Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin, 27 July 2026
Norman Mampane
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Contents
- Workers Parliament: Back to Basics!
- Employment and Labour invites comments on Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the Employment Equity Plan
- South Africa
- COSATU commends NUM for securing a historic five-year wage deal at Gold Fields South Deep Mine
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Progress made in implementing Five-Point Plan on Migration Management
- International-Workers’ Solidarity!
- Flex faces investor scrutiny over Malaysia union busting ahead of AGM
- HLPF 2026: Implementation through partnerships
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Employment
and Labour invites comments on Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the Employment Equity Plan
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Jul 2026
The
Department of Employment and Labour is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to comment on the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation and Implementation of the Employment Equity (EE) Plan.
The invitation for public comment will be for 60 days from the date of publication on 24 July 2026. The code deals with aspects such as its objectives, the application, its purpose and rational of the EE Plan, legal framework, structure of the EE Plan, process
for preparation, implementation and monitoring, development of the EE Plan and reporting.
The Code provides guidelines to designated employers, those who employ 50 or more employees, and their employees on good practice for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of an employment equity plan as required by the Employment Equity Act, No. 55
of 1998 (EEA), as amended, and its Regulations.
It also provides guidelines to employers and employees to consider and apply appropriately to their workplace circumstances.
This Code applies to all designated employers that are required to, in consultation with representative trade union(s) or its employees, or employee representatives, prepare, implement and monitor the EE Plan in terms of the EEA, as amended, and its Regulations.
The Code is issued in terms of section 54 of the EEA and must be read in conjunction with other Codes issued in terms of the Act, all relevant labour legislation, the Constitution and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
All public comments must be in writing and forwarded to:
Christina...@labour.gov.za
Tsholofe...@labour.gov.za
Enquiries:
Teboho Thejane
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 082 697 0694
E-mail: teboho....@labour.gov.za
Issued by Department of Employment and Labour
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COSATU commends NUM for securing a historic five-year wage deal at Gold Fields South Deep Mine
Nonzuzo Dlamini, COSATU Communication Officer, 27 July 2026
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates its militant affiliate, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) for finalising a landmark wage agreement at Gold Fields South Deep Mine.
The deal will cushion employees at the mine over the next five years with above-inflation salary increments and adjustments to their housing allowance, medical incapacity benefit, and funeral benefit, effective 1 March 2026. This momentous agreement also includes R50,000 one-off cash incentives for permanent and fixed-term employees with at least 12 months of continuous service. Non-permanent employees on active/residual learnerships, experiential learning, and related programs with at least six months of continuous service will receive a R10 000 once-off cash incentive.
The union accomplished long-term certainty, an indispensable possession in a sluggish economy with an alarming unemployment rate of 43.7%. Workers are currently in desperate need of tangible assistance to address the high cost of living. While trying to make ends meet, they are constantly intimidated by retrenchments threats.
COSATU applauds the NUM for relentlessly advocating for their members working in an industry deemed the most hazardous in the world. In the first year of the wage deal, underground workers on the minimum entry level will earn R18,663 per month. On the fifth year, their salaries will have been adjusted to R22,927 per month.
Additional adjustments to the housing benefit will ensure adherence to the Mining Charter and Compliance regulations of improving living standards of miners by providing decent shelter and promoting sustainable home ownership.
This achievement serves as bitter-sweet reminder to appreciate the conditions confronting miners. The demands of their striking counterparts at Marikana in August of 2012 were justified. A mere R12,500 was a drop in the ocean for the executives of the company considering the lucrative profits accumulated from the blood and sweat of underground miners.
As the country draws closer to observing the 14th anniversary of that painful event, COSATU does so with the consolation of the fighting spirit of the National Union of Mineworkers that continues to carry its members, is unwavering in raising warranted requests to the employer.
Issued by COSATU
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Minister
Mmamoloko Kubayi: Progress made in implementing Five-Point Plan on Migration Management
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Jul 2026
Statement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the progress made in implementing the Five-Point Plan on Migration Management
Good day.
