Cosatu says it wants the government to release the long-awaited research on a possible fuel price cap.
JOHANNESBURG - The Congress of South African Trade Unions has described the government as incompetent, with no plan to deal with skyrocketing fuel hikes.The labour federation, which is also in an alliance with the governing African National Congress , says the regular fuel price hikes are a burden on the poor.
Cosatu says that it wants the government to release the long-awaited research on a possible fuel price cap. In 2018, the Energy Department promised to conduct a feasibility study on how fuel can be made more affordable in the country.Cosatu spokesperson Sizwe Pamla says that this is puzzling when compared to neighbouring countries whose fuel is imported through South African ports.
“If the money wasn’t being looted, wasn’t being wasted and if there were no law firms whose sole purpose is to target Road Accident Fund and loot its resources, we’d not be where we are.” Economists say higher food and transport costs are just some of the effects South Africans will feel as a result of the most recent increases.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cosatu wants government research on capping the fuel price releasedThe trade union federation says Wednesday's fuel price increase is an 'anti-poor tax'.
Read more »
Cosatu welcomes Sanral's e-toll decisionCosatu has described Sanral's decision as a partial victory for Gauteng motorists and workers, but the union says it's not celebrating as yet.
Read more »
Cosatu backs UIF changesSome amendments came into effect on March 18. Others will be implemented later this year.
Read more »
Beware political interference perceptions in KZN high profile arrests – CosatuThe minister of police should explain to the country why arrests were made and why charges were subsequently withdrawn, Cosatu said.
Read more »
Cosatu steps up pressure on Ramaphosa to hold son to account for Bosasa dealingsBosasa has been front and centre at the state capture commission, with high ranking leaders of the company admitting to paying bribes for tenders.
Read more »
Cosatu and UDM to Ramaphosa: Hand Andile over to police over Bosasa deals | The StarPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is in the firing line over his son’s questionable dealings with controversial company Bosasa.
Read more »
Cosatu wants government research on capping the fuel price releasedThe trade union federation says Wednesday's fuel price increase is an 'anti-poor tax'.
Read more »
Cosatu and UDM to Ramaphosa: Hand Andile over to police over Bosasa deals | The StarPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is in the firing line over his son’s questionable dealings with controversial company Bosasa.
Read more »
Brace for another massive fuel price hike - AA
Read more »