
Activists march against austerity budget
The finance minister announced the extension of the SRD grant by a year while activists are calling for a basic income grant of R1,500 a month.
The finance minister announced the extension of the SRD grant by a year while activists are calling for a basic income grant of R1,500 a month.
Cosatu-affiliated unions say the government continues to undermine the collective bargaining process.
The unity between the two labour federations was put to the test in mass marches in Cape Town, Pretoria and East London during the general strike on Wednesday.
Cosatu and Saftu have agreed to hold joint demonstrations during the general strike on Wednesday, 24 August.
The unemployed say that the Covid-19 social relief grant of R350 does not meet their basic needs.
Unemployed youth and marginalised groups marched to Parliament to deliver an “alternative budget speech” on Wednesday.
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