Workers strike in South Africa amid record job losses

Story By: BBC

Rallies have been taking place in cities across South Africa as part of a nationwide strike called by the main trade union body Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu).

Members of Cosatu marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria:

Members Cosatu marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria:
Members Cosatu marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria:

It has asked most of its members to stay at home to avoid undermining efforts to contain the coronavirus.

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The strikers have various demands, including pay rises for civil servants, better protection for health workers, and an end to corruption.

Members Cosatu marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria:

South Africa has lost a record number of jobs because of the pandemic.

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