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PICS | Workers take to the streets over rising cost of living

24 August 2022 - 20:12
Members of Cosatu and Saftu braved hot weather to take part in a national shutdown over high cost of living in South Africa in Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Members of Cosatu and Saftu braved hot weather to take part in a national shutdown over high cost of living in South Africa in Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Image: Antonio Muchave

Hundreds of workers embarked on a national strike to the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, over constant loadshedding, fuel price hikes and escalating food prices.

They were also aggrieved by the high rate of unemployment and the crippling state of the economy.

Cosatu and Saftu members exuded energy in Pretoria central business district during the shutdown over high cost of living, Pretoria.
Cosatu and Saftu members exuded energy in Pretoria central business district during the shutdown over high cost of living, Pretoria.
Image: Antonio Muchave
Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi addresses a crowd of protesters during the national shutdown at Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi addresses a crowd of protesters during the national shutdown at Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Image: Antonio Muchave
Members of Cosatu and Saftu gathered in Pretoria for the national shutdown on Wednesday.
Members of Cosatu and Saftu gathered in Pretoria for the national shutdown on Wednesday.
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Cosatu and Saftu members hold hands during a protest action.
Cosatu and Saftu members hold hands during a protest action.
Image: Antonio Muchave

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