The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) hails the powerful United Democratic Front (UDF), a force formed 42 years ago. Launched on the 20 August 1983, the UDF brought together South Africans of different races from all walks of life, and hundreds of organisations including trade unions, student unions, and civic organisations, with the solemn goal of resisting apartheid, an achievement that paved the way for democratic emancipation.
