UASA Media Release: 25 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA expresses deep sadness and concern following the announcements by Ekapa Resources (Pty) Ltd and Ekapa Minerals (Pty) Ltd of their intention to apply for liquidation. This decision comes as the company…
UASA Media Release: 25 February 2026 Image source: South African Revenue Services (SARS) on X. Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: Amid ongoing economic challenges, high unemployment and rising living costs, today’s National Budget provides meaningful relief for workers, consumers and households across South…
UASA Media Release: 23 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: Consumers are tightening their budgets to cover basic household needs, while businesses face low growth, retrenchments and liquidations. South Africa’s economic outlook remains gloomy. As we await the National Budget Speech…
UASA Media Release: 20 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA welcomes the government’s plans to rescue Tongaat Hulett Sugar from liquidation after the company’s provisional application for liquidation last week, as announced by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli. The rescue efforts aim to…
20 February 2026 Every employee deserves time off to rest, recover and attend to personal responsibilities. However, when absenteeism becomes habitual, it can negatively affect workplace culture, productivity and long-term sustainability. At the same time, persistent absenteeism may signal deeper organisational challenges that require attention. Employers must be…
UASA Media Release: 18 February 2026 Image Source: www.statssa.gov.za Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA welcomes the positive impact of lower fuel and food prices on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Stats SA reported today that the CPI was 3.5% in January, down from…
UASA Media Release: 17 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: Stats SA announced today that the official unemployment rate fell by 0.5% to 31.4% in the last quarter of 2025. This is the lowest rate since the third quarter of 2020. It is…
UASA Media Release: 17 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA is deeply concerned for the five mineworkers who remain unaccounted for after this morning’s mudslide at the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley. While we hope for the safe return of the…
UASA Sector News: 16 February 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA is deeply concerned about the job losses and the negative impact the provisional liquidation of sugar giant Tongaat Hulett will have on workers and their families. Despite several committed efforts by…