The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says it’s time for the government to sit up and find ways of alleviating the financial pressures on the working class. Saftu and Cosatu say the only way to make the government act to alleviate the cost of living increases is to bring the economy to a…
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) says it’s time for the government to sit up and find ways of alleviating the financial pressures on the working class.
SAFTU and Cosatu say the only way to make the government act to alleviate the cost of living increases is to bring the economy to a halt through a national strike. Meanwhile, analysts are warning the national socio-economic strike could paralyse the economy further.
The unions are calling on South Africans to down tools this Wednesday. They say this national action is in response to ongoing power cuts, fuel price hikes and escalating food prices.
Saftu General-Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi concedes that while the shutdown won’t immediately lead to change, it will force the government to start paying attention to the needs of the people.
In other news – Lira marks 5months since she had a stroke
Lira has taken to her social media to celebrate five months since she was diagnosed with stroke. In April, the singer announced that she is suffering from a stroke while in Germany.
The South African star travelled to Germany to perform at a show but suffered a stroke before leaving. The family shared a statement on her official social media accounts, about her health condition. Learn more
