South Africa

Saftu briefs media on national shutdown

The SA Federation of Trade Unions will on Monday brief the media on its plans for a national shutdown.

The Congress of SA Trade Unions will stage a national strike against the rising cost of living, fuel costs and load-shedding next week. File photo.
The Congress of SA Trade Unions will stage a national strike against the rising cost of living, fuel costs and load-shedding next week. File photo. (Kabelo Mofokeng)

The SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) will on Monday brief the media on its plans for a national shutdown this week.

The shutdown is expected to take place on Wednesday. Saftu and its members want the government to address the rising cost of living, fuel costs and load-shedding.

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