Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin, 21 January 2025

[Norman Mampane]

 

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Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin

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21 January 2025

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Contents                      

• Workers Parliament: Back to Basics!

• DENOSA Gauteng 10^th Provincial Congress in Benoni to discuss chronic nurses’ shortages, the deteriorating quality healthcare services and poor safety in Gauteng facilities between 22 and 24 January 2025
• DENOSA Free State 9^th Provincial Congress: 22-24 January 2025

• COSATU has a vacancy of a Provincial Educator/Organiser in the Western Cape – Cape Town

• South Africa
• SADTU Eastern Cape congratulates the province’s Matric Class of 2024
• Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein kingpin
• International-Workers’ Solidarity!
• Swearing-in of President Chapo in Mozambique: A welcome step in upholding democratic processes and sovereign institutions in advancing the African Revolution

Workers’ Parliament-Back2Basics  

DENOSA Gauteng 10^th Provincial Congress in Benoni to discuss chronic nurses’ shortages, the deteriorating quality healthcare services and poor safety in Gauteng facilities between 22 and 24 January 2025

Sibongiseni Delihlazo, DENOSA Communication Manager, 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

𝙂𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙊𝙎𝘼 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙀𝘾, 𝘾𝙊𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙐, 𝙎𝘼𝘾𝙋, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙉𝘾 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙊𝙣𝙚.

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng will be holding its three-day 10th Provincial Congress between 22 and 24 January 2025 at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni.

This is where the state of readiness of the province's health facilities for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), the chronic shortage of nurses in the province, non-filling of vacant posts, the dwindling numbers of student intakes at nursing colleges and universities, and compromised safety and security of nurses in facilities will feature prominently in the deliberations, among others.

Delegates from all five regions (districts) of the province will converge in Benoni to discuss nursing-specific issues, as well as the gross shortage of both general and specialist nurses and the increasing need for these areas of care in the province.

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi (still to confirm); DENOSA President, Simon Hlungwani; Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko; COSATU Provincial Chairperson, Amos Monyela; SACP Provincial Secretary, Jacob Mamabolo; and ANC are all expected to address the congress on Day One.

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀:

DATE: Wednesday, 22 - 24 January 2025.

VENUE: Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre, Benoni.

TIME: 10h00 on Day One.

MEDIA RSVP via WhatsApp: Sibongiseni Delihlazo, 072 584 4175.

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𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗴.

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DENOSA Free State 9^th Provincial Congress: 22-24 January 2025

Sibongiseni Delihlazo, DENOSA Communication Manager, 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

BLOEMFONTEIN - DENOSA in Free State will be holding its 9th Provincial Congress between 22 and 24 January 2025 at the Imbelo Safari Lodge outside Bloemfontein, where it will discuss pertinent health and nursing issues in both the province and the country.

Free State Premier, MEC of Health, DENOSA National Office Bearers (NOBs), Director of Nursing from the Provincial Department of Health, COSATU, SACP and ANC will all address the congress on Day One.

Gross staff shortages in the province's facilities; low intake of student nurses at colleges and universities; non-filling of vacant posts; poor safety and security measures and the attack of nurses are some of the issues that will feature prominently at the congress.

The congress will also elect leadership to lead the province in the new term.

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COSATU has a vacancy of a Provincial Educator/Organiser in the Western Cape – Cape Town
Khanyisile Fakude, COSATU Administrative Secretary and HR, 20 January 2025

The Provincial Educator/Organiser implement Provincial Education and Organizing Programmes. Compile education inputs, deliver Education Programmes either discussed in the Province or decided upon head office. Organizing aspects in implementing material campaigns, organising programmes such as Recruitment, Service Locals and Coordinate Affiliates Organizers/Educators.
Functions include:
• Servicing locals which includes launching and establishing new locals, liaising with the locals on activities and providing advice;
• Conducting and facilitating education for the Affiliates and locals;
• Coordinate campaigns and organizational activities;
• Coordinating subcommittees such as Provincial Educators Forum, Organisers Forum;
• Monitor the implementation of COSATU Programmes in the Province in consultation with the Provincial Secretary;
• Lead campaigns in the Province;
• Assist workers who need advice;
• Do reports and send to the Provincial and Organising Secretary;
• Assist the Provincial Secretary where required;
• Attend structural meetings relating to Education/Organising;
• Attend and/or facilitate workshops as might be required:
Personal attributes:
• Demonstrate ability to exercise judgement and resolve issues independently;
• Demonstrate ability to forge and maintain productive working relationships, including ability to use influence to support the Federation decisions;
• Well developed communication skills, including the writing of agendas, minutes and correspondence;
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective and high level organizational coordination skills;
• Demonstrate ability to meet tight deadlines;
Skills required:
• Tertiary qualification
• 5 years’ experience as the Organiser/Educator in unions
• Excellent report writing and editing
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiar with SA Labour Laws
All applications should be sent on or before the 24 January 2025 with a detailed CV and contactable references to:
The COSATU General Secretary
Email to: khany...@cosatu.org.za
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

South Africa

SADTU Eastern Cape congratulates the province’s Matric Class of 2024

Ntame Malibongwe, SADTU Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary, 21 January 2025

As SADTU, we congratulate the Matric Class of 2024 on their commendable and historic achievement in the National Senior Certificate (NSC).

