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 […]
August 2024
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 […]
SAMWU Welcomes the placing of Thabazimbi Local Municipality Under Administration
19 August 2024 SAMWU Welcomes the placing of Thabazimbi Local Municipality Under Administration The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in Limpopo Province on behalf of its 10 000 plus members would like to congratulate and welcome the conviction, courage and determination of the Limpopo Provincial Cabinet led by Premier Phophi Ramathuba for its intention […]
SAMWU RETURNS TO THE NEGOTIATIONS TABLE, CALLS FOR SALGA TO RESPECT MUNICIPAL WORKERS
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For Immediate Release Date: 12 August 2024 SAMWU RETURNS TO THE NEGOTIATIONS TABLE, CALLS FOR SALGA TO RESPECT MUNICIPAL WORKERS The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) will be returning to the negotiations to continue with salary and wage negotiations for the country’s municipal workers. From 12th to 16th August 2024, […]
RESPONSE TO RECENT POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CITY OF JOHANNESBURG COUNCIL DECISIONS
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For Immediate Release Date: 8 August 2024 RESPONSE TO RECENT POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CITY OF JOHANNESBURG COUNCIL DECISIONS Good morning, members of the media. Thank you for honouring this invite. 1. Recall of Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the Petrus Mashishi Region (PMR) has been […]
SAMWU MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For Immediate Release Date: 7 August 2024 SAMWU MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the City of Johannesburg (Petrus Mashishi Region) has noted the developments within the City regarding the impending motion of no confidence against the current Mayor, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda. […]
SAMWU KZN REJECTS FAKE APPRAISAL FROM BHEKI MTOLO AND STANDS WITH NEHAWU
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31 July 2024 SAMWU KZN REJECTS FAKE APPRAISAL FROM BHEKI MTOLO AND STANDS WITH NEHAWU South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in Kwa-Zulu Natal is not pleased nor impressed by attempts to divide workers in the province, by one political lunatic, masquerading as Provincial Secretary of the ANC […]
SAMWU OUTRAGED BY SALGA’S DISRESPECTFUL OFFER TO MUNICIPAL WORKERS
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES For Immediate Release Date: 30 July 2024 SAMWU OUTRAGED BY SALGA’S DISRESPECTFUL OFFER TO MUNICIPAL WORKERS The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) is outraged by the sluggish pace and disrespectful nature of the current salary and wage negotiations for the country’s 257 municipal workers under the South African Local Government […]