WC COSATU reiterates call for pro-poor budget
The call was made by COSATU general-secretary, Solly Phetoe, while addressing crowds at a Workers' Day rally in Cape Town.
COSATU in the Western Cape hosted its Workers' Day rally at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town on 1 May 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN
CAPE TOWN - Trade union federation COSATU has called on workers to fight for their rights, the same way they did against a proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase.
The call was made by COSATU general secretary, Solly Phetoe, while addressing crowds at a Workers' Day rally in Cape Town.
After finalising the value-added tax reversal, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to table a revised budget on 21 May.
Phetoe has reiterated their call for a pro-poor budget.
"Comrade Enoch, minister of austerity, know that we want the people's budget. We want a budget that talks about service delivery to the people of South Africa."
Phetoe thanked civil society organisations in the Western Cape for working hand in hand with COSATU in different demonstrations against the VAT increase.
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A group of tripartite alliance supporters are gathered on the grounds of the Castle of Good Hope. They’ve braved the cold and wet Cape Town weather to participate in Cosatu Labour Day event @NtuthuzeloNene pic.twitter.com/Iu5TNQrUaK