Recent Media Statement

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA RESPONSE TO THE 2026 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
13 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa has considered the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. FEDUSA approached this SONA with clear

FEDUSA SONA 2026 EXPECTATIONS: RESTORING STATE CAPACITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
11 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) looks forward to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) with cautious optimism, amidst increased questions in a climate

FEDUSA WELCOMES ADJUSTMENT TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
4 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the publication of the amendment to Schedule 1 of the National Minimum Wage Act, which increases the national

FEDUSA URGES A REVIEW OF TAXI AND BUS FARES AMID DECREASING FUEL PRICES
4 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the latest fuel price reduction, effective Wednesday, 4 February 2026. This decrease provides much needed relief to motorists,

LABOUR COURT GRANT INTERIM RELIEF TO MISA MEMBERS/ FEDUSA DEMANDS REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES TO RETRENCHMENTS
30 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the decision of the Labour Court in Johannesburg ordering the Motus Group not to retrench any of the

FEDUSA DISAPPOINTED BY SARB’S DECISION TO KEEP RATES UNCHANGED
29 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with deep concern the decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to keep the repo rate unchanged

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA URGES MOTUS GROUP TO RESPECT MISA MEMBERS RIGHTS
30 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports its affiliate, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), as it lodges its court action against Motus Group

FEDUSA WELCOMES CHERY ACQUISITION OVER NISSAN PLANT IN PRETORIA
27 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), in welcoming Chery’s investment in South Africa through the acquisition

FEDUSA CALLS FOR TIGHTER SCHOOL SECURITY AFTER DEADLY EASTERN CAPE SHOOTING
23 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is horrified by the deadly shooting that occurred atNtabankulu Primary School in Ntabankulu, Eastern Cape. The incident took place

UNILATERAL SALARY AND BENEFIT CUTS AT MOTUS RETAIL ARE UNLAWFUL AND UNJUSTIFIED
20 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses its full and unequivocal support for its affiliate, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) following its declaration of

FEDUSA Welcomes Fuel Price Decrease as Relief for Workers and Households
09 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the recent fuel price decreases which have provided much needed relief to motorists across the country. This reduction comes

FEDUSA Demands Full Implementation of National Strategic Plan on GBVF
26 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign with a heavy heart and deep

MEDIA STATEMENT: INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY
09 December 2025 Corruption Has Become a National Crisis: Workers and Communities Are Paying the Price The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) marks the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REJECTS GEMS INCREASES AND WARNS THAT WORKERS WILL NOT CARRY THE COST OF A FAILING SYSTEM
18 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) and its public sector affiliated unions reject the proposed 9.8 percent annual increase in GEMS member contributions for 2026 in

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES CERTIFICATE OF DEBT ISSUED TO HOLD MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL ACCOUNTABLE
17 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the decision by Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke to issue a Certificate of Debt against the Municipal Manager of the Ngaka

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REACTION TO THE 2025 MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT: WORKING CLASS AND THE POOR LEFT TO SHOULDER THE BURDEN OF AUSTERITY
12 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the tabling of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and expresses serious concern

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA EXPECTS A PRO-POOR, WORKER-CENTRED MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT THAT PRIORITISES JOBS, FAIRNESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
11 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) calls on the Minister of Finance to deliver a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday that speaks to

FEDUSA Congratulates SAOU on Successful NEC Meeting and Newly Elected Leadership
04 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) congratulates its affiliate, the South African National Teachers’ Union (SAOU), on the successful conclusion of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting

FEDUSA CONGRATULATES NAPTOSA ON SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL ELECTIVE CONGRESS AND RE-ELECTED LEADERSHIP
06 November 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) congratulates its affiliate, the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), on the successful conclusion of its 8th National Elective

FEDUSA WELCOMES TRIBUNAL RULING IN FAVOUR OF SIU ON PPE CONTRACT
21 October 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the judgment by the Special Tribunal in favour of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which has resulted in the

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CONGRATULATES UASA ON ITS NEW ALL-FEMALE LEADERSHIP
17 October 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) warmly congratulates its affiliate, UASA, on the successful hosting of its 8th National Congress, held from 15 –16 October

FEDUSA SUPPORTS MINISTER FIROZ CACHALIA’S STANCE ON TEMBISA HOSPITAL
16 October 2025 Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports the stance taken by Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, in addressing the ongoing corruption at Tembisa Hospital. We

MEDIA STATEMENT: PSA SUCCESSFULLY HOSTS AGM, DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE AND
9 October 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) congratulates its affiliate, the Public Servants Association (PSA), on the successful hosting of its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The

FEDUSA WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS’ UNION (PEU)
7 October 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) extends its warmest congratulations to the Professional Educators’ Union (PEU) on the successful conclusion of its 4th Triennial Congress, held from

MEDIA STATEMENT: WORLD DAY FOR DECENT WORK
7 October 2025 On this World Day for Decent Work, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) reiterates its call for decent work for all, as a cornerstone of social

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REJECTS SARB’S CONSERVATIVE POSTURE THAT BETRAYS WORKERS
19 September 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly condemns the decision of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to once again keep the

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: Update on Durban University of Technology (DUT): OngoingConcerns of Maladministration, Collusion, and Wasteful Expenditure
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CONGRATULATES THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF NATU
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA Supports Court Challenge for the Decriminalisation of
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

FEDUSA MOURNS THE PASSING OF TSHIDI MADIA
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,
