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Cosatu, Fedusa, Saftu and Nactu have come together to protest against what they see as a failed government that has overseen the repression of workers.
Cosatu is leading the march through Cape Town’s CBD demanding reliable public transport. Image: EWN / Kaylynn Palm
JOHANNESBURG – The country’s largest labor federations will embark on a massive national strike on Wednesday against corruption, the state of the economy and the government’s failure to tackle gender-based violence.
The South African Congress of Trade Unions (Cosatu), the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Fedusa), the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) and the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu) have come together to protest against what they see as a failed government who has overseen the repression of workers.
The protests will affect many sectors, including education, transportation, metallurgical and steel companies, and the automotive industry.
On Tuesday night, Saftu members occupied the Limpopo legislature in Polokwane as part of their nightly vigils before today’s strike.
But companies worry that while the issues raised by workers are valid, this is not the time to stop the economy, not even for a single day.
Protests are planned at the government headquarters at Union Buildings in Pretoria, at Parliament in Cape Town, and other key government and business institutions throughout the day.
This is the first joint labor protest against the leadership and administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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