The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) calls on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to ensure that the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) prioritises workers livelihoods, decent employment, functional public services and the protection of vulnerable communities. As the Minister prepares to table the MTBPS onContinue Reading
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) expresses its strongest condemnation of the ongoing water crisis affecting communities in and around Pretoria, particularly the latest reports of contaminated water affecting Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas. NUPSAW views this latest development as yet another disturbing indication of the CityContinue Reading
Wage negotiations between Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and organised labour unions — NUPSAW, NEHAWU, and PSA — have been ongoing since May 2026. From the outset, unions tabled demands including a 14% across-the-board increase, R2,700 housing allowance, R2,500 medical allowance, and a 13th cheque. Other demands include bonuses, andContinue Reading
NUPSAW welcomes the ConCourt ruling on the Phala Phala scandal National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) welcomes the ruling by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) of South Africa that the National Assembly vote in December 2022 was unconstitutional. The vote rejected the recommendation that the report by theContinue Reading
NUPSAW welcomes the 2% downward adjustment by GEMS but maintains it is not enough The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) has noted the announcement by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) regarding the reduction of the 2026 weighted average contribution increase from 9.5% to 7.5%, effectiveContinue Reading
NUPSAW rejects the decision by Minister Manamela to put NSFAS under administration The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a recognised trade union at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the legitimate voice of workers within the entity, expresses its profound shock, disappointment, and unequivocalContinue Reading
Freedom Day must be lived realities, not empty promises for the working class NUPSAW stands with the people of South Africa to mark Freedom Day, a day born from the courageous struggles against apartheid’s cruelty and injustice. This day should not only pay tribute to past sacrifices but also shineContinue Reading
NUPSAW welcomes the arrest of the DG of National Department of Health National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) welcomes the arrest of the Director-General (DG) for the National Department of Health (NDoH), Mr Sandile Buthelezi. He, together with two other senior officials were arrested this morning, 02Continue Reading
NUPSAW receives with mixed feelings the 2026/27 Budget by Finance Minister The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) has received with mixed feelings the 2026/27 Budget and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework tabled by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in parliament today. While the government paints a picture ofContinue Reading
NUPSAW LIMPOPO TO MARCH TO THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER OVER CHW ABSORPTION PROCESS The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) in Limpopo will march to the office of the Premier to demand transparency on the management of the absorption process of Community Health Workers into permanentContinue Reading
NUPSAW Eastern Cape condemns Israeli presence in public hospitals and rejects any collaboration with apartheid Israel The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) in the Eastern Cape expresses its outrage and total rejection of reports that an Israeli delegation has been granted access to Mthatha General HospitalContinue Reading