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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]