NUM and SACP to Lead Joint March Against Eskom Privatisation, and Electricity Tariff Hikes

CAPE TOWN – The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Western Cape Region and the South African Communist Party (SACP) will embark on a joint protest march to the offices of Eskom and the Department of Employment and Labour on Saturday, 8 November 2025.

This action is a direct and forceful offensive against key socio-economic issues impacting the working class and the poor. The march specifically targets the following:

• The Privatisation and Unbundling of Eskom: The NUM and SACP vehemently oppose the liberalisation of the energy sector, which they argue serves private capital at the expense of the working class and
broader society.

• Wage Stagnation and Exploitation: Protesting the continued exploitation of workers.

• Punitive Electricity Tariff Hikes: Demanding an end to steep electricity tariff increases that disproportionately punish the poor and marginalised communities.

• Delayed Wage Agreements: Calling for an immediate end to the constant delays in the signing of crucial sectoral wage agreements by the Minister of Employment & Labour.

Leadership

The march will be led by NUM President, Phillip Vilakazi, who will be joined by SACP General Secretary, Solly Mapaila.

March Details

DATE     Saturday, 8 November 2025
ROUTE  Start: NUM Offices, 10 2nd Avenue, Boston Street, Bellville
              Destination: Eskom and Department of Employment and Labour offices, Bellville
TIME     11:00 – 13:00

All media houses are invited to attend and cover this important demonstration.

For further information, please contact:

Mlondolozi Limaphi, NUM Western Cape Regional Secretary, 073 518 3455
Benson Ngqentsu, SACP Western Cape Provincial Secretary, 082 796 6400
Khangela Baloyi, NUM Energy Sector Coordinator, 072 450 6251
Livhuwani Mammburu, NUM National Spokesperson, 083 809 3257
Lizwi Gegula, SACP Western Cape Provincial Spokesperson, 078 827 2274