Recent Media Statement

COSATU AND FEDUSA: HEALTH MINISTER CONFIRMS SA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TOO EXPENSIVE AND UNSUSTAINABLE
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

COSATU AND FEDUSA ESCALATE GEMS FIGHT AS 9.5% MEDICAL AID HIKE
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.

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES RELEASE OF PROTECTED DISCLOSURES BILL AND PREPARES DETAILED SUBMISSION
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REBUKES PARAFFIN PRICE INCREASES THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY HIT THE POOR
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA REAX TO FUEL LEVY RELIEF ANNOUNCEMENT
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

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CALLS FOR URGENT RELIEF AS REPO RATE REMAINS UNCHANGED
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

FEDUSA MEDIA STATEMENT: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY – MAKING HUMAN DIGNITY REAL FOR WORKERS AND THE POOR
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

FEDUSA CALLS FOR URGENT INTERVENTION TO AVERT COLLAPSE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE AND PROTECT WORKERS AND PUBLIC SERVICES
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

MEDIA STATEMENT:FEDUSA IN KWAZULU-NATAL CONDEMNS DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION REVERSAL ON EARLY RETIREMENT APPROVALS CALLS FOR URGENT INTERVENTION BY PREMIER AND MEC
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

FEDUSA DEEPLY CONCERNED OVER EKAPA LIQUIDATION AMID ONGOING MINE TRAGEDY
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: GEMS REQUESTS EXTENSION ON DEADLINE DAY AS FEDUSA HOLDS FIRM ON AFFORDABILITY DEMANDS
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH COSATU ACTION AGAINST GEMS
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA RESPONSE TO THE 2026 NATIONAL BUDGET
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA PRE-BUDGET EXPECTATIONS – WORKERS, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSEHOLDS CANNOT PAY FOR GOVERNMENT FAILURE
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA AND PUBLIC SERVICE UNION ESCALATE THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST GEMS FOLLOWING MASS PROTESTING IN PRETORIA
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

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA RESPONSE TO THE QUARTERLY LABOUR FORCE SURVEY Q4 2025
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

TRADE UNIONS IN THE PSCBC REJECT THE GEMS MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION INCREASE FOR 2026
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

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

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 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

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
