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9 Mar at 9:19 am

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) salutes all women on International Womens’ Day for their courage and their contribution to the struggle for freedom and equal rights. There are generations of women, including here in South Africa who have fought painful battels for basic rights such as,…

NUMSA condemns the GNU for attempting to punish the over-burdened working class with a proposal to increase VAT

NUMSA National Statements

25 Feb at 1:54 pm

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is disturbed that the budget proposal of the Government of National Unity, is to punish the already overburdened South African working class with a massive 2% increase, (from 15% to 17%) in VAT, purportedly so that the GNU can continue to…

The NUMSA scope is not limited only to the metal industry and any attempt to deny NUMSA and its members organisational rights is malicious and legally unsustainable

NUMSA National Statements

25 Feb at 1:47 pm

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has taken note of the decision of the Constitutional Court in AFGRI Animal Feeds (A Division of PhilAfrica Foods (Pty) Limited) v National Union of Metalworkers South Africa and Others [2024] ZACC 13, in which the Honourable Court interpreted Sections 161…

NUMSA announces the passing of its Regional Chairperson in KZN

NUMSA National Statements

25 Feb at 1:31 pm

It is with deep sorrow that the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announces the passing of comrade Phakama Kheswa, the regional Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Region. He was born on the 16th of July 1960 and sadly he passed away on 21 February 2025. Comrade Kheswa was…

NUMSA to hold its NEC this week

NUMSA National Statements

12 Feb at 11:38 am

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) will in accordance with chapter 9(1)(c) of its constitution, hold its National Executive Committee meeting this week. The NEC manages the affairs of the union between meetings of the Central Committee. The NEC will take place from the 12th to the…

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NUMSA commits to intensifying gender work as part of International Women’s day

NUMSA condemns the GNU for attempting to punish the over-burdened working class with a proposal to increase VAT

The NUMSA scope is not limited only to the metal industry and any attempt to deny NUMSA and its members organisational rights is malicious and legally unsustainable

NUMSA announces the passing of its Regional Chairperson in KZN

NUMSA to hold its NEC this week