IEC has announced next weekend for Open Voter Registration, let me take this opportunity to remind all South Africans who are unregistered especially young people to take up the opportunity and register to vote on 1st to 2nd August 2026.
Today, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration wishes to provide South Africans with a progress update on the implementation of government's Five-Point Plan to strengthen migration management, uphold the rule of law, secure our borders, and maintain South
Africa's constitutional commitment to human dignity, social cohesion and human rights.
The Five-Point Plan, announced by government as a comprehensive response to migration challenges, is not a short-term intervention. It is a coordinated national programme that brings together all spheres of government, law enforcement agencies, border authorities,
municipalities, and social partners.
Before I get to the progress report of implementation of the Five-Point Plan, allow me to register our foremost concerns on two issues involving unauthorised identity searches of foreign nationals and groups that continuously undermine our law enforcement officers.
We have observed that there are still individuals who impersonate Home Affairs officials and target foreign nationals and some businesses for these illegal identity searches and sometimes extortion. We want to urge whoever is involved in this wrong practice
to desist from it or face the might of the law. We have already requested SAPS to attend to those incidents which have been brought to the attention of the IMC.
We are glad to report that our law enforcement authorities acted swiftly in arresting about seven of these individuals in Polokwane and we would like to issue a stern warning to everyone who is involved in this to stop. We have also noted that some groups tend
to confront and seek to resist lawful operations by our law enforcement authorities. A case in point is the confrontation between law enforcement officers and some foreign nationals who were resisting law enforcement operations in Bellville a few days ago.
Again, we would like to issue a strong warning against those who undermine the work of our law enforcement officers or otherwise face the consequences. Regarding reports of an individual who regrettably lost their life during this operation, we would like
to confirm that the matter is a subject of investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, and the report will be made public in due course.
We have also noted continued concerns raised by certain sectors in our society regarding the humanitarian situation in the Musina Temporary Repatriation Processing Centre. Once again, we would like to reiterate that government and social partners have been
coordinating assistance to vulnerable foreign nationals affected by recent tensions and displacement. These interventions have included:
Provision of healthcare services and medical screening at identified processing sites and temporary holding areas.
Access to food, water, sanitation and basic relief support for vulnerable individuals and families.
Child protection measures and support services for women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Coordination with embassies, consulates, faith-based organisations, NGOs and international partners to facilitate humanitarian assistance where required.
Identification and referral of persons requiring emergency social support and protection services.
We have undertaken all these interventions because we recognize the plight of those affected by this situation. But we also want to emphasize that South Africa has, in many instances, provided humanitarian and logistical support beyond what is ordinarily required
under international repatriation arrangements, particularly where vulnerable individuals are involved or where receiving-country logistical arrangements are still being finalised.
I will now turn to the report on the progress achieved to date under each pillar of the Five-Point Plan.
1. On cracking down on crime and strengthening law enforcement
In this area of work, we continue to intensify integrated law-enforcement operations targeting criminal networks that exploit migration vulnerabilities including businesses that employ illegal migrants. Working through multi-agency operations involving the
South African Police Service, Border Management Authority, Home Affairs, the Hawks and other law-enforcement agencies, significant progress has been made against:
Illegal border crossings;
Human trafficking networks;
Labour exploitation;
Fraudulent documentation syndicates;
Illegal mining operations;
Criminal enterprises that facilitate unlawful migration.
These operations have resulted in increased arrests, greater processing of undocumented persons and improved coordination among law-enforcement agencies. To date, law enforcement authorities have registered three hundred and fifty four (354) cases of arrests
and prosecutions against individuals who are in contravention of the law related to the issue of migration. An additional sixty nine (69) people were arrested in Jeffrey Bay last weekend, and appeared in court on Monday. Government is making it clear that
migration management is fundamentally a rule-of-law matter. Criminality will not be tolerated, regardless of who is involved.
