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Happy Freedom Day to all our Members.
27/04/2026

Happy Freedom Day to all our Members.

UASA Sector News: 24 April 2026UASA congratulates Francis Tong on long service In Picture - From Left: UASA CEO Jac...
24/04/2026

UASA Sector News: 24 April 2026

UASA congratulates Francis Tong on long service

In Picture - From Left: UASA CEO Jacques Hugo, Francis Tong and CCO Asif Jhatham.

Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:

UASA congratulates Francis Tong, our colleague at UASA Head Office on 5 years of loyal service.

We thank Francis for his years of service and we look forward to many more years of his hard work and dedication to serving UASA members.

UASA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jacques Hugo and Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) Asif Jhatham handed Francis his long service certificate, acknowledging his years of dedicated service to the organisation.

For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.

UASA Members Please Note -
24/04/2026

UASA Members Please Note -

Corporate Service, Regional service centres and Legal Training at UASA Head Office
23/04/2026

Corporate Service, Regional service centres and Legal Training at UASA Head Office

UASA Members - Please note
23/04/2026

UASA Members - Please note

Shop Stewards Training - Specialist Division
22/04/2026

Shop Stewards Training - Specialist Division

UASA Media Release: 22 April 2026 Food prices, cost of insurance and financial services drive up inflation Image Sour...
22/04/2026

UASA Media Release: 22 April 2026

Food prices, cost of insurance and financial services drive up inflation

Image Source: StatsSA.

Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:

Stats SA reported that food prices, along with higher costs for insurance and financial services, contributed to the slight increase seen in the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) in March.

Annual CPI increased slightly to 3.1% in March from 3.0% in February. The cost of living rose by 0.6% month-on-month in March.

Current inflation figures do not fully reflect the impact of the Middle East conflict. If the conflict persists, this may represent the lowest inflation rate for the coming months.

The significant fuel price increase at the start of the month will be reflected in mid-May when April's inflation data is released.

Several essential goods and services, including restaurants, accommodation, education, transport, housing, utilities, information and communication and recreation, recorded higher annual inflation rates.

Given the challenging economic outlook, UASA urges the government to implement measures to ease the burden on South Africans, particularly by addressing the impact of rising fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Rising fuel prices significantly affect the cost of everyday household goods and services. Commuting workers and learners who rely on transport face additional burdens, as do those facing rising food and electricity costs.
Economists warn that instability in the Middle East may drive further increases across the domestic economy in the coming months. Effective interventions are needed to address these challenges.

For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.

UASA IP has migrated.UASA IP content now available on the UASA Website.www.uasa.org.za
22/04/2026

UASA IP has migrated.

UASA IP content now available on the UASA Website.

www.uasa.org.za

International Earth Day!Earth is our Home - let us all protect it.
22/04/2026

International Earth Day!

Earth is our Home - let us all protect it.

Cut your Groceries Bill every Month.UASA members with a funeral policy with iNFUSSION Financial Services, qualify for a ...
21/04/2026

Cut your Groceries Bill every Month.

UASA members with a funeral policy with iNFUSSION Financial Services, qualify for a grocery benefit.

17 April 2026 Emotional Intelligence in the workplace – strength and growthProfessional abilities and intelligence are n...
17/04/2026

17 April 2026

Emotional Intelligence in the workplace – strength and growth

Professional abilities and intelligence are not the only factors that determine success at work. Recognising that emotional intelligence can significantly impact performance, productivity and that leadership can inspire employees to develop these skills, can help you feel more confident in your growth journey. Developing emotional intelligence at work is not only beneficial but also essential for effective performance.
The capacity to recognise, understand and manage our own emotions, as well as those of others, is known as emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent people are conscious of their emotions and use this knowledge to improve relationships and make wise choices.

Self-awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to recognise the bodily sensations that correspond with the emotions in your body and mind. To make sense of what is going on inside you, self-awareness enables you to identify these feelings in relation to your emotions.

Self-control

The ability to recognise and manage your emotions is called self-control. It involves remaining composed, making wise decisions and adjusting to difficult circumstances with resilience. People with self-management skills use healthy coping strategies, such as deep breathing, taking breaks or responding to physical needs like eating or sleeping, before moving forward, rather than ignoring or avoiding emotions.

Empathy and compassion

Social awareness is the ability to be in your own experience while also noticing and empathising with others’ experiences, without necessarily reacting. For example, if a co-worker is distressed, frustrated, or anxious, social intelligence helps you see their perspective, even if you disagree.

Effective communication

Relationship management is effectively interacting with others, understanding when and how to engage and listening actively. This skill is particularly useful when giving constructive criticism or compliment.

These components of emotional intelligence are connected and work together to help us navigate our emotions and interact with others more effectively. While emotional intelligence levels vary among individuals, tools such as self-assessment questionnaires or colleague feedback can help scale your progress and identify areas for growth. Recognising your current level can motivate targeted development efforts and track improvements over time.

Building emotional intelligence is a lifelong exercise that requires ongoing learning and practice. Remember, your continuous effort and dedication will help you grow, making you feel hopeful and motivated about your personal development and workplace interactions. We are all on a human journey of learning about ourselves and how we are evolving. You won’t get it perfect every time, but with training and dedication, you will see the benefits emotional intelligence brings to your career and relationships.
Ref: www.lyrahealth.com www.uasa.org.za

Operational Staff Training - UASA Head Office
16/04/2026

Operational Staff Training - UASA Head Office

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