Unions are threatening to go all-out when they next take to the streets in protest – and another National Shutdown is looming.

‘Yes, we march separately but we strike together. It’s a positive step in the right direction – unity of workers will enable us to achieve so many things,’ said SAFTU President, Ruth Ntlokotse.

During the Gauteng leg of the National Shutdown Unions threatened to vote against the ANC in the 2024 elections, here’s why.

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A number of road closures have been reported during the National Shutdown on Wednesday morning – here’s what you need to know.

All government workers, except Essential Service workers, will be allowed to participate in Wednesday’s national shutdown.

South Africans have mixed reactions regarding SANTACO’s announcement that it will not be participating in the National Shutdown.

Strikes and demonstrations led by SAFTU and COSATU are expected across South Africa on Wednesday, 24 August.

TMPD has advised motorists on which roads to avoid tomorrow and ones unaffected ahead of the planned National Shutdown

These are the roads, sites, and regions in KwaZulu-Natal that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

Want to avoid the worst hot-spots of the National Shutdown? This map will help you plan for the major disruptions across South Africa.

These are the roads, sites, and regions in North West that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

SAFTU has made calls for a higher tax for wealthy people explaining that this would be able to finance some of the needs they put forward.

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Limpopo that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

SAFTU secretary-general Zwelinzima Vavi said the government must set aside at least R1 trillion for use during times of crisis.

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‘The working class is being plunged into a depth of poverty that is unsustainable for the great majority of the working class,’ said GIWUSA President, Mametlwe Sebei.

Does Herman Mashaba have a point? With a National Shutdown looming, the ActionSA leader says union bosses ‘must be held accountable’.

If you thought one day of countrywide disruption was bad, wait until you hear about the plans SAFTU have to EXPAND the National Shutdown…

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Gauteng that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Western Cape that will be affected on Wednesday bythe National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

COSATU released the meeting points and time, per province, for the National Shutdown planned for this Wednesday.

COSATU is set to host a media briefing in which they will detail the plans for the expected national shutdown this week.

A National Shutdown will be compounded by plans for a National Strike next week – with BOTH happening on the same day.