission of written comments concerning possible adjustments to the national minimum wage for next year.
The National Minimum Wage Act has existed since 2019 and aims to enhance economic development and social justice by increasing salaries and improving the lives of the lowest paid.
To talk more on this matter, we are joined virtually by the DA spokesperson on employment and labour Michael Bagraim and the General Secretary of COSATU, Solly Phetoe
For m...
It's all systems go for Cosatu's nationwide strike and protests against unemployment today, which will coincide with World Day for Decent Work. The labour feder...
It's all systems go for Cosatu's nationwide strike and protests against unemployment today, which will coincide with World Day for Decent Work. The labour federation says the aim of the national strike is to highlight the economic crisis characterised by income inequality, poverty and high unemployment.
Cosatu has called on non-essential workers to turn out in their numbers to support its National Day of Action against the country's crippling economic crisis.
For more on today's strike, we cross live to SABC News reporter Nosipho Radebe at George Lea Park
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
It's all systems go for Cosatu's nationwide strike and protests against unemployment today, which will coincide with World Day for Decent Work. The labour federation says the aim of the national strike is to highlight the economic crisis characterised by income inequality, poverty and high unemployment.
Cosatu has called on non-essential workers to turn out in their numbers to support its National Day of Action against the country's crippling economic crisis.
For more on today's strike, we cross live to SABC News reporter Nosipho Radebe at George Lea Park
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Labour expert Johan Botha is warning employers not to take the planned Cosatu strike lightly.
The Union federation has called for a national strike on Monday o...
Labour expert Johan Botha is warning employers not to take the planned Cosatu strike lightly.
The Union federation has called for a national strike on Monday over retrenchments, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
MORE DETAILS ON eNCA.com
Labour expert Johan Botha is warning employers not to take the planned Cosatu strike lightly.
The Union federation has called for a national strike on Monday over retrenchments, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
MORE DETAILS ON eNCA.com
It's the end of Cosatu as we've all come to know it.
A strong labour federation that boasts membership of around 2 million, from unions that cut across both the...
It's the end of Cosatu as we've all come to know it.
A strong labour federation that boasts membership of around 2 million, from unions that cut across both the private and the public sector.
A quick look back at its history.
It's the end of Cosatu as we've all come to know it.
A strong labour federation that boasts membership of around 2 million, from unions that cut across both the private and the public sector.
A quick look back at its history.
Cosatu will be embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow. The federation says the protest is over rising retrenchments, high unemployment and soaring living cos...
Cosatu will be embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow. The federation says the protest is over rising retrenchments, high unemployment and soaring living costs. Cosatu Spokesperson, Matthew Parks, has more details on what prompted the strike.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Cosatu will be embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow. The federation says the protest is over rising retrenchments, high unemployment and soaring living costs. Cosatu Spokesperson, Matthew Parks, has more details on what prompted the strike.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Business Unity South Africa has expressed worry over COSATU's planned nationwide protest on Monday, warning of the economic impact of such action. The trade uni...
Business Unity South Africa has expressed worry over COSATU's planned nationwide protest on Monday, warning of the economic impact of such action. The trade union federation has called on all its affiliates to participate in the countrywide protest over retrenchments, saying an increase has been noted in the past few months.
Busa, on the other hand, says recurring protests, using outdated National Economic Development and Labour Council certificates, place undue strain on businesses and the economy. Its CEO Khulekani Mathe elaborates.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Business Unity South Africa has expressed worry over COSATU's planned nationwide protest on Monday, warning of the economic impact of such action. The trade union federation has called on all its affiliates to participate in the countrywide protest over retrenchments, saying an increase has been noted in the past few months.
Busa, on the other hand, says recurring protests, using outdated National Economic Development and Labour Council certificates, place undue strain on businesses and the economy. Its CEO Khulekani Mathe elaborates.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal says while it was concerned by a lack of consultations from tripartite alliance leader, the ANC, it accepts the decisions taken. The ANC...
Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal says while it was concerned by a lack of consultations from tripartite alliance leader, the ANC, it accepts the decisions taken. The ANC went into a government of National Unity with the IFP, DA and the NFP, leading to the appointment of IFP's Thami Ntuli as premier elect. At a briefing last week, alliance partners rejected any partnership with the DA. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal says while it was concerned by a lack of consultations from tripartite alliance leader, the ANC, it accepts the decisions taken. The ANC went into a government of National Unity with the IFP, DA and the NFP, leading to the appointment of IFP's Thami Ntuli as premier elect. At a briefing last week, alliance partners rejected any partnership with the DA. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
The ANC's alliance partners, COSATU and SACP have described the booing of the president and other party leaders during the May Day events as regrettable.
For m...
The ANC's alliance partners, COSATU and SACP have described the booing of the president and other party leaders during the May Day events as regrettable.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
The ANC's alliance partners, COSATU and SACP have described the booing of the president and other party leaders during the May Day events as regrettable.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
There are mixed views about the national minimum wage. Labour Federation COSATU has proposed that the national minimum wage be increased in 2025 by the average ...
There are mixed views about the national minimum wage. Labour Federation COSATU has proposed that the national minimum wage be increased in 2025 by the average inflation rate plus 3%, while the DA says a national minimum wage hike will deepen South Africa's unemployment crisis.
The 30th of September marked the closing date for the submission of written comments concerning possible adjustments to the national minimum wage for next year.
The National Minimum Wage Act has existed since 2019 and aims to enhance economic development and social justice by increasing salaries and improving the lives of the lowest paid.
To talk more on this matter, we are joined virtually by the DA spokesperson on employment and labour Michael Bagraim and the General Secretary of COSATU, Solly Phetoe
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
There are mixed views about the national minimum wage. Labour Federation COSATU has proposed that the national minimum wage be increased in 2025 by the average inflation rate plus 3%, while the DA says a national minimum wage hike will deepen South Africa's unemployment crisis.
The 30th of September marked the closing date for the submission of written comments concerning possible adjustments to the national minimum wage for next year.
The National Minimum Wage Act has existed since 2019 and aims to enhance economic development and social justice by increasing salaries and improving the lives of the lowest paid.
To talk more on this matter, we are joined virtually by the DA spokesperson on employment and labour Michael Bagraim and the General Secretary of COSATU, Solly Phetoe
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
It's all systems go for Cosatu's nationwide strike and protests against unemployment today, which will coincide with World Day for Decent Work. The labour federation says the aim of the national strike is to highlight the economic crisis characterised by income inequality, poverty and high unemployment.
Cosatu has called on non-essential workers to turn out in their numbers to support its National Day of Action against the country's crippling economic crisis.
For more on today's strike, we cross live to SABC News reporter Nosipho Radebe at George Lea Park
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Labour expert Johan Botha is warning employers not to take the planned Cosatu strike lightly.
The Union federation has called for a national strike on Monday over retrenchments, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
MORE DETAILS ON eNCA.com
It's the end of Cosatu as we've all come to know it.
A strong labour federation that boasts membership of around 2 million, from unions that cut across both the private and the public sector.
A quick look back at its history.
Cosatu will be embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow. The federation says the protest is over rising retrenchments, high unemployment and soaring living costs. Cosatu Spokesperson, Matthew Parks, has more details on what prompted the strike.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Business Unity South Africa has expressed worry over COSATU's planned nationwide protest on Monday, warning of the economic impact of such action. The trade union federation has called on all its affiliates to participate in the countrywide protest over retrenchments, saying an increase has been noted in the past few months.
Busa, on the other hand, says recurring protests, using outdated National Economic Development and Labour Council certificates, place undue strain on businesses and the economy. Its CEO Khulekani Mathe elaborates.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal says while it was concerned by a lack of consultations from tripartite alliance leader, the ANC, it accepts the decisions taken. The ANC went into a government of National Unity with the IFP, DA and the NFP, leading to the appointment of IFP's Thami Ntuli as premier elect. At a briefing last week, alliance partners rejected any partnership with the DA. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
The ANC's alliance partners, COSATU and SACP have described the booing of the president and other party leaders during the May Day events as regrettable.
