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John Maytham speaks with Ajay Lalu, Managing Director of Black Lite Consulting, about a heated debate around transformation policy in South Africa. At the centre of the discussion is Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposal to allow Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) as a path to BEE compliance for electronic communications licence applicants. Instead of selling 30% equity to historically disadvantaged groups, multinationals could invest in local development initiatives. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabo Shole Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Matthew Parks, the Cosatu Parliamentary coordinator about the increase in South Africa’s official unemployment rate. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's two largest labour federations, COSATU and SAFTU have been at each other's throat and trading barbs in the days leading up to Workers Day as they sharply differ over proposed labour law amendments. The proposed amendments include changes to the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Minimum Wage Act. COSATU says it remains confident that the final legislation will continue to protect workers' rights and that such protections will be further extended while SAFTU on the other hand has criticised the amendments claiming that they will put workers under siege and erode workers' hard-won rights guaranteed by the Constitution. COSATU has accused SAFTU of peddling of fake news and falsehoods in pursuit of headlines while SAFTU is accusing COSATU of being party to what they call "secret talks at Nedlac" that will betray workers rights. To find out why they have such divergent views on the proposed labour law amendments Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mathew Parks - COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator and Newton Masuku - SAFTU National Spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die begrotingsdooiepunt wat nou opgelos is, is nie 'n rede vir die verwydering van minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana nie. Daar was verskeie oproepe dat die minister afgedank moet word oor die dooiepunt wat hom nou noop om die begroting vir die derde keer op 21 Mei ter tafel te lê. Dit is 'n ongekende stap sedert 1994. Ramaphosa het gister by Cosatu se Werkersdag-herdenking in Mpumalanga gesê die silwer randjie van die dooiepunt is 'n meer deursigtige begrotingsproses:

Graeme Raubenheimer is in conversation with Tony Ehrenreich South African trade-unionist and regional secretary of the Western Cape region of COSATU about their Workers' Day rally in Cape Town and the key labour issues facing South African workers in 2025. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Africa Melane is Matthew Parks, COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator, who says the DA's move is not only legally flimsy but politically reckless in a year already charged with populist rhetoric. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu sê hy is is ontsteld oor die DA se vals aanval op Gelyke Indiensneming. Die DA het 'n hofaansoek ingedien wat die kwotas vir gelyke indiensneming in die Wysigingswet op Gelyke Indiensneming betwis, wat volgens hulle bloot rasse-uitsluiting onder 'n nuwe naam is. Die wet bepaal aanstellingskwotas vir ekonomiese sektore, insluitend mynbou en vervoer, die boubedryf en landbou. Cosatu se woordvoerder, Matthew Parks, sê hulle is vol vertroue dat die DA se aansoek van die hand gewys sal word:

Cosatu sê Nasionale Tesourie moet die emosionele en nuttelose versoeking weerstaan om belangrike toewysings in die begroting te besnoei. Dit sluit in die bevriesing van die brandstofbelasting, die uitbreiding van kossoorte wat van BTW uitgesluit is, en maatskaplike toelaes bo inflasie. Dit volg nadat die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof die BTW-verhoging van 0,5-persent opgeskort het. Cosatu-woordvoerder, Matthew Parks, sê hulle gaan voort om met Tesourie, die regering en die Parlement te onderhandel:

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the Western Cape High Court's order setting aside the proposed VAT hike of 0.5%. The labour federation says this will provide relief to millions of workers who have been struggling to cope with the rising costs of living. COSATU says working class families spend most of their income on transport and electricity whose increases far exceed CPI. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

Lester Kiewit speaks to Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Coordinator for COSATU, to discuss the decision by National Treasury to maintain VAT at 15%, and not increase it by half a percentage point. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu waarsku dat regstappe teen die voorgestelde BTW-verhoging die land se belastingstelsel kan destabiliseer. Parlementêre koördineerder Matthew Parks het die risiko vir fiskale stabiliteit beklemtoon. COSATU staan die 0,5-persentasiepunt BTW-verhoging wat op 1 Mei in werking tree, teen. Parks sê hy steun alternatiewe inkomstebronne, soos welvaartbelasting en hoër maatskappybelasting, om die las op werkers te verlig:

Cosatu verwelkom die minister van Menslike Nedersettings, Thembi Simelane, se belofte dat mense wat die nuwe Wet op Behuisingsbeskerming oortree, streng vervolging en strawwe kan verwag. Die wet is in Januarie bekragtig. Simelane het die Nasionale Huisbouers-registrasieraad se verslag oor die George-gebou wat in Mei 2024 ingestort en 34 lewens geëis en 28 beseer het, bekendgemaak. Cosatu-woordvoerder Zanele Sabela sê gesondheid- en veiligheidsregulasies soos deur die Nasionale Bouregulasie voorgeskryf word, is ook oortree:

