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The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) Secretary-General Zwelinzima Vavi has described Wednesday’s national shutdown as a success.NationalShutdown

Image: Tshepiso MocheThe South African Federation of Trade Unions Secretary-General Zwelinzima Vavi has describedSaftu and the Congress of South African Trade Unions handed over a memorandum of demands to government at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The memorandum which Saftu and Cosatu handed to the Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele includes a decrease in fuel prices and stricter policies governing retrenchments in the public sector. “Workers are much stronger coming from this march, sending a message not only to SA workers but also to other workers all over the world that unity suffice. We are happy that so many people got into taxis and busses to find their way into the capital city to make a very important statement.”

Asked whether the governing party is worried about losing power in the 2024 national elections, Gungubele says they are focusing on providing services and improving the lives of the poor.

 

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Obviously saftu are part of South Africa's economic disaster, it's a pity that the lower intellectual beliefs the unions.

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