14 October 2024 SAMWU to Oppose the City of Tshwane in the Labour Court on 3.5% and 5.4% Salary Increases. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) notes and welcomes the decision by Honourable Acting Judge E. Molahlehi of the Labour Court. On 10 October 2024, Judge Molahlehi ruled that the City of Tshwane’s two […]
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SAMWU WELCOMES ELECTION OF DR. NASIPHI MOYA AS TSHWANE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, CALLS FOR TOUGH ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN.
For Immediate Release 9 October 2024 SAMWU WELCOMES ELECTION OF DR. NASIPHI MOYA AS TSHWANE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, CALLS FOR TOUGH ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) welcomes the election of Dr. Nasiphi Moya as the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane. Having previously served as Deputy Mayor under Cllr. […]
SAMWU CONDEMNS RAMPANT PENSION DEFAULT BY MUNICIPALITIES IN THE FREE STATE, CALLS FOR MUNICIPAL MANAGERS TO BE HELD LIABLE.
1 October 2024 SAMWU CONDEMNS RAMPANT PENSION DEFAULT BY MUNICIPALITIES IN THE FREE STATE, CALLS FOR MUNICIPAL MANAGERS TO BE HELD LIABLE. The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the Free State is appalled and deeply frustrated by the recent report from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which reveals the alarming number of […]
SAMWU APPLAUDS PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA FOR AUTHORIZING SIU PROBE INTO MALADMINISTRATION AT MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Date: 20 September 2024 MEDIA STATEMENT: For Immediate Release SAMWU APPLAUDS PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA FOR AUTHORIZING SIU PROBE INTO MALADMINISTRATION AT MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Free State welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decisive action in authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate serious allegations of maladministration within the […]
SAMWU SECURES A 6% SALARY AND WAGE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For Immediate Release 6 September 2024 SAMWU SECURES A 6% SALARY AND WAGE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of long and rigorous salary and wage negotiations with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), which represents the […]
SAMWU HEADING TO THE LABOUR COURT TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR WORKERS’ 5.4% SALARY INCREASE
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For immediate release 4 September 2024 SAMWU HEADING TO THE LABOUR COURT TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR WORKERS’ 5.4% SALARY INCREASE The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) is pleasured that after a prolonged struggle, the Labour Court has finally set a date to hear the review application by the City of […]
SAMWU DEMANDS JUSTICE AND URGENT ACTION AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For immediate release 31 August 2024 SAMWU DEMANDS JUSTICE AND URGENT ACTION AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE As South Africa concludes the commemoration of Women’s Month, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the Free State stands in mourning and outrage. We find ourselves confronting a bitter irony: a month meant to […]
SAMWU FREE STATE STRONGLY OPPOSED THE IRREGULAR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AT MOHOKARE AND KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For immediate release 27 August 2024 SAMWU FREE STATE STRONGLY OPPOSED THE IRREGULAR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AT MOHOKARE AND KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the Free State province wishes to express the strongest opposition to the recent irregular appointment of electricity service providers […]
SAMWU ALARMED BY THE CRITICAL STATE OF MUNICIPALITIES AS OUTLINED BY THE 2022-23 MFMA AUDIT FINDINGS
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For immediate release 27 August 2024 SAMWU ALARMED BY THE CRITICAL STATE OF MUNICIPALITIES AS OUTLINED BY THE 2022-23 MFMA AUDIT FINDINGS The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) is gravely concerned by the 2022-2023 Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) audit outcomes as released by the Auditor General (AG), Tsakani Maluleke, […]
City of Joburg Public Safety needs urgent rescue from the clutches of a loudmouthed political novice.
15 August 2024 City of Joburg Public Safety needs urgent rescue from the clutches of a loudmouthed political novice. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) condemns the behaviour of MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku’s reckless media statements in the wake of the death of EFF Councillor Mphahlele. We find it utterly disturbing that a member […]