LABOUR PARTY DEVASTATED BY THE VANDERBIJLPARK ACCIDENT
MEDIA RELEASE2026-01-22 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of thirteen learners in a school transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on 19 January 2026. The Party attributes the tragedy to government negligence, unregulated scholar transport, reckless driving, and systemic failures in road safety and infrastructure. The Labour […]
LABOUR PARTY OUTRAGED BY RAPE OF BOY CHILD
MEDIA RELEASE2025-12-11 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) expresses outrage at yet another brutal rape of a child in Emalahleni, highlighting the government’s continued failure to protect communities from rampant violence. The Party criticises the state’s inaction despite GBVF being declared a national disaster. It is infuriating and utterly unbearable that less […]
LABOUR PARTY OBSERVES16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
MEDIA RELEASE2025-12-11 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) ends the observance of 16 Days of Activism still critical of the state of South Africa as it is still facing some of the world’s highest levels of gender-based violence. Interim Labour Party President Joseph Mathunjwa argues that the crisis persists due to government […]
LABOUR PARTY CONGRATULATES AMCU ON SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL CONGRESS
MEDIA RELEASE2025-10-05 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) congratulates the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) on holding a successful National Congress. The re-elected President Joseph Mathunjwa reaffirmed his commitment to advancing workers’ rights. The Party extends congratulations to AMCU’s newly elected leadership. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) […]
LABOUR PARTY CALLS FOR EDUCATIONAL REFORM
MEDIA RELEASE2025-12-04 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) advocates for a deep reform of the education system. Commenting on the Parliament’s voting session, and ultimate rejection, following the motion to scrap the 30% pass mark, the Party critiques the low pass threshold on certain subjects for lacking academic ambition, poor foundational learning […]
SANITARY PADS ARE NOT A LUXURY
MEDIA RELEASE2025-12-02 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) keeps its promise to bring dignity. The Party delivered sanitary pads to a special needs school in the Northern Cape, standing in heartfelt solidarity with girls who are too often forgotten—especially those living with disabilities. The Party’s gesture highlights the painful truth that millions […]
LABOUR PARTY CRITICAL OF UNDERWHELMING G20 DECLARATION
MEDIA RELEASE2025-11-28 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) has criticised the G20 Leader’s Declaration as being underwhelming. The Party critiques the resulting Leader’s Declaration stating that it remains broad, voluntary, and insufficiently responsive to the real needs of developing countries like South Africa. The Party holds that the Summit’s success will ultimately […]
LABOUR PARTY DISAPPOINTED IN MINI-BUDGET
MEDIA RELEASE2025-11-14 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) has expressed utter disappointment in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered this week. The Party criticised the budget as being detached from South Africa’s harsh realities of unemployment, poverty, and inequality, accusing the government of favouring elites and masking deeper economic instability. Instead, the […]
LABOUR PARTY OUTRAGED AT SCOURGE IN BULLYING
MEDIA RELEASE2025-10-24 SUMMARY: The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) has expressed outrage over the escalating cases of bullying in schools, following viral footage of a violent incident at Milnerton High School. The Party condemns the failures of existing laws and frameworks. The Labour Party is outraged by the overall bullying that has escalated […]
LABOUR PARTY INVESTS IN ECD
MEDIA RELEASE2025-10-17 SUMMARY: On 13 October 2025, the Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) fulfilled its promise by donating a Reading Corner in recognition of World Literacy Day. The Labour Party had a ribbon-cutting ceremony as they ushered children into their new classroom. The school Principal tearfully thanked the Labour Party for keeping their […]