23/02/2026
COSATU public service affiliated trade unions held a media briefing at the COSATU House in Braamfontein on planned action against GEMS. The briefing was addressed by DENOSA President Simon Hlungwani, who stated that trade unions affiliated to COSATU rejects the imposed 9.8% medical aid contributions. During the briefing he confirmed that COSATU and its affiliates will be having a provincial picketing on 24th February 2026 followed by a National Day of Action to GEMS offices on the 26th of February 2026.