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the Constitutional Court's decision that now permits municipal workers to hold public office. This ruling comes after the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) contested provisions in the Municipal Systems Act that previously prohibited municipal employees from taking up such positions. To discuss this development in greater detail, Elvis Presslin spoke to Matthew Parks, COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator

Markte wêreldwyd verswak steeds weens die impak van die Trump-tariewe op verskeie lande. Intussen verbeter Suid-Afrika se buitelandse beleggersvertroue. Dis dag twee van die regering se Polisieberaad in Gauteng, en COSATU sê hy soek doelgerigte resultate. TikTok moet Suid-Afrika se inhoudskeppers betaal, eis die Minister van Kommunikasie en Digitale Tegnologie, Solly Malatsi. Nuwe wetgewing wat die myn van steenkool bevorder, sien die lig in Amerika.

Cosatu in Limpopo, along with workers from Sekhukhune will today hold a picket at the Nebo Magistrate's Court to show solidarity with a 17-year-old girl who was raped near Jane Furse. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Hangwani Mashao, the Provincial Secretary of Cosatu in Limpopo

The 2025 budget has been passed with much contention. Africa Melanespeaks to COSATU’s Matthew Parks on what this means for workers andSouth Africa’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu verwelkom die regering se poging om ArcelorMittal Suid-Afrika se twee sleutel-staalfabrieke in Newcastle en Vereeniging in werking te hou. Dit volg nadat die onderneming die besluit om sy lang staalbesigheid te sluit, tot 31 Augustus uitgestel het, omdat hy 'n lening van 1,68 miljard rand van die regering se Nywerheidsontwikkelingskorporasie ontvang het. Cosatu se woordvoerder, Zanele Sabela, sê hy is bly ArcelorMittal het 'n Tydelike Werknemerverligtingskema-toelaag ontvang om te help om die werknemerkostes te help befonds:

COSATU in Limpopo will stage a picket today outside the Mankweng Magistrate's Court, where a 58-year-old teacher is set to appear on rape charges. He was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student multiple times between November 2024 and March 2025 in the Capricorn South Education District. The suspect initially fled after pretending to report himself to the police, triggering a manhunt. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu Limpopo Provincial Secretary Hangwani Mashao

Lester Kiewit speaks to COSATU parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks, about the recent visit to Washington DC by a group of South African business and labour leaders, in an unofficial capacity, to assess US sentiment towards South Africa amid escalating tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die vakbondfederasie Cosatu verwelkom die redding van 23 Suid-Afrikaners uit Mianmar. Hulle is met vals werksaanbiedings gelok, in haglike toestande aangehou en gedwing om mense te bedrieg, en is met geweld gedreig as hulle sou weerstand bied. Die reddingsending is as deel van 'n bi-laterale samewerkingsooreenkoms tussen Suid-Afrika en Thailand uitgevoer wat op die bestryding van mensehandel en oorgrensmisdaad fokus. Cosatu se woordvoerder Zanele Sabela, sê dit dien as 'n dringende teken dat die regering meer werk moet skep:

Clarence Ford is in conversation with Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Coordinator for COSATU. He is unpacking their thoughts around the president's assenting to the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and what this means for South Africans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu is bly dat die regering Arcelor Mittal Suid-Afrika help om sy langstaalaanleg in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in bedryf te hou terwyl 'n oplossing gesoek word om dit volhoubaar te maak. Die maatskappy het in Januarie aangekondig dat hy sy aanleg in Newcastle en in Vereeniging, Gauteng, gaan sluit aangesien dit nie meer lewensvatbaar is weens buitengewone hoë energie- en vervoerkoste nie. Cosatu se woordvoerder, Zanele Sabela, sê volgens die staalvervaardiger sal 3 500 regstreekse en onregstreekse werksgeleenthede geraak word:

Verskeie organisasies soos die ANC, SAKP en Cosatu beplan 'n hartlike verwelkoming terug in Suid-Afrika vir die voormalige ambassadeur in Amerika, Ebrahim Rasool. Intussen word name in die hoed gegooi vir Rasool se vervanging.

The presidency has appealed for restraint during the planned welcoming of US ambassador, Ibrahim Rassol. Rassol is expected to return back to the country soon following his expulsion from the US. Unions such as COSATU in the Wstern Cape together with regional structures of the ANC have vowed to give Rasool a hero's welcome. This follows comments alleged to have been made by Rasool during a foreign policy seminar last week that US President Donald Trump was leading a white supremicist movement in America and the world. Spokesperson for the presidency, Vincent Magwenya calls for cool heads...

