Nationalisation out, nationalism in

The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country's $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.

ANC needs to plug the holes, says Vavi

Zwelinzima Vavi says the ANC needs to "fix its house" and rediscover its "revolutionary morality" to remain a beacon of hope to the people of SA.

Going for broke: Is Cosatu missing the point?

Cosatu's call for a labour broker ban has been cast in a new light by research showing a quarter of jobs created since 1994 were filled by brokerages.

Shake-up at the top of TopTV

Adding to recent feuds over a porn channel, more changes are on the cards for satellite network TopTV, as its parent company's CEO looks set to walk.

Cosatu intervenes to end E Cape teachers' go-slow

Cosatu has been mediating between teachers and the Eastern Cape education department to end the go-slow at schools over poor working conditions.

Real governance takes political will

Usefulness of provinces under the spotlight again.

Cosatu calls for protests over solar sector jobs failure

Cosatu is planning protests over what it says is government's failure to implement job commitments with the importing of solar panel components.

One person will be at the heart of 2012's battles

President Jacob Zuma's name will be at the centre of several major political events in 2012 as he fights for re-election as ANC president.

Gag order: Only Zuma can speak at Mangaung

As President Zuma prepares to address the ANC's centenary celebrations, the youth league and Cosatu are fuming over being denied the chance to speak.

ANC: On a century of movement

After 100 years the ANC lives. But can it still lead, asks Pallo Jordan.

Mathale takes a swipe at Zuma and Mantashe

Cassel Mathale has taken an indirect swipe at Zuma and Mantashe for attempting to "depoliticise and liquidate" the ANC Youth League at the conference.

ANC's Mathale pro-nationalisation at conference

ANC provincial chairperson Cassel Mathale has spoken in favour of nationalisation at the party's Limpopo elective conference.

'Punish government officials for incompetence', says Odac

The Open Democracy Advice Centre has called for stricter action against senior government officials implicated in maladministration.

You might need to apply for an extra day of leave ...

People who think they only need three days' leave between Christmas and New Year's Day are in for a shock -- they actually need to apply for four.

Sadtu boss in hot water over info Bill

Thobile Ntola, the president of Sadtu, criticised the info Bill publicly without debating it within the teachers' union, leaders say.

SA trapped in apartheid economy

Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi says SA's economic structure still remains trapped in colonialism because of overdependence on raw material exports.

Cosatu: Why we oppose the secrecy Bill

The Freedom Charter promises free exchange of ideas, and the Bill of Rights guarantees the free flow of information, says Zwelinzima Vavi.

Cosatu comes clean on internal divisions

Trade union federation Cosatu has admitted for the first time that the ANC's leadership race is sowing division in its ranks.

Information Bill: Opponents ponder options

The secrecy Bill will not be amended to provide for a public interest defence when it passes through the National Council of Provinces, sources say.

Cosatu's Dlamini warns against 'leadership stampede'

Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini says a leadership stampede has led to divisions within the federation that have distracted its unions from key goals.

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