The attainment of an 84.98% pass rate, with an improvement of 3.6% from 2023, coupled with a 6% increase in Bachelor Passes (from 39% in 2023 to 45% in 2024), is highly commendable, as noted by SADTU in Eastern Cape.

We are pleased with this significant milestone achieved by all our 12 districts, each attaining pass rates between 80% and 90%. This is a clear indication that the education system is maturing in Eastern Cape and that stakeholders are actively participating in shaping the future of their children, especially those from destitute families.

The Matric Class of 2024 has become our pride, our hope, and our ambassadors. They were fully trained and well-equipped under the great supervision of committed, courageous, and dedicated commanders (teachers). A special thanks goes to all teachers in general and to SADTU members in particular, for consistently demonstrating zeal, sacrifice, dedication, and determination in ensuring that learners pass with flying colours.

Despite the positive outcomes we have highlighted, the sector is still confronted with several pressing issues that need urgent resolution, including:

(i) Overcrowding in schools.

(ii) A clear plan for Grade 12 repeaters.

(iii) Guidance on subject combinations in the FET band.

(iv) Implications of teaching Mathematical Literacy.

(v) Charging of exorbitant fees by schools in Quintiles 1–3, despite being declared no-fee schools, is particularly concerning.

(vi) While our schools and teachers achieve these results, they do so in unconducive environments. We are further disturbed by the Department of Education's failure to implement subsidies for GEMS, which frustrates our members on daily basis. We understand that the scheme should inform the employer and employees of the expected amounts to be paid towards GEMS before the year's end.

We applaud the Provincial Government in general and the Provincial Department of Education in particular for opening avenues in scarce skills for the children of the working class. This includes registering 25 Grade 10 learners and providing bursaries to 25 learners who passed Grade 12, enabling them to study Aviation Courses.

ISSUED BY: SADTU EC Provincial Secretariat

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Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein kingpin

20 Jan 2025

Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein underground kingpin

Stilfontein, 20 January 2025; The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged kingpin who resurfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week.

Major General Asaneng has also warned that heads will roll once they find those officials that aided the kingpin to escape from police custody after resurfacing from shaft 11 last week.

Extensive investigations and tracing operations are underway to find those officials who aided his escape between shaft 11 and the Stilfontein police holding cells. According to records, TIGER was never booked into various other stations where some illegal miners are being kept. TIGER is also not admitted at a local hospital for further medical care.

The alleged kingpin and ringleader is a Lesotho national and according to records his name is James Neo Tshoaeli but is commonly known as TIGER.

TIGER is being fingered in several statements as one of the ring leaders who controlled operations underground. He is also being accused by some illegal miners who resurfaced underground as him being allegedly responsible for some deaths ,assault and torture that is alleged to have taken place according to videos in police possession. He is also alleged to have hoarded and kept food away from other illegal miners.

Major General Asaneng has expressed disappointment in what he terms as an embarrassment to the Vala Umgodi operation that has been running from December 2023.

He has vowed to ensure that those responsible for this escape from custody are brought to book and that TIGER is found.

TIGER is a fugitive of justice and is considered dangerous.

Members of the public are advised to share any information pertaining to his whereabouts to the Stilfontein police station.

Enquiries
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe 
Cell: 082 040 8808

Issued by South African Police Service

International-Solidarity   

Swearing-in of President Chapo in Mozambique: A welcome step in upholding democratic processes and sovereign institutions in advancing the African Revolution

Dr Alex Mohubetswane Mashilo, SACP Central Committee Member

National Spokesperson & Political Bureau Secretary for Policy and Research, 21 January 2025

The swearing-in of Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo of FRELIMO, on Wednesday marked a victory for democracy. He was democratically elected and Mozambique’s sovereign legal institutions – specifically the highest court of the land – confirmed his election after thoroughly examining the evidence. South Africa’s decision to attend the inauguration was the correct step, countering the anti-democratic narrative that the South African government should have shunned this important ceremony in a neighbouring country.

FRELIMO and the newly elected government must prioritise unifying the Mozambican people and spearheading a radical change agenda to address the needs of the population while countering imperialist interventions that exploit existing challenges.

Following the court’s ruling, the SACP on 24 December 2024 once again congratulated FRELIMO on its electoral victory, having previously welcomed it on record.

FRELIMO’s success reaffirmed the will of the people for revolutionary leadership and a commitment to democratic social transformation. The court pronouncement, confirming the election results, came despite an imperialist agenda aimed at undermining democratically elected liberation movements that rose to power in Southern Africa, and other parts of the world, after leading national liberation struggles and achieving transitions to democratic governance. Violence against democratic processes must both be discouraged and strongly condemned by all.

The SACP stands firmly with FRELIMO and the people of Mozambique in advancing a shared vision of sovereignty and anti-imperialism. We reiterate the position expressed by our General Secretary, Comrade Solly Mapaila: “Our two movements, bound by a deep history of shared struggle, waged relentless fights against colonial oppression”. FRELIMO’s role in Mozambique’s liberation and the SACP’s contribution to South Africa’s liberation reflect the interconnectedness of our struggles for national freedom.

The African Revolution remains an unfinished journey. This moment represents a critical challenge to intensify and advance our collective struggle for genuine freedom and self-determination. The fight is far from over and we must press forward with unwavering dedication and solidarity.

Issued by the South African Communist Party,

Founded in 1921 as the Communist Party of South Africa.

Media, Communications & Information Department | MCID

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Congress of South African Trade Unions

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