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9 September 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) remains gravely concerned about the ongoing governance and management failures at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). Despite repeated interventions and extensive media coverage, maladministration, collusion, intimidation of staff, and wasteful expenditure continue to destabilise the institution, erode morale, and undermine public trust in […]

8 September 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) warmly congratulates its affiliate, the National Teachers’ Union (NATU), on the successful conclusion of its National Elective Conference, held from 3 to 5 September 2025 at the Birchwood OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. The three-day conference provided not only an opportunity to

1 September 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the hearings in the Western Cape High Court on the decriminalisation of sex work. FEDUSA believes that the current criminalisation of sex work has failed and continues to expose sex workers to harassment, violence and exploitation. Sex workers are among the most vulnerable groups in the

28 August 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is saddened by the passing of Tshidi Madia, EWN’s Associate Editor: Politics. Madia passed away in hospital on Wednesday morning, 27 August 2025, after a short illness. Madia was a respected political journalist who dedicated her life to truth, integrity, and the pursuit of justice through journalism.

02 September 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the United National Transport Union’s (UNTU) response to the Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy’s announcement on the introduction of Private Sector Train Operating Companies (TOCs) on the Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) network. We welcome the confirmation that rail infrastructure will remain state-owned and that

26 August 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly condemns the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) for its refusal to honour the 2025/26 wage agreement signed with recognised labour, including FEDUSA affiliate the United National Transport Union (UNTU). At a meeting with unions yesterday, 25 August 2025, PRASA Group CEO Hishaam Emeran confirmed

22 August 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa supports its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU) as they are seeking legal opinion to review the salary and wage agreement with Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). This will help identify possible legal remedies should PRASA fail to implement the agreed 5.5% increment in the

22 AUGUST 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is deeply saddened and outraged by the brutal killing of a Motor Transport Workers Union (MTWU) member, who was ambushed along with a colleague who had since been hospitalized, during a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery earlier this week. It is reported that the 44-year-old guard and his

FEDUSA SENDS CONDOLENCES AFTER THE TRAGIC KILLING OF MTWU MEMBER IN CIT ROBBERY FEDUSA SENDS CONDOLENCES AFTER THE TRAGIC KILLING OF MTWU MEMBER IN CIT ROBBERY 21 August 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly rejects the irresponsible remarks by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who suggested that trade unions are responsible for

11 July 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the convening of the first National Convention of the 2025 National Dialogue on 15–16 August and acknowledges the Presidency and preparatory committee’s open communication to date on the process and logistical arrangements. In a period marked by socio-political instability, economic stagnation, and institutional decay, FEDUSA recognises the