Regarding deportations and repatriations, we can confirm that since Malawian nationals assembled at Sherwood in KwaZulu/Natal between the 14th June 2026 to 24th July 2026, a total of 68138 foreign nationals have been processed, the majority repatriated following
processing at the Musina Temporary Repatriation Processing Centre (“TRPC”). The Border Management Authority (“BMA”) has processed at all its ports of entry 72906 repatriations for the period 7 June until 14 July 2026 for various nationalities, inclusive of
what has been processed at the TRPC. You will recall countries such as Ghana started repatriating their nationals much earlier. The majority of nationals processed at the TRPC centre were Malawian Nationals followed by Zimbabwean and Mozambican nationals.
It’s also important to note that our dedicated immigration courts have been busy, they have finalised from 1 April 2026 to end of June, 28 736 immigration related cases mainly for deportations. Of these cases 46% were for Gauteng constituting 13312 cases, while
KZN had 4973 the majority from Durban Central through our dedicated courts, Seven with one virtual for Sherwood, while the Western Cape had 3334 and Eastern Cape finalised 2019 cases. Work is now underway to set up a dedicated court at OR Tambo International
Airport at a site designated by the Airports Company of South Africa (“ACSA”), similarly the upgrade of the Lindela Court at the deportation facility will soon be initiated.
The IMC has taken a decision at its regular meeting on Friday, 24 July 2026, that as of the 1st of August 2026 operations at the TRPC will be scaled down from 20 thousand capacity to 1500 Capacity, after analysis of data trends for the past 3 weeks. The IMC
would like to take this opportunity to thank the officials from various government departments, DPWI, DHA, SANDF, Social Development, BMA, SAPS, DoH, Musina municipality and Limpopo Provincial Government for operating the centre for 7 days a week from 08:30
until 21:00 and at times early hours of the morning. You will recall the IMC took the decision to establish the TRPC on 26 June 2026 and within 4 days the centre was up and running.
Similarly, our appreciation to the various embassies that worked with the IMC that requested support to repatriate their nationals. We would like to thank the business community particularly MTN for the donation of R15m to support the Gift of the Givers to
provide necessities at the Centre. The provision of Network connectivity by both MTN and Vodacom. We appreciate the support from NGO’s in Musina, Durban, Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town and other parts of the country where they provided valuable support
for those that were in distress (food parcels, pampers, formula milk, water, sanitary wares etc for the entire period). The NGO’s include the Al-Imdaad Foundation, Africa Muslim Agency, Musina Reform Church, Mahlasedi Foundation and Gift of the Givers.
While scaling down the centre, we assure all stakeholders that government remains committed to support Missions within our borders in repatriating their Nationals should the need arise. To this end the IMC though COGTA identified Assembly points across the
country with Municipalities to ensure that going forward we don’t find ourselves unable to respond in time. We therefore urge all stakeholders to continue to provide support at designated assembly points in partnership with municipalities.
We envisage that the phased scaling down of the centre will not negatively impact or compromise both the deportation and repatriation processes we are undertaking. The State remains with the legal obligation to continuously manage the issue of migration in
the country and will continue to do so guided by the five-point plan and Immigration laws of our country and the work being monitored by Cabinet.
We remind everyone what the TRPC was able to do for us as country, which is as follows:
Orderly and dignified departures through a centralised processing facility that enabled repatriations through a safer and coordinated manner with access to humanitarian assistance and transportation and documentation provided by home affairs and the respective
embassies.
Reduced immediate safety risk through the establishment of a centralised site.
Improved coordination for all stakeholders that enabled screening and monitoring of humanitarian relief by various stakeholders such as United Nations (“UN”) agencies, United Nations Children’s Fund (“UNICEF”), United Nations High Commission for Refugees (“UNHCR”)
and International Organisation for Migration (“IOM”), South African Council for Churches, Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the Limpopo Provincial Legislature Committee on Transport and Safety.
Commitment to human rights obligations through ensuring protection and assistance to vulnerable groups, including asylum seekers and refugees. This reinforced Southa Africa obligations in terms of our Constitution and International obligations.
