Recent Media Statement

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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES EXPANDED LABOUR INSPECTORATE BUT WARNS AGAINST OVER-RELIANCE ON INTERNS
10 February 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the announcement by the Department of Employment and Labour regarding the expansion of

Labour 20 (L20) Launch in Gqeberha Sets the Stage for Workers’ Agenda in the G20
GQEBERHA – The Labour 20 (L20) was successfully launched in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on 17 February 2025, marking a pivotal moment for workers in South

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA’s Pre-Budget Expectations for 2025
17 February 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) approaches the 2025 National Budget Speech with heightened urgency, as the country faces unprecedented

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA’s Expectations Ahead of the 2025 State of the NATION ADDRESS
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) awaits the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) with cautious optimism, as millions of South Africans

FEDUSA calls on the Department of Education to urgently address the challenges affecting
school readiness FEDUSA calls on the Department of Education to urgently address the challenges affecting school readiness FEDUSA calls on the Department of Education to

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: WORKER’S DAY 2024
As the second-largest labour federation in South Africa, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has reflected deeply on the gains and struggles of

Media statement: FEDUSA welcomes the sentencing of Matome Sepesu who committed crimes against EMS workers.
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has welcomed the sentencing of Matome Tumi Sepesu, who kidnapped and assaulted paramedics. Sepesu was sentenced to

FEDUSA Media Statement: Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy
As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) takes this momentous occasion to reflect on the strides

Media Statement: FEDUSA to confront Gender-Based Violence case dumping with Western Cape Police Commissioner
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has formally written to Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, the Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, seeking urgent talks

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES THE SCRAPPING OF E-TOLLSPIT LATRINES IN SCHOOLS ARE A VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the delinking of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Scheme e-tolls from gantries on 11 April 2024.

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA ON INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is deeply concerned about the severe weather conditions, including strong winds and storms, affecting Cape Town, Johannesburg,

PIT LATRINES IN SCHOOLS ARE A VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
The existence and use of pit latrines in some of South African schools are a health and safety hazard not only to the learners but

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: ATTEMPTED BREACH OF GEPF INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) urges its members and government workers in general not to fall prey to misinformation and disinformation campaigns

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The recent exposé by the Sunday World Newspaper and the Labour Court of South Africa’s judgment has brought to light the systemic issues that FEDUSA