Overview

• Thousands of union members marched in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban on World Day for Decent Work, calling for living wages and relief from the cost-of-living crisis.
• In Gauteng, routes included the Premier’s office and Tembisa Hospital as speakers demanded action on tender corruption and formal protections for whistleblowers who allege shielding of suspects within the police.
• Western Cape marchers urged a freeze on municipal tariff hikes and stronger anti-crime measures, while COSATU’s provincial leadership pressed the government to create jobs and end outsourcing through labour brokers.
• Durban protesters demanded immediate payment of outstanding UIF and pension funds, enforcement of the national minimum wage, safer worker transport and refurbished rail infrastructure, and unions reiterated support for a Basic Income Support Grant of R1,634 per month.
• The MEC for Sport and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, accepted the memorandum on behalf of the Premier, and government institutions were given 14 days to respond.