Coordination with Province and Local Government
The IMC met with Mayors and their teams of three Metro’s in Gauteng, Ekurhuleni, City of Johannesburg and Tshwane on 22 July 2026 to discuss a framework for address matters related to hijacked buildings/ bad buildings, land invasions, illegal mining and illegal
trading. These includes buildings owned by municipalities, provincial government, national government, state owned entities such as Transnet, Post Office and privately-owned buildings. The 3 Metros reported work they are doing, Challenges and required interventions
by the IMC. We will in the coming week engage the remaining Metros to conclude the picture. In the meantime the IMC has directed Natjoints to finalise the framework and also an operational concepts to tackle these challenges that pose a safety risk and also
revenue loss to the three metros.
We also wish to record on the landmark preservation order granted on 19 July 2026. The SAPS and the NPA secured a High Court preservation order against a Rietfontein property linked to a R100 million crystal meth laboratory. The order authorises the seizure
and sale of the property, along with R27 800 in cash confiscated during a takedown in November 2024. A Mexican national was arrested in connection with the operation, making significant strike against international drug syndicates.
2. Securing our borders
The second pillar focuses on strengthening border security and improving the integrity of South Africa's ports of entry. In this regard, the Border Management Authority continues to enhance border control measures, increase surveillance capacity and improve
coordination with security agencies.
Government has also implemented strengthened border operations during peak periods, helping to improve the management of movement across ports of entry and reducing opportunities for illegal entry and transnational crime. Since April, 93 joint borderline operations
have been conducted, cracking down on illegal movement of illicit goods, human trafficking and drug syndicates.
On borderline infrastructure upgrades, we are glad to confirm that a memo will be tabled before Cabinet this week for a decision to commence critical borderline infrastructure projects. These phased projects will also prioritize the deployment of technological
infrastructure to keep up with sophisticated criminal networks and syndicates which exploit our technological vulnerabilities. This is in addition to work on the redevelopment of six of South Africas busiest ports of entry, namely Lebombo, Beit Bridge, Oshhoek,
Ficksburg, Maseru and Kopfontein, that will be moving towards contractual and financial close soon, so that construction can start at the beginning of 2027.
While more work remains to be done, South Africa is steadily building a modern, integrated border management system capable of protecting national sovereignty while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.
3. Working with other countries
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is important to emphasize that migration is a regional, continental and global challenge, not a challenge for one country alone. Government has therefore intensified engagements with neighbouring countries and countries of origin to
strengthen cooperation on migration management, documentation, repatriation processes and information sharing.
The IMC has maintained active engagement with affected states as part of efforts to manage current migration pressures and ensure that temporary interventions lead to sustainable solutions. Current engagements include continued cooperation with countries such
as Malawi and Zimbabwe regarding migration management and repatriation arrangements.
Related to this is the fervent move by some of our counterparts to place the matter of migration and alleged Afrophobia by South Africa on the agenda of the next African Union Summit. The IMC would like to echo the sentiments of Minister Lamola, who is also
part of this committee in welcoming the opportunity to engage on migration at the highest level of the African Union (Heads of State Summit) to ensure that migration across the continent becomes a choice rather than a necessity.
We believe that establishing a dedicated agenda item at the African Union to address the primary push-and-pull factors and root causes of irregular migration, focusing squarely on good governance, democracy, and economic stability, will enable the development
of a pragmatic, comprehensive approach to continental migration challenges.
We have also noted the petition submitted to the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian civilians, and we have been advised legally that this filing fails to satisfy the statutory legal triggers and jurisdictional requirements necessary for action by
the Court.
South Africa remains committed to partnership, solidarity and cooperation with countries across the continent. We believe that the solution lies in collaboration, not confrontation.
The President of the Republic of South Africa received a letter, dated 1 June 2026, from Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso in his capacity as a member of the African Commission on Human Rights and Peoples Rights and as the Country Rapporteur of the
Republic of South Africa (“RSA”). The letter titled “Letter of concern regarding xenophonic attacks against foreign nationals from other African States in South Africa” express concern over xenophonic violence against foreign nationals in South Africa, referencing
specific incidents, legal obligations, and recommendations for government action. The Commission further authorisation on conduct a promotion to South Africa to engage directly with stakeholders and assist in addressing these human rights concerns. The government
is seized with this matter through the IMC and a report was sent to the Commission.
