Cosatu face-off: Frans Baleni versus Irvin Jim

Cosatu face-off: Frans Baleni versus Irvin Jim

26 Apr 2013 00:00 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo, Mmanaledi Mataboge,
The M&G spoke to NUM's general secretary Frans Baleni and Numsa's general secretary Irvin Jim about the ongoing tensions within the federation.
Editorial: Zwelinzima Vavi's fight rents fabric of the left

Editorial: Zwelinzima Vavi's fight rents fabric of the left

19 Apr 2013 00:00 - Editorial
Unlike Julius Malema, who is shivering in exile, a Vavi operating outside the alliance would pose a far greater threat than he does on the inside.
Vavi fight gets vicious: Cosatu leadership battle heats up

Vavi fight gets vicious: Cosatu leadership battle heats up

19 Apr 2013 00:00 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo, Mmanaledi Mataboge,
Disaffected Cosatu leaders have accused general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of using a probe into financial impropriety against them.
Numsa workers stand up for Vavi

Numsa workers stand up for Vavi

19 Apr 2013 00:00 - M&G Reporter
Ordinary workers at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) bargaining council spoke up for Cosatu's embattled general secretary.
Zuma tells NDP critics to choose their words

Zuma tells NDP critics to choose their words

23 Mar 2013 12:22 - Matuma Letsoalo
President Jacob Zuma has launched a veiled attack on some Cosatu leaders, who continued to publicly criticise the National Development Plan.
Cosatu calls for increase to minimum wage

Cosatu calls for increase to minimum wage

12 Mar 2013 16:12 - Sapa
Workers should be paid a minimum of R4 500 a month, the Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has said.
Mbalula: 'Hereditary approach' will lose elections

Mbalula: 'Hereditary approach' will lose elections

28 Sep 2012 00:00 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo,
Fikile Mbalula has rejected labour federation Cosatu's suggestion that the party should retain the current ANC leadership under President Jacob Zuma.
Test of unions' credibility

Test of unions' credibility

28 Sep 2012 00:00 - Editorial
Many workers now believe violence is justified, indeed necessary. Some, notably in the transport union Satawu.
Vavi accused of attacking ANC alliance

Vavi accused of attacking ANC alliance

21 Sep 2012 04:17 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo,
Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has retained his post, but union leaders are opposed to his outspokenness.
Cosatu: Stage set for bitter infighting

Cosatu: Stage set for bitter infighting

14 Sep 2012 00:00 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo,
Attempts to distance Cosatu from the ANC have failed and the gloves are off ahead of its national congress.
Marikana is the last thing on Cosatu's mind

Marikana is the last thing on Cosatu's mind

14 Sep 2012 00:00 - Rapule Tabane
The Congress for South African Trade Unions's leadership is too busy playing lapdog while the revolution is being stoked from Sandton.
Gunning for Vavi: Zuma's allies in Cosatu want him out

Gunning for Vavi: Zuma's allies in Cosatu want him out

10 Aug 2012 05:00 - Matuma Letsoalo & Michelle Pietersen
Alliance and union leaders are working to have Zwelinzima Vavi removed as Cosatu's general secretary, in the first-ever challenge to his leadership.
Vavi shocked by 'unprecedented' Sadtu attack

Vavi shocked by 'unprecedented' Sadtu attack

26 Jul 2012 20:24 - Michelle Pietersen
Sadtu members in Limpopo released a scathing statement this week signed by its secretary, Matome Raphasha, and his deputy, Sowell Tjebane.
Cheeky newcomers challenge union giants

Cheeky newcomers challenge union giants

17 Feb 2012 00:59 - Kwanele Sosibo
Court case highlights a shift in workers' allegiances to smaller, more aggressive bodies.
Battle for South Africa's R1-trillion nuclear contract

Battle for South Africa's R1-trillion nuclear contract

07 Oct 2011 00:00 - Lionel Faull
Five international bidders are sniffing around SA's biggest ever tender: an estimated R1-trillion contract to build six new nuclear reactors by 2030.