COSATU in the North West is leading a provincial picket today against austerity measures at the North West Legislature. The protest comes ahead of the Provincial Government's budget speech today. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela

Cosatu vra die minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid Nomakhosazana Meth om te verseker die probleme met die Werkloosheidsversekeringsfonds se aanlynstelling, wat keer dat uFiling-glad werk, dadelik reggestel word. Die vakbondfederasie kry klagtes van beide werkers en werkgewers. Die woordvoerder Zanele Sabela sê hulle het in Oktober verlede jaar kommer uitgespreek nadat die uFiling-stelsel na wat berig word meer as 'n maand lank van lyn af was:

COSATU in the Western Cape says expelled ambassador to America, Ebrahim Rasool, will receive a hero's welcome when he returns to the province. Addressing the media following the conclusion of it's 6-th provincial conference, it says the matter of Rasool is part of international resolutions the federation took as part of its congress. Among the other issues the provincial arm of the federation will focus on, is rebuilding the relationship with its alliance partner, the ANC. Andile Mbanjwa reports

Labour unions say the government’s budget will hit workers hard—higher taxes and smaller grant increases. COSATU’s Matthew Parks joins Africa Melane as we get the union’s reaction to the 2025 budget speechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana ahead of his second attempt at tabling his budget speech for the year. Godongwana had postponed the tabling of the budget speech last month citing disagreements among GNU partners over a proposed VAT increase. The Minster is now set to table his speech at 2pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, Labour Federation, COSATU, together with political parties and social groups have once again taken to the streets outside the sitting of parliament at the Cape Town City Hall to voice their concerns. Political activist and author, Allan Boesak addressed a crowd outside Cape Town City Hall

Clement Manyathela hosts DA spokesperson for finance Dr Mark Burkes, Mathew Parks, who is the Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator and Mdumiseni Ntuli, who is the ANC Chief Whip as they discuss the proposal by minister of finance to either increase VAT or cut the SRD grants ahead of the budget speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cosatu verwelkom die minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid Makhosazana Meth se plan om die aantal arbeidsinspekteurs oor die mediumtermyn tienmalig te vermeerder van 2 000 tot 20 000. Die vakbondfederasie se woordvoerder Zanele Sabela sê 'n advertensie is reeds geplaas vir aansoeke vir die eerste 10 000. Sy sê Cosatu wil die aantal gesamentlike werkplek-inspekteurs in samewerking met die departement vermeerder:

Stephen Grootes and Dr. Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix to discuss whether state pensions should be used to fill the R60 billion budget gap, a proposal put forward by Cosatu, and explores the potential implications of this move on South Africa's economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the Money Show on Primediaplus.com Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters The Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us here 702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu se sentrale bestuurskomitee het kennis geneem van die jongste nuus-hooftrekke dat 'n afvaardiging van AfriForum weer eens Dinsdag vergader het met amptenare van die Amerikaanse regering. AfriForum en Solidariteit het fondse probeer inwin vir 'n aparte Afrikanernedersetting en gemeenskapsinfrastruktuur in Suid-Afrika. Cosatu se woordvoerder Zanele Sabela sê die federasie herhaal sy standpunt en staan vas agter president Cyril Ramaphosa en die regering ter verdediging van Suid-Afrika se soewereiniteit en waardes:

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Stephen Grootes discusses with Matthew Parks whether state pensions should be used to fill the R60 billion budget gap, a proposal put forward by Cosatu, and explores the potential implications of this move on South Africa's economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosatu het die regering se vordering geloof met die verwydering van die land van die Finansiële Aksietaakmag se gryslys. Suid-Afrika is in Februarie 2023 op die gryslys geplaas omdat hy nie aan internasionale standaarde voldoen het nie wat verband hou met geldwassery en onwettige geldvloei. Die Nasionale Tesourie het 20 van die 22 aksie-items op sy aksieplan suksesvol afgehandel. Cosatu se woordvoerder, Matthew Parks, sê dit is noodsaaklik vir die regering om toe te sien dat Suid-Afrika teen Oktober van die gryslys verwyder is.

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Cosatu sê dis 'n mite dat die staat se salarisrekening te lywig is. Ons bekyk vanmiddag se begrotingsrede van naderby, en vra wat dit jou uit die sak sal jaag. Daar was 'n geringe verbetering wat indiensneming betref. Washington smee nuwe diplomatieke bande met Moskou.

