Johannesburg – The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) leaders and affiliates have gathered on various streets of the 9 provinces across the country commemorating world day of decent work.
The movement is set to coerce the government and private sectors to refrain from freezing wages, retrenchment, and the sale of state-owned companies.
Multiple workers’ unions are marching to government departments and businesses to demand that they fix the economy and create more job opportunities to tackle the growing unemployment rate in South Africa.
#COSATU wishes all workers across the globe a successful World Day of #DecentWork as they campaign on the streets for a #LivingWage,safe workplaces and total eradication of exploitation by capital @ituc @ILOAfrica @ituc_africa @PSI_Africa @etuc_ces @uniglobalunion @ITFglobalunion pic.twitter.com/Uqf8oiMNLB
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 7, 2021
Today, Workers scheduled to march in more than 28 venues in major cities and towns across nine provinces#CosatuNationalMarch2021@ewnupdates @SAfmRadio @SABCNews @Radio2000_ZA @Radio702 @Newzroom405 @Powerfm987 @KayaNews @JacaNews @BDliveSA @busrep @cnbcafrica @eNCA @IOL pic.twitter.com/AMY4wq2xsN
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 7, 2021
On #WorldDayforDecentWork, the ITUC is calling for governments to adopt national jobs plans based on dialogue with unions and employers. @SkyNews
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
Also read: COSATU intensifies efforts for a national stay away on Thursday
Who is spearheading the marches
The marchers in Gauteng gathered at Mary Fitzgerald Square heading to Gauteng Premier, David Makhura’s offices to hand over a memorandum.
They will later proceed to the Minerals Council in Joburg CBD to hand over a memorandum pertaining to the dilemma of mineworkers across the country.
In the Eastern Cape, Nehawu president Mzwandile Makwayiba and Nyameka Macanda are leading marchers in Mthatha and Gqeberha. Other leaders remain in Qonce (King William’s Town) and Komani (Queenstown).
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Eastern Cape will take place at Port Elizabeth, Mthatha, King Williams Town and Queenstown at 09h00 @Dispatch_DD @LesediFM @motswedingfm @OFMNews9497 @SABCNews @SABCFreeState
@Radio2000_ZA @Newzroom405 @SA_Labour_News@eNCA @IOL pic.twitter.com/Id8UAlMnN3— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
In the Free State, marchers are in Welkom, Harrismith, Qwaqwa, Ladybrand, Jagersfontein and Koffiefontein.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Free State will take place at Welkom, Harrissmith, Qwaqwa, Koffiefontein, Ladybrand and Jaggersfontein at 09h00 @LesediFM @motswedingfm @OFMNews9497 @SABCNews @SABCFreeState @Radio2000_ZA @Newzroom405 @SA_Labour_News @eNCA pic.twitter.com/xHltDvVYZe
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
Western Cape marchers are led by Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi from Hanover Street in Cape Town to the office of the City of Cape Town. Onsight with Losi is the COSATU national treasurer, Freda Osthuysen, and affiliates.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Western Cape will take place at Cape Town and workers move from Hanover street at 09h00 @CapeTalk @capetowntvnews @ewnupdates @SAfmRadio @SABCNews @Powerfm987 @BusinessLiveSA @busrep @Radio2000_ZA @Radio702 pic.twitter.com/xsygYNpSBZ
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
In KwaZulu-Natal, National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) general secretary Zola Saphetha is leading the marchers to Employment and Labour offices as well as treasury offices in Pietermaritzburg.
A similar march will be held in Dundee later today.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in KwaZulu-Natal will take place at Pietermaritzburg and Dundee at 09h00 @Ukhozi_CA @gagasifm @durbannorthnews @CapeTalk @samkelemaseko @Radio702 @eNCA @SABCNews @Powerfm987 @busrep @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/c6Bdcc6gE3
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
In the North West, workers are marching to Mahikeng, Rustenburg, and Klerksdorp, where they will visit the legislature, mining companies, Sun International, and various chain stores.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in North West will take place at Mafikeng, Rustenburg and Klerksdorp at 09h00 @OFMNews9497 @motswedingfm @JacaNews @ewnreporter @Powerfm987 @CapeTalk @BDliveSA @Radio702 @SAfmRadio @ThobelaFMYaka @SABCDitaba pic.twitter.com/cjJKIv6DVc
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
The National Union of Mineworkers’ (NUM) treasurer Mpho Phakedi and Mango Bongaza is leading Northern Cape marchers to Premier Zamani Saul and the Human Rights Commissioner.
SADTU deputy general secretary Nkosana Dolopi and Bonny Marekwa – Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s (POPCRU) second deputy president – who both hail from the Northern Cape, are both leading marches in Kuruman and Springbok, respectively.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Northern Cape will take place at Kimberley, Kuruman, Springbok at 09h00 @SABCNews @radioislam @kofififmnews @CapeTalk @CapricornFMNews @TeamNews24 @Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/86E6dthsKW
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in North West will take place at Mafikeng, Rustenburg and Klerksdorp at 09h00 @OFMNews9497 @motswedingfm @JacaNews @ewnreporter @Powerfm987 @CapeTalk @BDliveSA @Radio702 @SAfmRadio @ThobelaFMYaka @SABCDitaba pic.twitter.com/cjJKIv6DVc
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
In Mpumalanga, Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali is the leader of a march to the provincial offices of the Department of Employment and Labour at the Nkangala region.
Other leaders are leading marches at Ehlanzeni and Gert Sibande regions, which are being led by SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) general secretary Mugwena Maluleke.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Mpumalanga will take place at Piet Retief, eMalahleni and Nelspruit/Mbombela at 09h00 @_mpnews @McrsNews @ewnreporter @JacaNews @SABCNews @SABCTindzaba @GCISMpumalanga pic.twitter.com/J0hcgsi8Iv
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
In Limpopo, five marches are set to proceed in various regions of the province, including the Vhembe District.
Media Alert: #Cosatu led #NationalStrike in Limpopo will take place at Burgersfort, Phalaborwa, Nancefield/Musina, Northam and Senwabarwana at 09h00 tomorrow @CathyMohlahlana @CapricornFMNews @Phalaphalafm @ThabantshoFm @ThobelaFMYaka @RadioSekhukhune pic.twitter.com/PLfDHp76Wt
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) October 6, 2021
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