The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) expresses concern with the planned reopening of land ports of entry on 15 February 2021. Although we agree with revitalising the economy through the opening border posts, we, however, believe that the latter process should in the meantime be halted. By delaying the opening of ports…
The South Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) condemns the continued hijacking and burning of trucks in different parts of the country. The attack on the road freight industry has had detrimental effects on the South African economy and the livelihoods of the working-class. Mainstream discourse has linked these manifestations to acts of criminality and…
This letter is written with reference to our previous statement issued on 02 October 2020. The statement raised concerns regarding the taxi violence that had erupted in the Port of Ngqura. The provision of transport services to employees was subsequently affected. The employer, on the other end, was adamant to violate the Basic Conditions of…
SATAWU’s National Sector Coordinator for Road Freight Tabudi Abner Ramakgolo was laid to rest in Mankwe, Limpopo on 2 November. Ramakgolo passed on 22 October after having been ill. His SATAWU comrades came a long way to bid him farewell. Among those who were present was his life-long mentor and friend Kwa-Zulu Natal Acting Secretary,…
Negotiations to end the week-long strike by South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) members at Bakwena Weighbridges are set to continue today. SATAWU members at the Bapong Weighbridge on the N4 and the Mantsole Weighbridge on the N1 downed tools last week citing dissatisfaction with their pay and benefits. Bakwena manages the weighbridges…
The South African Transport Workers Union is distancing itself from the planned truck industry strike. News of a nationwide strike in the sector has been widely circulated.
