Recent Media Statement

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,

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 Barbara Creecy’s announcement on the introduction

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 the 2025/26 wage agreement signed

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 review the salary and wage

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 (MTWU) member, who was ambushed

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 ROBBERY 21 August 2025 The

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 August and acknowledges the Presidency

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 quarter of 2025, which shows

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 the repo rate by 25

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) Summit with a collective and

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 Police Service as brought to

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 (NATU), in their principled and

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 by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

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 combination of caution and considered interest.

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 South Africa (FEDUSA) urges the

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 and effectively opening up the

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 challenging wage negotiations with Transnet.

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 by the Quarterly Labour Force

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 outlined in the 2025 National

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 stands in full support of

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 austerity measures that will further

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 March 2025. As a federation representing

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 economic stagnation, social distress, and corporate