28.05.2025 Media Advisory: SAMWU Joe Moloisane Region (eThekwini) to Provide Update on Ongoing Strike and Key Municipal Worker Issues Durban, South Africa – May 28, 2025 – The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) Joe Moloisane Region (eThekwini) will hold a crucial Regional Shop Stewards Council (RSSC) on Friday, 30 May 2025. This constitutional union […]
May 2025
SAMWU Hails Landmark High Court Ruling Compelling !Kheis Municipality to Pay Workers’ Salaries, Setting Crucial Precedent for Ailing Local Government Sector
27 May 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAMWU Hails Landmark High Court Ruling Compelling !Kheis Municipality to Pay Workers’ Salaries, Setting Crucial Precedent for Ailing Local Government Sector The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) notes and joyously welcomes the landmark judgment handed down in the Northern Cape Division of the High Court in Kimberley on […]
SAMWU MAFIKA MSHENGU REGION CONDEMNS THE NON-PAYMENT OF SALARIES AT IMPENDLE MUNICIPALITY – CALLS FOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 24 May 2025 SAMWU MAFIKA MSHENGU REGION CONDEMNS THE NON-PAYMENT OF SALARIES AT IMPENDLE MUNICIPALITY – CALLS FOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Mafika Mshengu Region registers its profound dismay and unequivocal condemnation of the iMpendle Municipality for its persistent failure to […]
SAMWU STATEMENT ON STATE-ENABLED COLLAPSE OF FREE STATE MUNICIPALITIES MUST END – WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES PAY THE PRICE
12 May 2025 SAMWU STATEMENT ON STATE-ENABLED COLLAPSE OF FREE STATE MUNICIPALITIES MUST END – WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES PAY THE PRICE The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) expresses deep concern and growing outrage over the continued deterioration of local government in the Free State, as confirmed by the Auditor-General’s latest report on Mangaung Metropolitan […]
SAMWU CONDEMNS JUDICIAL ASSAULT ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AHEAD OF LRA’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY
12 May 2025 SAMWU CONDEMNS JUDICIAL ASSAULT ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AHEAD OF LRA’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has noted with grave concern the Labour Court judgment delivered by Judge Snyman on 9 May 2025, which reviewed and set aside two exemption rulings by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council […]
SAMWU CONDEMNS UNJUST PRE-DISMISSAL OF OVER 300 EMPD WORKERS
5 May 2025 SAMWU CONDEMNS UNJUST PRE-DISMISSAL OF OVER 300 EMPD WORKERS The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Ekurhuleni Region unequivocally and vehemently condemns the City of Ekurhuleni’s outrageous decision to issue pre-dismissal notices to over 300 EMPD workers. This draconian action represents not only a gross injustice but also a chilling […]