Bikers and churches rally behind Cosatu in e-toll fight
Cosatu will be joined by 10 civil society bodies and some religious leaders in a series of protests against the e-tolling of Gauteng highways.
Vavi: Massive problems in SA economy
South Africa faces massive problems in its economy despite achieving democracy 19 years ago, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.
Vavi foe claims anti-ANC conspiracy
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo
South African Transport and Allied Workers Union leader, Zenzo Mahlangu says a plan to 'eliminate' union bosses is aimed at toppling the alliance.
Political journalism: Hard evidence often eludes the truth
Over the past few months, the role of the political journalist has joined those of the cartoonist as being one of the most scrutinised.
In the rush to offer analysis facts are too often neglected
Of late, I have read too many stories in the paper that do not work hard enough to persuade me as the reader that the central facts are established.
Cosatu sets auditors on Vavi
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo
Cosatu is to appoint auditors to investigate Zwelinzima Vavi, showing the seriousness with which affiliates are treating the state of the federation.
Editorial: Cosatu must look deep inside itself
It would be easy to dismiss Cosatu's public wrangling as a case of internal problems that the trade union federation must sort out internally.
Cosatu rules over a shrinking pool
Union membership is declining, but public servants are swelling the federation's ranks.
Survey sparks feud at Mbeki forum
Prince Mashele, former CEO of Moeletsi Mbeki's think-tank, has accused the critic of delaying a Cosatu report to save one of his business deals.
ANC: NEC posts divide Cosatu
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo, Mmanaledi Mataboge
Cosatu leaders have differed on whether their elevation to the ANC NEC represents a victory, or is fraught with more dangers than benefits.
Cosatu and Agri-SA in farm strike stand-off
Cosatu and Agri-SA have blamed one another for stalled talks aimed at ending the Western Cape farm workers' strike.
National development: ANC sticks to the plan
There are moves afoot to adopt the national development plan despite Cosatu's concerns, writes Lisa Steyn.
Cosatu: A labouring behemoth finally reaches the crossroads
The mighty Cosatu once revolutionised the labour scene, but did its transformation into an efficient bureaucracy unwittingly lead to Marikana?
Vavi defends 'attacks' on ANC
When Cosatu speaks out about problems in the country, this should not be seen as an attack on the ANC, Zwelinzima Vavi has said.
Cosatu to intensify toll protests
As the fight against urban tolling moves out of the courts and on to the streets
Multiple homes for many MPs
They may be humble servants of the people but some of SA's MPs have become wealthy property moguls, with holdings in some desirable areas.
Wildcat strikes have left a bitter legacy
The battles for higher wages by angry striking miners must be chosen carefully to avoid setbacks for the workers, writes Ebrahim Harvey.
Road to Mangaung: Gwede warns Cosatu not to meddle in ANC
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has lambasted Cosatu's decision to announce its preferred candidates for the ANC's top positions in Mangaung.
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Cosatu sets sights on the Reserve Bank
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo
Cosatu is planning a nationwide strike to demand a radical economic shift on monetary policy and a review of the mandate of the SA Reserve Bank.
Cosatu's survival tactic: Target laws and minimum wage
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo
Senior Congress of South African Trade Union leaders have called for drastic labour law changes, including the amendment of the Labour Relations Act.
