Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin, 27 February 2026 #CosatuRedFridays
Norman Mampane
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Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin
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27 February 2026
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Contents
- Workers Parliament: Back to Basics!
- SAMWU obtain an Interim High Court Order against Impendle Local Municipality
- Media Invite: SAMWU to convene its 13th National Congress under the Theme: “Towards 4 Decades and Beyond in Defence of Workers’ Interests”
- South Africa
- SACP joins the Cuban people in the 131st anniversary of the Cuban war of independence from Spanish colonial rule
- International-Workers’ Solidarity!
- From commitment to enforcement: ITUC welcomes the Marrakech Global Framework to end child labour
Workers’ Parliament-Back2Basics
SAMWU obtain an Interim High Court Order against Impendle Local Municipality
Nokubonga Dinga, SAMWU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, 27 February 2026
South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in KwaZulu-Natal has attained victory in obtaining an Interim High Court Order in the Pietermaritzburg High Court Division. When the matter of unpaid salaries at Impendle Local Municipality escalated to two (2) months, SAMWU decided to take the matter to High Court on urgent basis. The severity of the matter and financial bearing on the part of workers cannot be over emphasized. Workers have lost their valuables; cars, houses, medical aids, policy covers, SARS, UIF and many other implications and losses. SAMWU then approached the court, to sought relief in this regard.
The court has ordered the Municipality to make payment for the salaries of the employees for the months of January and February 2026 within seven (7) days of this order and continue making payment of salaries of the employees as they fall due. The Municipality is further ordered to pay contributions owing to all benefit funds within 14 days of this order and continue to pay them as they fall due.
These orders shall operate as interim orders pending the finalization of this application. We have also noted disgusting attempts on the part of the management, which seeks to intimidate workers. We shall not look away when some managers are aggravating the situation of already exploited workers, by forcing them to come back to work, even though the Accounting Officer had given a directive to have them on special leave. This arrogance from nincompoop who thinks they own the municipality shall be met with the same level of arrogance.
Any further deviation from the court order on the part of the Municipality shall constitute contempt of court, and we shall deal with it on that level.
Issued by SAMWU KZN
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Media Invite: SAMWU to convene its 13th National Congress under the Theme: “Towards 4 Decades and Beyond in Defence of Workers’ Interests”
Papikie Mohale, SAMWU National Media Officer, 25 February 2026
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) will convene its 13th National Congress from 17 to 19 March 2026 at Church Unlimited, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Held under the theme “Towards 4 Decades and Beyond in Defence of Workers’ Interests,” this Congress marks an important milestone as the Union reflects on nearly forty years of militant struggle, organisational consolidation, and unwavering defence of municipal and water sector workers.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the open sessions of Congress on 17 and 19 March 2026.
The Congress will be addressed by the national leadership of the Alliance partners: The African National Congress (ANC), The South African Communist Party (SACP), The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). These addresses will engage the political, economic and social challenges confronting workers and outline the programme required to defend and advance working-class interests.
The 13th National Congress will deliberate on key organisational, political and collective bargaining matters, including strategies to strengthen the Union and respond decisively to the deepening crisis in local government.
Members of the media are encouraged to confirm their attendance with the National Media Officer, Cde Papikie Mohale, at pap...@samwu.org.za in order to secure accreditation by 10 March 2026.
Please note that only accredited members of the media will be allowed access to the Congress venue.
Issued by SAMWU Secretariat
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SACP
joins the Cuban people in the 131st anniversary of the Cuban war of independence from Spanish colonial rule
Mbulelo
Mandlana, SACP Head of Media, Communications and Information
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the Cuban people in commemorating the 131st anniversary of the 1895 decisive war for independence of Cuba from Spanish Colonial rule, famously titled “Necessary War” for the total independence of Cuba.
The Cuban people’s struggle against imperialism is not accidental nor mistaken but stands as a legacy of earlier generations whose revolutionary tradition continues to inspire the present generation.
The Bay of Pigs battle and several other memorable battles fought to defend the Cuban revolution for over 70 years remind us that the bravery of the Cubans and moral standing of their cause remain unquestioned. In this era of increased imperialist oppression and isolation of Cuba through the illegal blockade by the imperialist US regime, in particular, and imperialist forces in general, we stand with the Cuban people.
Our solidarity with the Cuban people against imperialist aggression remains an unwavering commitment to their freedom and sovereignty. The memory of 1895 remains a call of duty to this day for those of us who are committed to socialism and struggle for total emancipation of humanity from all forms of oppression.
We call for the end of the illegal blockade of Cuba, the end of the deliberate starvation of Cuba, and for increased solidarity with the Cuban people.
ISSUED
BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY,
FOUNDED IN 1921 AS THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF SOUTH AFRICA.
Media, Communications & Information Department | MCID
International-Solidarity
From commitment to enforcement: ITUC welcomes the Marrakech Global Framework to end child labour
27 February 2026
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) welcomes the adoption of the Marrakech Global Framework for Action Against Child Labour at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. The world does not lack commitments, but it lacks enforcement. The Framework reinforces the Durban Call to Action – the robust document adopted at the 5th Global Conference in 2022- and places stronger emphasis on implementation and accountabilityLabour
Child labour persists because of poverty wages, weak labour protections, underfunded public services, and corporate impunity. The Framework strengthens the link between eliminating child labour and guaranteeing decent work for adults. Living wages, collective bargaining and respect for freedom of association are emphasized as essential prevention tools. Among other key additions that were successfully negotiated by the workers’ group is that the Framework recognises that peace and stability as essential preconditions for sustainable elimination of child labour. It also explicitly addresses technology-facilitated commercial exploitation of children.
The framework underlines the importance of universal, well-financed social protection systems, in line with ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102); ILO Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202), and the 2025 Doha Political Declaration – with particular attention to rural areas and the inclusion of workers in the informal economy. Child benefits, income security measures, and public investment in quality education are recognised as critical elements for keeping children in school.
Stronger language on labour inspection, enforcement, corporate accountability and due diligence, particularly in global supply chains, marks important progress, while respect for trade union rights and social dialogue is recognised as foundational.
The Marrakech Framework sharpens the call for action. “The workplan has been strengthened and now the implementation must urgently follow. Governments and employers must now adopt binding national roadmaps, invest in public service, reinforce labour inspection and end corporate impunity,” said Luc Triangle, ITUC General Secretary.
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Norman Mampane (Shopsteward Editor)
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