In the News Today: Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), South Africa’s largest federation of unions, have called for a “National Day of Action” against unemployment on 7 October. The action will consist of a nationwide strike and protests. COSATU announced related gatherings at the following locations:
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- Amazimtoti: Protest at Makro retail store; time remains unclear.
- Cape Town: March from Hanover Street to the National Parliament, 08:30.
- Durban: March from Nkosi Dinuzulu Park to City Hall, 09:30.
- Durban: Protest at Isibaya Casino; time remains unclear.
- East London: March from North End Stadium to the Department of Labour, 09:00.
- Johannesburg: March from Sandton Park to the Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank, amongst other locations, 08:30…continue reading HERE.
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