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COSATU protest action on 7 October 2026: what employers and HR practitioners need to know
What does COSATU’s planned protest action on 7 October 2026 mean for South African employers and employees? This guide explains the Section 77 process under the Labour Relations Act, the announced protest hours, employee participation, workplace attendance and pay considerations, essential and maintenance services, staffing plans and the relationship between COSATU’s economic demands and South Africa’s existing retrenchment laws.

John Botha
Oct 13 min read


COSATU's 19 June Protest Action: What Every Employer Must Do Now
Is your organisation prepared for COSATU’s protected nationwide protest action on 19 June 2026? Learn what Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act means for employers, including no-work-no-pay rules, employee participation rights, essential services obligations, workforce planning, picketing considerations, and strike preparedness strategies.

John Botha
Jun 114 min read
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