4. Closing gaps in policy and legislation
A process of review of policy and legislative areas that may be contributing to weaknesses in migration management is also underway. Our objective is to strengthen enforcement mechanisms, improve coordination among institutions, address regulatory gaps and
ensure that South Africa's migration system remains effective, fair and aligned with constitutional principles.
Among these are the Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection Bill, Employment Services Amendment Bill, Business Licensing Bill which importantly seeks to reserve certain business activities and sectors wholly or partly for South African citizens.
This pillar is critical to ensuring that migration management remains sustainable over the long term.
On Economic Stream
In the next two weeks DTIC will hold discussions with sectors such hospitality, agriculture and tourism on matters of employment of locals and other issues related to the growth of the economy.
DIRCO and DTIC will together convene a meeting with businesses that are invested in other parts of the African continent to understand the challenges they are experiencing and the overall impact of the current migration challenge.
On Stakeholder Engagements
The IMC continued to meet with various stakeholders. This includes a meeting on 15 July 2026, with Foreign Correspondence Association (“FCA”) where we shared our comprehensive approach on managing migration.
Members of the IMC, Minister Lamola and Minister Kubayi, participated in the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation winter seminar held on 23 July 2026, held under the theme “The Continent and Migration”. The seminar brought together a select group of thought leaders
for strategic discussions and interactive sessions.
Conclusion
Fellow South Africans,
The implementation of the Five-Point Plan is yielding tangible progress.
We are strengthening law enforcement. We are securing our borders. We are working closely with partner countries. We are improving policy and legislation. And we are ensuring that humanitarian considerations remain central to our response.
While challenges remain, government is firmly committed to implementing a migration system that is secure, humane, lawful and aligned with the values of our Constitution.
The IMC will continue to provide regular updates as implementation progresses and remains committed to ensuring that South Africans receive factual, balanced and accurate information on migration management.
Together, we can build a migration system that protects our national interest, promotes social cohesion and upholds the rule of law.
I thank you.
Issued by Government Communications
Internationalism-Solidarity
Flex faces investor scrutiny over Malaysia union busting ahead of AGM
27 July, 2026
Institutional investors are being urged to press Flex Ltd. on union suppression at its Penang, Malaysia plant, as the electronics manufacturer prepares
for its annual general meeting in Austin, Texas, on 5 August.
In July 2025, workers at Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn Bhd, a Flex subsidiary, held a secret ballot on union recognition. Turnout fell 424 votes short of the 50 per cent threshold required under Malaysian law, but 92 per cent of those who did vote backed
recognition. The Malaysia Electronics Industry Employees’ Union Northern Region (EIEUNR) says the shortfall followed blocked access to voter lists, delayed transport and supervisors discouraging attendance. Eighty workers filed police reports alleging they
were prevented from voting. IndustriALL wrote to Flex chief executive Revathi Advaithi in July 2025 calling on the company to stop the practices; the union says Flex did not act on the request.
Flex had been named one of the world’s most ethical companies for a third consecutive year in March 2025, months before the disputed ballot. The company recently joined the S&P 500 Index on June 22. Flex is also a supplier of Apple Inc., according to Apple’s
Supplier List for Fiscal Year 2023 (most recent available).
In March 2026, IndustriALL filed a formal complaint with the ILO committee on freedom of association, naming Flextronics Penang as one of twelve Malaysian companies in a documented pattern of union busting, in violation of ILO Convention 98, which Malaysia
has ratified.
A gap between policy and practice
The Global Unions’ Committee on Workers’ Capital (CWC) connects trade unions and pension fund trustees to uphold fundamental labour rights and trade union priorities in investments. The CWC published an investor brief on Flex in May 2026 and held a pre-AGM
webinar for investors in June with union representativesproviding context and updates on the situation in Malaysia. The brief and the webinar set out the gap between Flex’s public commitments on the one hand, including a human rights policy that explicitly
recognizes freedom of association, and the allegations from Penang on the other. It also questions whether Flex’s Responsible Business Alliance social audits can detect this kind of risk.
