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12 January 202614 January 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 matriculants

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all matriculants who have successfully passed their 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations.

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28 August 202514 January 2026

Justice restored: NPSWU wins landmark case

The National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) has secured a powerful victory in a case for one of its long-standing members who officially returned to work.

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21 July 202514 January 2026

Commitment by the Minister welcomed cautiously

NPSWU cautiously welcomes the Minister of Health’s commitment to permanently employ 27,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs).

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3 July 202514 January 2026

NPSWU re-launch with Metropolitan social partner

NPSWU and Metropolitan officially renewed their partnership on 3rd of July 2025 during a Sponsorship handover launch at the NPSWU boardroom.

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19 May 202514 January 2026

Nurses honoured on International Nurses Day, but…

As South Africa marks International Nurses Day on 12 May, the National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) stands in solidarity with the nurses.

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12 May 202514 January 2026

Honouring Our Backbone: International Nurses Day 2025 and Its Importance to NPSWU

12 May 2025 marks another important milestone in the global healthcare calendar International Nurses Day.

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10 April 202514 January 2026

Labour 20 (L20) meeting in Durban calls for change

The second Labour 20 (L20) Meeting took place from 8–9 April 2025 in Durban. The L20 is a group that brings together trade unions from G20 countries.

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13 March 202514 January 2026

NPSWU rejects VAT increase, calls for fair taxation

The National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) has strongly rejected the proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 16%.

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14 February 202514 January 2026

Action Over medication shortages in KZN demanded

The National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) has raised alarm over ongoing reports of medication shortages in KwaZulu-Natal’s public healthcare facilities.

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10 February 202514 January 2026

NPSWU Responds to President Ramaphosa’s 2025 SONA

While we recognise the efforts mentioned by the President in his SONA speech, we must raise our voices against the continued neglect of public sector workers.

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The Union was formed in 1962 as the Natal Provincial Association, organising in the health sector with the purpose of representing and defending the workers.

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