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IMATU COMMEMORATES MANDELA DAY - 18 JULY 2026

IMATU COMMEMORATES MANDELA DAY – 18 JULY 2026

July 17, 2026/in News

Theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity”. Every year on 18 July, South Africans unite to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who devoted 67 years of his life to the struggle for freedom, justice and equality. “It is in your hands to make our world a better one for all, especially […]

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IMATU WINS AGAIN Labour Court Dismisses City of Cape Town's Application for Leave to Appeal - Member's Reinstatement Victory Upheld

IMATU WINS AGAIN | Labour Court Dismisses City of Cape Town’s Application for Leave to Appeal – Member’s Reinstatement Victory Upheld

June 18, 2026
IMATU is pleased to report a further victory for our member…
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IMATU’s Response to the Minister of Finance’s Letter to the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

Press Release: IMATU’s Response to the Minister of Finance’s Letter to the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg (23 April 2026)

May 8, 2026
IMATU notes with concern the content of the Minister’s letter…
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Officials signing settlement agreement in Tshwane municipal meeting

3.5% INCREASE DATING BACK TO 2021 FINALLY SECURED IN THE TSHWANE REGION

March 12, 2026
3.5% INCREASE DATING BACK TO 2021 FINALLY SECURED IN THE TSHWANE…
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IMATU 30 years anniversary logo celebrating leadership, service and solidarity

IMATU – 30 Years of Leadership, Service and Solidarity

March 9, 2026
Today we celebrate a proud milestone, 30 years of the Independent…
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IMATU Secures Labour Court Victory on Off-Duty Misconduct and Unfair Dismissal

January 28, 2026
IMATU is pleased to report a favourable outcome in the Labour…
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2026 IMATU Bursary Scheme – Applications are open

January 8, 2026
For several years, IMATU has provided a bursary initiative for…
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IMATU Successfully Defends 265 Employees in Landmark Labour Court Judgment

December 8, 2025
Dihlabeng Local Municipality v SALGBC and Others (Case No. JR38/2024)IMATU…
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NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS ELECTIONS

NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS ELECTIONS

November 13, 2025
IMATU is pleased to announce the outcomes of the elections conducted…
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Outcome of Labour Court Judgment: Dihlabeng Local Municipality v Mofokeng and Others (Case No. J190/23)

Outcome of Labour Court Judgment: Dihlabeng Local Municipality v Mofokeng and Others (Case No. J190/23)

November 6, 2025
IMATU is pleased to report another significant legal success…
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Outcome of Exemption Application: City of Tshwane v IMATU and Others (Case No: EX/HQ032201)

November 5, 2025
IMATU is pleased to share an important update on the long-standing…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR IMATU MEMBERS OF SIZWE HOSMED MEDICAL SCHEME

October 28, 2025
IMATU is pleased to confirm that the SALGBC has granted our…
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IMATU Women’s Day Celebration – eThekwini Region

September 12, 2025
On Friday, 22 August 2025, the IMATU eThekwini Region hosted…
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Happy Women’s Day – 2025

August 8, 2025
We are proud to share a special Women’s Day message from our…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW IMATU PRESIDENT

August 1, 2025
We are proud to officially announce that Ms Queen Mbatha will…
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IMATU Bids Farewell to Its President After 35 Years of Dedicated Service To IMATU

July 21, 2025
IMATU recently hosted a memorable farewell in honour of…
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IMATU COMMEMORATES MANDELA DAY | 18 JULY 2025

July 16, 2025
Theme: LET’S GET INVOLVED#MandelaDay2025 #ItsInYourHands…
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PROMOTION UNBLOCKED – LABOUR COURT BACKS IMATU !!

June 19, 2025
Promotion denied. Excuses given. IMATU took action!!Our…
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TRANSFER RELOADED – IMATU BLOCKS THE MOVE!!

June 13, 2025
Ignoring a grievance outcome? Not on IMATU’s watch!!When…
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DISMISSAL DEFEATED – ANOTHER LABOUR COURT WIN FOR IMATU !!

June 9, 2025
No legal failure is ignored under IMATU’s watch!!When…
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IMATU DELIVERS ANOTHER WIN: ACTING ALLOWANCE SECURED

May 29, 2025
No free labour under IMATU’s watch!!When the City of Cape…
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IMATU SECURES LANDMARK VICTORY FOR SURROGACY PARENTS

May 7, 2025
IMATU has achieved a historic breakthrough in local government.…
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Free Ride Denied – IMATU Defends the Sector

May 2, 2025
IMATU’s eThekwini Region has emerged victorious in a major…
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Labour Court Victory for IMATU Member in Promotion Dispute

April 29, 2025
Professionalisation 1 – Favouritism 0IMATU Stops Municipality…
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IMATU WELCOMES THE REVIEW OF THE WHITE PAPER ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

April 25, 2025
The Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (IMATU), representing…
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