A union built to turn workplace pressure into organised strength.
ASWTU exists to defend security workers, develop shop-floor leadership, and push bargaining with a level of seriousness that matches the conditions members face.
Founded 2024
worker-led organising
5
provincial chapters
National
case and campaign coordination
Mission
Protect rights, raise standards, and organise security workers into a durable force.
Fight for fair pay, safer workplaces, and real enforcement of labour rights.
Build worker visibility in a sector where employer control often thrives on isolation.
Create clear systems for governance, accountability, and member support.
Aim and Objectives
The Azania Securities and Workers Trade Union is dedicated to advancing the rights and welfare of security workers through comprehensive support and advocacy.
Worker Protection
Ensuring the safety and security of all workers in the security industry through advocacy and legal support.
Fair Wages
Fighting for competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the value of security work.
Legal Representation
Providing expert legal assistance and representation in workplace disputes and labor matters.
Workplace Safety
Promoting safe working conditions and proper equipment standards across all security operations.
Collective Bargaining
Negotiating better terms and conditions through organized collective action and bargaining power.
The work is serious, so the culture has to be disciplined and clear.
ASWTU is designed around legal readiness, member participation, and structures that can carry pressure beyond one employer or one workplace.
Protection
We defend worker rights with legal discipline, practical support, and organised pressure.
Solidarity
Individual cases matter, but lasting gains happen when workers act together across sites and provinces.
Accountability
Transparent governance and member oversight are essential for a union that asks workers to trust it.
Dignity
Security work is often invisible until something goes wrong. We organise to make that labour visible and respected.
Elected roles exist to hold the line between strategy and delivery.
Leadership is not a decorative board. Each role is tied to a specific responsibility in organising, governance, case handling, or financial accountability.
President
Commander I.N. Radingwana
Leads national organising priorities and bargaining strategy across the union's provincial structures.
Secretary
Commander H. Makena
Coordinates administration, policy follow-through, and the operational discipline behind union delivery.
Treasurer
Commander A. Mashilo
Oversees financial stewardship, reporting integrity, and accountable use of union resources.
Legal Officer
Commander Montshane
Supports worker disputes, legal referrals, and rights-based strategy in escalated employer matters.
Timeline
ASWTU is established by security workers determined to organise independently.
Registration processes align the union with the Labour Relations Act framework.
Provincial structures launch to deepen workplace reach and steward development.
Digital platform launched for member communication and faster case intake.
Active campaigns and employer engagements across major security sectors.
Structures matter because they decide whether a union can scale pressure responsibly.
ASWTU's governance model is designed to connect national direction with workplace realities instead of leaving members stuck between the two.
National Congress
The highest decision-making structure, responsible for mandates, elections, and constitutional direction.
National Executive Committee
Drives strategic coordination, monitors delivery, and supports union structures between congresses.
Provincial and branch structures
Turn national strategy into workplace presence, reporting discipline, and ongoing member engagement.
Building partnerships across the security sector landscape.
ASWTU engages with employers, industry bodies, and government agencies to advance worker interests and raise sector standards.
Security Companies
Engaging major employers on fair wages, PPE standards, and employment conditions.
Industry Bodies
Participating in sector councils and industry standards discussions.
Government Agencies
Liaising with Department of Employment and Labour on worker protections.
CCMA & Courts
Handling disputes through proper legal channels for maximum impact.
ASWTU is committed to professional engagement with all stakeholders while maintaining focus on member interests.
Our approach combines firmness on worker rights with practical dialogue for lasting solutions.
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