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The PSA (Public Servants Association of South Africa) is a registered trade union at the forefront of labour developments.

The PSA is the largest, politically non-affiliated, fully-representative union in the Public Service. With a proud history of more than a century of service to its members, the PSA represents more than 245 000 public-sector employees.

VISION

Be the leading politically non-aligned, professional trade union of choice, in the public sector and globally.

MISSION

Ensure the sustainability of the PSA through dynamic stakeholder management to protect the rights and to promote the interest of members.

The following values guide the PSA’s conduct aimed at achieving the Union’s mission: Loyalty, transparency, respect, ethical conduct, consistency, and service excellence.

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PSA OPINION

Laying ghosts to rest: Addressing the challenge of ghost workers in South Africa’s public service

July 2025

Mitigating the crisis of youth unemployment in South Africa: PSA perspective

June 2025

Navigating complexities of labour relations under Government of National Unity

March 2025

ESKOM ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE APPLICATION

December 2024

South Africa’s water crisis and solutions

November 2024

100 days of Government of National Unity - Should labour celebrate or worry

October 2024

August 2024: PSA commemorates Women’s Day and calls on all workers to observe a moment of silent in remembrance of 34 Marikana Workers

August 2024

The evolving landscape of work post-pandemic and implications for labour

May 2024

The changing South African political landscape and impact on public-sector unionism

March 2024

BRAIN DRAIN: Hollowing out the South African Public Service?

December 2023

Insourcing versus Outsourcing: PSA perspective

August 2023

WORKING FROM HOME: A PSA Perspective

July 2023

Celebrating Worker's Month - A New Agenda for PSA

May 2023

Climate change: No worker must be left behind!

April 2023

Impact of loadshedding on economic growth and unemployment

April 2023

Implications of the Budget Vote for Public Sector Workers

March 2021

Implications of the Budget Vote for Public Sector Workers

March 2021

Lessons from the EPWP and CWP Programmes – Public Service and Social Security

February 2021

Changing Nature of Work and Trade Unions

January 2021

Changing Nature of Work and Trade Unions

January 2021

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PUBLICATIONS

PSA Magazine 2/2026

April 2026

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Annual Report

2024/25

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PSA Link 4/2026

May 2026

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The Story of the Union with a Soul

In 2007, the PSA’s Board of Directors and management approved social responsibility as a core objective for the Union in developing and support its members as well as their communities. From these humble beginnings, the various initiatives have made an enormous impact in the lives of those who are faced with the challenge of surviving. From providing jerseys and school equipment to thousands of underprivileged children to funding a dancing wheelchair to fulfill the dreams of a young talented person, the Union has brought hope and relief to many South Africans. This book reflects a decade of stories from the PSA’s corporate social investments.

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The PSA is on a path that will see the Union redefine unionism in South Africa.

The PSA needs leaders to take us forward and who can build on the foundation that has been laid

The PSA’s values of loyalty, transparency, respect, ethical conduct, consistency and service excellence guide all actions

The PSA is a registered trade union with the main objective of effectively protecting and promoting its members’ workplace rights and interests

The PSA, as an organisation serving people, realises the significance of its role in respect of social responsibility activities

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VISION

MISSION

IN THE NEWS

INFORMUS

JUDICIAL INSPECTORATE FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (JICS)

SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GAUTENG (PRETORIA AREA)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

NORTH WEST

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION

COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMISSION

PSA OPINION

Laying ghosts to rest: Addressing the challenge of ghost workers in South Africa’s public service

Mitigating the crisis of youth unemployment in South Africa: PSA perspective

Navigating complexities of labour relations under Government of National Unity

ESKOM ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE APPLICATION

South Africa’s water crisis and solutions

100 days of Government of National Unity - Should labour celebrate or worry

August 2024: PSA commemorates Women’s Day and calls on all workers to observe a moment of silent in remembrance of 34 Marikana Workers

The evolving landscape of work post-pandemic and implications for labour

The changing South African political landscape and impact on public-sector unionism

BRAIN DRAIN: Hollowing out the South African Public Service?

Insourcing versus Outsourcing: PSA perspective

WORKING FROM HOME: A PSA Perspective

Celebrating Worker's Month - A New Agenda for PSA

Climate change: No worker must be left behind!

Impact of loadshedding on economic growth and unemployment

Implications of the Budget Vote for Public Sector Workers

Implications of the Budget Vote for Public Sector Workers

Lessons from the EPWP and CWP Programmes – Public Service and Social Security

Changing Nature of Work and Trade Unions

Changing Nature of Work and Trade Unions

PUBLICATIONS

PSA Magazine 2/2026

April 2026

Annual Report

2024/25

PSA Link 4/2026

May 2026

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT

The Limpopo office distributed essential food parcels, alleviating immediate food insecurity, supporting vulnerable households, and reinforcing the PSA’s commitment to responsive, community-centred intervention during crisis situations.

The PSA Provincial Office in Mpumalanga supported Barberton Youngsters FC, a youth soccer team dedicated to community upliftment and protecting young people from social ills.

The Provincial Office in Mpumalanga, together with the PSA Pensioners’ Branch, handed a donation to Verulam Day Care Centre in support of promoting the well-being of children from underprivileged backgrounds.

The PSA Provincial Office in North West supported Seraleng Clinic with the installation of a water storage tank, as part of the Union’s continued commitment to assisting clinics across South Africa.

PSA Provincial Offices in Limpopo and in the Eastern Cape: Gqeberha assisted clinics with renovations in an ongoing commitment by the PSA to support and enhance healthcare facilities.

The PSA Provincial Office in Durban assisted Gobhogobho Primary School with a school painting initiative, undertaken as part of the Union's ongoing support for communities.

The PSA celebrated Arbor Week by planting trees across South Africa with support from Provincial Offices

The PSA Provincial Office in Limpopo donated rechargeable solar lights to assist learners of OR Tambo Comprehensive School

The PSA continues to change lives and donated soccer kits, balls, and medals to future soccer stars in Segopje, Limpopo.

The PSA’s Business Administration section reached out to Vanani Farm School and Mzamowethu Public School in the Eastern Cape as part of the Union’s #SchoolSafety program to donate school uniforms to learners.

The Story of the Union with a Soul