17 June 2026 South Africa’s Organised Labour federations – COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU are deeply concerned about the worsening crisis at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation

17 June 2026 Organised Labour at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), comprising COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU, has convened this media briefing to respond to the growing

10 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports its affiliate, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), in formally lodging a criminal complaint against the Vice-Chancellor of

10 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has noted with shock and sadness reports surrounding the death of Cartrack employee, Gcina Dhladhla, who suffered a medical emergency

8 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on migration and illegal immigration. FEDUSA acknowledges that migration management is a legitimate

5 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the outcome of South Africa’s appearance before the International Labour Organization’s Committee on the Application of Standards and welcomes the

26 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with concern developments that government is unlikely to extend further fuel levy relief as National Treasury moves to rebalance

23 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the release of the fourth quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.

13 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with serious concern the Quarterly Labour Force Survey figures released by Statistics South Africa today, which show that South

7 May 2026 Comrades, members of the media, workers and the public. COSATU and FEDUSA address the country today following weeks of political, legal, institutional and bargaining work undertaken by organised

29 April 2026 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) have placed GEMS on notice following yesterday’s engagement on the unaffordable 9.5%

29 April 2026 On this year’s Workers’ Day (1 May 2026), the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands with workers who are holding this country together under immense strain.

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CALLS FOR SAFER MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS INWORKPLACES 28 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work

20 April 2026 South Africa’s healthcare financing system is unsustainable, too expensive, and failing workers. This is no longer a matter of contestation. At the recent Section 77 hearing at

13 April 2026 This is happening in the middle of a punishing cost of living crisis. Food prices remain high. Transport costs continue to bite. Electricity is unaffordable for millions.

10 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the publication of the Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment as an important opportunity to strengthen protection for whistle-blowers

1 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses serious concern at the steep increase in the price of illuminating paraffin, including the adjustment to the Single

31 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the joint announcement by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy on short-term

26 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged

21 March 2026 As South Africa marks Human Rights Day under the theme “Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real”, FEDUSA calls for a decisive shift from constitutional

7 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with serious concern the indication by Business RescuePractitioners of their intention to initiate liquidation proceedings against the South

11 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) in KwaZulu-Natal condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the decision by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education to withdraw

04 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands in full support of its affiliate, UASA, in expressing deep sadness and concern following the announcement by Ekapa

03 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) confirms that the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has requested an extension to respond to the Memorandum of Demands

26 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands in solidarity with COSATU and its public sector unions as they embark on their National Day of Action

25 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has studied the 2026 National Budget and our assessment is clear: this is a disciplined fiscal consolidation Budget with

23 February 2026 South Africans are living under severe economic and social strain. Workers are battling rising food price escalating electricity tariffs, high transport costs and growing household debt. Families

22 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), together with its public service unions HOSPERSA, NAPTOSA, NATU, PEU, PSA and SAOU, confirms that yesterday’s mass protest in

17 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa notes with deep concern and sober realism the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey data released today, which once again confirms

15 February 2026 Today, trade unions in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council address the media at the PSCBC to formally reject the decision by the Government Employees Medical Scheme