For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
There are mixed views about the national minimum wage. Labour Federation COSATU has proposed that the national minimum wage be increased in 2025 by the average inflation rate plus 3%, while the DA says a national minimum wage hike will deepen South Africa's unemployment crisis.
The 30th of September marked the closing date for the submission of written comments concerning possible adjustments to the national minimum wage for next year.
The National Minimum Wage Act has existed since 2019 and aims to enhance economic development and social justice by increasing salaries and improving the lives of the lowest paid.
To talk more on this matter, we are joined virtually by the DA spokesperson on employment and labour Michael Bagraim and the General Secretary of COSATU, Solly Phetoe
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is a trade union federation in South Africa. It was founded in 1985 and is the largest of the country’s three main trade union federations, with 21 affiliated trade unions, altogether organising 1.8 million workers.
History
On 30 Nov 1985, 33 unions met at the University of Natal for talks on forming a federation of trade unions. This followed four years of unity talks between competing unions and federations that were opposed to apartheid and were "committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa." COSATU was officially established on 1 December 1985. Among the founding unions was the Federation of South African Trade Unions (FOSATU). Elijah Barayi was the organisation’s first president and Jay Naidoo the first general secretary.
Several resolutions were passed at this first meeting that defined the aim of the federation and how the federation operates, namely:
To establish one union for each industry within six months.
cha cha tha hustler full surface lawserny family dem awards rappers ussauly bring home i aint get cause i aint shit and i aint sell enough ringtones u cant be the king on the throne unless u mess wit males i aint a homo so i dont expect to sell but i expect to get respect fuck record sells if a niggah disrespect me he can catch a shell but for first degree you get the death penalty or life with out the possibility dat means death or jail unless u tell or rat on somebody else or put ur body on somebody else yea that will probally help but if u snitch just body ur self put the chrome to ur own dome and hollow urself man my style so smooth that my trial made the news i came home and spent a couple hundered thou on some jewls ima pimp but i dont rock crocodile shoes i pop tha 2 and make a nigga crocidile food oo look at him wa im steady grindin steady rhymin steady puffin steady drinkin steady thinkin steady hustlin chic^s niggahs tryin to get im already fuc^in im steady pipin u steady wifin steady cuffin dog u just barkin talkin very tuf and catch a cace and start talkin like teddy rupspin homie said he got a body but i bet he bluffin he dont clap lead that cat jus a crack head and that shit right there leave cats dead i dont fucc wit that im jus hase and conyac head i use 2 stack bread before the heads were that big thats y u hear my music bumpin like blackheads i dont think rap dead but cats just doin it wrong i dont no wat be goin on wen dey doin a song i dont no y he even put that verse on da song he probally high and that shit he be doin is strong he been moved out the hood he been gone 2 long he dont no wats poppin off dat nigga cotton soft but im from philly we really lettin da choppas off u keep claimin u a hustler who u coppin off or who coppin from u who u knockin off u dont sell nuthin but records niggah knock it off yo gurl mopped me off yea i knocked her off and yall start kissin like right afta i dropped her off yea da hustla
The Congress of South AfricanTrade Unions (COSATU) congratulates the Class of 2024 on achieving the country's highest pass rate to date including the highest number of Bachelor passes as well as the most distinctions ... Issued by COSATU.
The Congress of South AfricanTrade Unions (COSATU) is pained by the massive number of employers who toy with workers' financial futures by defaulting on paying pension fund contributions ... Issued by COSATU. Zanele Sabela (COSATU National Spokesperson).
Leaders and members of the ANC, SACP, COSATU, SANCO and the entire Alliance, ... During COVID-19, COSATU working with government led by the ANC ensured more than R65 billion was released from the UIF to help 6 million workers feed their families.
COSATU has held various engagements with the leadership of our militant Affiliate, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), who have displayed a high level of understanding of the matters at hand and a commitment to resolve the impasse.
) ... Our democracy that will soon be 31 years old, is the fruit of their sacrifices ... COSATU - The Congress of South AfricanTrade Unions published this content on January 09, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl.
HonorableMinister and Deputy Minister, esteemed stakeholders, and fellow partners in the Labour Activation Program, COSATU extends its heartfelt congratulations to all involved in this flagship initiative.