Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - South Africa (Ratification: 1996)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

The Committee also notes the comments of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) dated 10 August 2006, which refer in particular to acts of violence and arrests during the course of strikes and demonstrations, as well as massive dismissals of strikers in various sectors (truckers, toll operators, metalworkers, teachers, rural workers, public sector, etc.) in 2005. The Committee expresses concern at the gravity of the allegations and requests the Government to provide its observations thereon.