COSATU protests economic and social issues affecting South Africans

First Take SA

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, is staging a nationwide strike today to protest plaguing issues affecting South Africans. This includes widespread job losses, rampant corruption, escalating cost of living, and Eskom's proposed 36% tariff hike. The SACP, FEDUSA and other COSATU affiliates will join the Section 77 nationwide strike. Meanwhile Business Unity South Africa, BUSA have raised concern about the economic impact of the strike. To elaborate further on their concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Khulekani Mathe, CEO Designate at Business Unity South Africa and COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks