MZANSI’S biggest labor federation COSATU and its affiliates came out in numbers to protest against unemployment in the country.
The federation says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to split Eskom into three is flawed and they are against it.
Cosatu threatened not to vote for the ruling party if Eskom will be split, which could result in job losses.
Nehawu President Mzwandile Makwayiba told hundreds of protestors outside the Minerals Council that “The working class is on its own. You must fight in order to protect your interests."
Meanwhile Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe accepted Cosatu’s memorandum at the Minerals Council.
He said they will read the grievances on the memorandum and respond back.
SACP's Solly Mapaila says that there's no shortage of coal in Mzansi.
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
- calls for nationalisation of coal mines for energy production
- says that We'll not allow privatisation of any sort at Eskom#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/xrd91dKWBo
Union leaders including, Solly Mapaila, Amos Monyela to address workers who've gathered at the Mary Fitzgerald Square.@dailysunsa #COSATUNationalStrike pic.twitter.com/AAc4u8vxo9
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
Roads being closed off to make way for the striking workers in the Joburg CBD.#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/t8K36NOGZT
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
Workers now making on Harrison Street, heading towards the Gauteng legislature. @dailysunsa #COSATUNationalStrike pic.twitter.com/mj7yGxV1dZ
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
That heavy police is met by song!
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
"Thina lomhlaba siwugezile"#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/wwRV2y0RLn
MEC Uhuru Moila comes meets leadership outside.
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
Amos Monyela, COSATU Gauteng Chairperson says that they'll only be addressing the Premier and no one else.#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/hnZxltCDzL
Solly Mapaila addressing workers at the Gauteng legislature says that Eskom should stop blackmailing South Africans with #Loadshedding#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/ovmuoOc6RE
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
Mapaila: Eskom buying power from IPPs at three times what they are selling to the public is a unsustainable business model.#COSATUNationalStrike @dailysunsa
— Sthembiso Lebuso (@Mbiizozo) February 13, 2019
