As the General Secretary of UNTU, I take great pride in leading a union that continues to stand at the forefront of advancing the rights, interests, and well-being of workers across South Africa’s transport sector. Today, UNTU is the majority union within key institutions such as Transnet, PRASA ( Including Long Distance Passenger Transport), Railway Safety Regulator, SAMSA, including employees within the Maritime Special Projects (MSP, as well as SA Cargo Services.
This position is not by chance. It is the result of consistent, principled leadership, commitment to service delivery, and the collective strength of our members who embody the true spirit of trade unionism.
UNTU remains dedicated to protecting jobs, improving working conditions, and ensuring that the voices of our members are not only heard but respected at every level of engagement
We welcome you to UNTU
PRIDE . UNITY . TRUST
Best regards,
Cobus van Vuuren
UNTU General Secretary

UNTU members get a discount when they book a holiday at UNTU Palms, the family holiday resort on the seaside of the South Coast in KwaZulu-Natal. The resort belongs to UNTU.

UNTU members get discounted rates at 13 holiday resorts across the country when they book with Gomelo.

UNTU is affiliated to Fedusa, a non-political trade union Federation representing more than half a million workers.

UNTU members get discount on short term insurance if they apply through Indwe.

UNTU members get discounted rates if they apply for Life Insurance at Metropolitan.

UNTU members get discounted rates if they apply for Life Insurance at Sanlam

UNTU is the majority union in Transnet and represent more than 50% of the employees of the state-owned enterprise.

UNTU is the majority union in Prasa representing more than 48% of its employees.

UNTU represents the majority, more than 90%, of employees working for Bombela, the operator of the Gautrain.

UNTU members get discounted rates if they apply for Life Insurance at Old Mutual.

UNTU represents employees of the Railway Safety Regulator, the regulatory body for the Railway Industry next to Autopax.




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