Recent Media Statement
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 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
FEDUSA media statement on third Party Participation on the rail network
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
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNDER ATTACK AS PRASA BREAKS 2025/26 WAGE AGREEMENT
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
FEDUSA DEMANDS PRASA TO FULFIL AGREED WAGE DEAL
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
FEDUSA SENDS CONDOLENCES AFTER THE TRAGIC KILLING OF MTWU MEMBER IN CIT
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
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA Rejects Reckless Claim Linking Unions to Unemployment
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
FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL DIALOGUE MUST DELIVER SUBSTANCE, NOT SYMBOLISM
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
FEDUSA REACTS TO THE QUARTERLY LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (QLFS)
13 August 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with concern the findings of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second
FEDUSA REACTS TO THE MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT
31 July 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to decrease
MEDIA STATEMENT: L20 SUMMIT 2025 – SOUTH AFRICA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED FOR JUSTICE, DIGNITY AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
30 July 2025 The South African labour movement, represented by its four major federations COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU, concludes the 2025 Labour 20 (L20)
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CALLS FOR COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO POLICE SERVICE ALLEGATIONS
08 July 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has noted with serious concern the troubling allegations emerging from within the South African
FEDUSA SUPPORT STATEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH NATU’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST BUDGET CUTS IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR
12 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) formally expresses its full support and solidarity with its affiliate, the National Teachers Union
FEDUSA REJECTS BUDGET 3.0’S REGRESSIVE TURN AND CALLS FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL AND WORKER-CENTRED FISCAL PATH
21 MAY 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses deep concern over the 2025 National Budget – Budget 3.0 – tabled
FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT ON NATIONAL LABOUR MIGRATION POLICY WHITE PAPER 2025
01 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes Cabinet’s approval of the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 with a
FEDUSA REJECTS AUSTERITY AND CALLS FOR A PRO-POOR, WORKERCENTRED APPROACH AHEAD OF BUDGET 3.0
19 May 2025 As the Minister of Finance prepares to table Budget 3.0 before Parliament on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, the Federation of Unions of
FEDUSA WELCOMES THE WITHDRAWAL OF SETA BOARD CHAIRPERSONS APPOINTMENTS
16 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the withdrawal of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Board Chairpersons appointments
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA SUPPORTS UNTU AMIDST TOUGH WAGE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TRANSNET
15 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), as the union are in
FEDUSA RAISES ALARM OVER PERSISTENTLY HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT AND CALLS FOR URGENT, INCLUSIVE LABOUR MARKET REFORMS
13 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is gravely concerned by the deteriorating state of the country’s labour market, as confirmed
FEDUSA Rejects National Treasury’s Laissez-Faire Leadership Amid VAT Reversal and Calls for Greater Accountability Across Government
24 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the National Treasury’s reversal of the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increase initially
FEDUSA DEMANDS AN END TO TRANSNET’S UNLAWFUL WAGE TACTICS
03 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is outraged by Transnet’s blatant disregard for collective bargaining and fair labour practices. FEDUSA
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CONDEMNS PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL OF BUDGET PROPOSAL
2 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly condemns Parliament’s approval of the 2025 Budget Proposal, which entrenches regressive taxation and
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REACTION TO THE 2025 BUDGET SPEECH
12 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) acknowledges the 2025 Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana earlier today, Wednesday, 12
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA DEMANDS A PRO-POOR BUDGET: NO TO AUSTERITY, NO TO VAT INCREASES, NO ATTACKS ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS
11 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) approaches the 2025 National Budget Speech with unwavering resolve, demanding bold, worker-centred interventions to counteract
FEDUSA MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH A CALL FOR GENDER EQUALITY
08 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA OPPOSES PENSION CONTRIBUTION BREAK AT GEPF
04 March 2024 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly opposes any suggestion to reduce government spending by pausing pension contributions at the Government
L20 MEETING CONCLUDES WITH STRONG COMMITMENTS TO GLOBAL LABOUR JUSTICE AND DECENT WORK
MEDIA STATEMENT: GQEBERHA – The Labour 20 (L20) meeting, held in Gqeberha, South Africa, has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in advancing the rights and
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES POSTPONEMENT OF BUDGET SPEECH FOR FURTHER DELIBERATION
IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) acknowledges the government’s decision to postpone the 2025 Budget Speech, originally scheduled for 19 February 2025. This
FEDUSA OBSERVES WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
20 February 2025 On this World Day of Social Justice, The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands with the world in renewing our commitment
MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA MOURNS 13 FALLEN SANDF SOLDIERS IN DRC
29 January 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the 13 South African National Defence