In die buurland sê Cosatu hy is diep bekommerd oor die president van Amerika, Donald Trump, se aankondiging van moontlike tariewe op uitvoere deur Suid-Afrika en ander lande. Die Cosatu-woordvoerder, Matthew Parks, sê dit bedreig duisende Suid-Afrikaanse werksgeleenthede in talle sektore, waaronder landbou, mynbou, juweliersware, chemikalieë, die motorbedryf en klerasie. Hy sê met 'n werkloosheidskoers van 41,9 persent kan Suid-Afrika nie bekostig om nog werksgeleenthede te verloor nie:

Cosatu sê hy is bekommerd oor die groot aantal werkgewers wat met werkers se finansiële toekoms speel en steeds nie hul pensioenfondsbydraes oorbetaal nie. Die Gedragsowerheid vir die Finansiële Sektor sê die aantal werkgewers wat versuim om werknemers se pensioenfondsbydraes te betaal, het vanaf 4 000 tot 7 700 verdubbel. Zanele Sabela van Cosatu sê hulle is daartoe verbind om te verseker hierdie gewetenlose werkgewers vereffen die agterstallige skuld en voldoen in die toekoms aan die vereistes.

Cosatu verwelkom die Amerikaanse administrasie se uitbreiding van voordele in die Wet op Groei en Geleenthede in Afrika, of Agoa, vir Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoere. Matthew Parks van Cosatu sê die federasie verwelkom ook die Amerikaanse Kongres se beëindiging van 'n wetsontwerp wat daarop gemik is om betrekkinge tussen die VSA en Suid-Afrika, insluitend sy lidmaatskap van Agoa, te hersien en moontlik af te gradeer. Hy sê dit bied sekerheid aan belangrike Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoerbedrywe en bemoedig die betrokke werkers.

Cosatu sê hy sal sy voorlegging afhandel, ter ondersteuning van die aanbevelings van die Nasionale Minimumloonkommissie van ʼn verhoging van 1,5-persent vir die nasionale minimumloon vir die 2025-boekjaar, en sy voorstelle aan die minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid, Nomakhosazana Meth finaliseer. Woordvoerder Matthew Parks sê die federasie versoek die minister om die finale verhoging aan te kondig om te verseker dit tree op 1 Maart 2025 in werking:

Cosatu beskryf 2024 as 'n jaar van gemengde wedervaringe met hoogte- sowel as laagtepunte. Matthew Parks van die federasie sê een van die hoogtepunte was die inwerkingstelling van die tweepot-aftreestelsel in September. Meer as 35-miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand is uit die tweepotstelsel se spaarpot onttrek. Parks sê die laagtepunte sluit in die volgehoue pogings om die inwerkingstelling van Nasionale Gesondheidsversekering en die Wet op Basiese Onderwyswette te verhoed. Parks het meer.

Cosatu sê dringende ingryping en 'n nuwe befondsingsmodel is nodig om plaaslike owerhede te stabiliseer en te herbou. Die vakbondfederasie het verlede week sy voorlegging in die parlement oor die Mediumtermynbegrotingsraamwerk se Wysigingswetsontwerp op Inkomste ingedien. Die wetsontwerp dek aanpassings in begrotingstoewysings aan provinsiale en plaaslike regerings vir die 2024-/2025 boekjaar. Matthew Parks van Cosatu sê die stand van plaaslike regerings is uiters kommerwekkend.

Cosatu sê die werkloosheidsyfer se effense daling van 33,5-persent tot 32,1-persent, word verwelkom nadat werkloosheid drie agtereenvolgende kwartale gestyg het. Sowat 294 000 meer mense het in vanjaar se derde kwartaal werk gehad. Cosatu-woordvoerder Matthew Parks sê werkloosheid onder jongmense bly gevaarlike hoog. Hy sê die privaat sektor moet die vlaag afleggings staak en alternatiewe soek.

Cosatu is geskok oor die drukkoste van matriekvraestelle wat van 1-miljard tot 3,6-miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand gestyg het na die aanstelling van Siviwe Gwarube as Basiese Onderwys-minister. Woordvoerder Zanele Sabela sê die besluit om provinsies toe te laat om hul drukkers te kies, het tot hierdie reuse-toename gelei. Net in Limpopo het die koste met meer as 130-persent gestyg. Sabela het Gwarube gekritiseer oor haar hantering van befondsing te midde van die begrotingskrisis, en beklemtoon ook die uitwerking op onderwysers wat die besnoeiing van poste vrees.

Cosatu verwelkom die indiening van die Wetsontwerp op Tabakprodukte en Beheer oor Elektroniese Leweringstelsels by die Nasionale Ekonomiese Ontwikkelings- en Arbeidsraad, Nedlac. Dit volg na toenemende druk van die sakesektor, arbeid en verskeie partye in die regering van nasionale eenheid. Matthew Parks van Cosatu sê dit is 'n belangrike wetsontwerp om die regering se vermoë te versterk om 'n bedreiging vir openbare gesondheid te bestuur.

  Clement Manyathela speaks to COSATU General Secretary, Solly Phethoe about the role of COSATU in the labour market and he also shares COSATU's position regarding employers who are not compiling with the labour laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.