IndustriALL ICT electrical and electronics sector director Alexander Ivanou says:
“We regret that FLEX ignored our call and that these unfair labour practices led to a failed ballot. We will escalate this case internationally and urge the Malaysian government to take strong action against FLEX, ensuring compliance with ILO Convention 98
on the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining.”
The ILO complaint remains pending before the committee on freedom of association. EIEUNR continues to call for a re-run ballot free from employer interference.
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HLPF 2026: Implementation through partnerships
27 July 2026
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) - the official global monitoring forum for the implementation of the 2030
Agenda – took place in New York from 7 to 15 July.
It reviewed Sustainable Development Goals most relevant to workers’ trade unions, namely SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and
SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals).
The HLPF took place this year in a context of ever-increasing geopolitical complexity. International crises have increased, coupled with the UN’s funding crisis and its overall systemic reform – UN80 - including that of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
and the HLPF itself. Nonetheless, the HLPF opened with a positive focus, recalling that Agenda 2030 is not only a story of setbacks but also one of achievements, emphasizing among others the improvements in social protection coverage worldwide. The opening
also made it clear, however, that there are challenges ahead, new and old. It underscored that artificial intelligence may provide opportunities but also create new divisions, and that without adequate financing and full implementation of the Sevilla Commitment,
the SDGs will not be achieved by 2030.
The adoption of the Ministerial Declaration reflected this complexity. While it was adopted by consensus, there were two votes on amendments and a number of reservations regarding two separate paragraphs, one concerning peace and security and the other concerning
the human right to self-determination.
Despite the current context of ever-shrinking civic space, with reduced room for civil society and trade unions to provide input on the text of the Declaration during negotiations, the text nonetheless contains welcome commitments, making it a useful tool for
the international labour movement.
Notable commitments include:
A reaffirmation that international cooperation, multilateralism and international solidarity at all levels are the best way to address global challenges and the need to strengthen the UN development system, promote and protect human rights, and continue to
reform the international financial architecture – para. 20.
The systematic mainstreaming of a gender perspective in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda – para. 28.
A call to scale up international public finance and improved access to concessional finance and a commitment to deliver more affordable, predictable, sustainable and sufficient finance to developing countries – para. 30.
A call for the full implementation of the Doha Political Declaration – para. 36.
A commitment to address the needs of women workers in the energy sector by further advancing, among other measures, equal pay, by promoting women’s full, equal and meaningful participation and leadership in the design and implementation of energy policies and
programmes, and mainstreaming a gender perspective into relevant policies and programmes – para. 54(ii).
Promoting decent work and access to opportunities for youth, women and workers in informal sectors – para. 56(k).
Advancing women’s representation in management, leadership and decision-making roles, while strengthening the participation and retention of women and girls in STEM education – para. 56(k).
Ensuring women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in the labour market, including equal access to decent work and quality jobs, promoting entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and closing the gender pay gap – para. 56(k).
Implementation of the Sevilla Commitment, which provides a renewed global framework for financing for development to support sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda – para. 61(a).
There are, however, some shortcomings, most notably the lack of a strong reference to democracy, to decent work and to trade unions, but also the overall weak references to gender equality. It is therefore no surprise that the document does not highlight the
importance of care work.
The ambition of the text - regardless of its shortcomings - provides trade unions with a strong basis to keep pushing for governments to properly finance the SDGs, focus on formalization, and to mainstream gender equality across the SDGs.
During the closing of the HLPF, UN Assistant Secretary-General Navid Hanif, said: “The SDGs are not beyond reach, but they are beyond business as usual. We need implementation through coherent partnerships, including political leadership, that put in place
sound and adequately funded policies for sustainable development.”
You can see more about the work of trade unions on the SDGs here: Trade unions at HLPF 2026
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Norman Mampane (Shopsteward Editor)
Congress of South African Trade Unions
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