Road to Mangaung: Who leads the pack?

Video | Road to Mangaung: Who leads the pack?

25 Sep 2012 13:35
A poll says South Africans preferred Kgalema Motlanthe as their leader but last week's Cosatu congress went in favour of Jacob Zuma -- who will prevail?
Cosatu cheat sheet: All you need to know

Cosatu cheat sheet: All you need to know

20 Sep 2012 18:42 - Verashni Pillay
Tuned out of the endless coverage of Cosatu's conference this week? No matter, here's everything you need to know in five snarky points.
Fire and pro-Zuma songs at Cosatu conference

Fire and pro-Zuma songs at Cosatu conference

20 Sep 2012 12:24 - Verashni Pillay
Defiant NUM delegates set alight a pile of documents outside the Cosatu conference venue and sang pro-Zuma songs. Watch the videos.
M&G Hangout: Cosatu 2012

M&G Hangout: Cosatu 2012

21 Sep 2012 11:14 - Staff Reporter
Cosatu's conference is over, its leadership unchanged and Mangaung lies ahead. Watch our weekly live video featuring your questions and our reporters.
Vavi: Down with corruption, forward with Lula

Vavi: Down with corruption, forward with Lula

18 Sep 2012 20:21 - Verashni Pillay
He's pushing for the sort of change that transformed Brazil, but analysts reckon only one leader can take South Africa there: Zwelinzima Vavi himself.
Vavi warns against police brutality

Vavi warns against police brutality

18 Sep 2012 16:09 - Charles Molele
Police brutality, the rapacious salaries of mining bosses and the plight of the NUM were a feature of heated debates at Cosatu's national congress.
Vavi: Forget ANC succession, focus on the poor

Vavi: Forget ANC succession, focus on the poor

18 Sep 2012 15:48 - Matuma Letsoalo
Zwelinzima Vavi has appealed to ANC members pushing for leadership change to abandon the idea and focus on unity and improving the lives of the poor.
Analysis: Cosatu 2012 - Day One

Video | Analysis: Cosatu 2012 - Day One

18 Sep 2012 02:52
Senior political reporter Matuma Letsoalo analyses the first day of the Cosatu congress - the unanimous re-election of leadership, JZ's speech and more.
Total reform: Stop strike violence by overhauling police, says Cosatu

Total reform: Stop strike violence by overhauling police, says Cosatu

18 Sep 2012 07:24 - Faranaaz Parker
Violence is a last resort - but seems necessary for workers wishing to be heard, Cosatu says. But responding with brute force only makes things worse.
Zuma dances, sings, and woos the unions

Zuma dances, sings, and woos the unions

17 Sep 2012 17:48 - Verashni Pillay
Jacob Zuma has made big statements to Cosatu delegates, pronouncing on Marikana and the textbooks crisis, and boasting of the ANC's service delivery.
Cosatu: Vavi and Dlamini go unopposed

Cosatu: Vavi and Dlamini go unopposed

17 Sep 2012 14:47 - Charles Molele, Verashni Pillay, Matuma Letsoalo,
The nominations of Cosatu's national congress failed to deliver in the election drama stakes: all six positions have remained uncontested.
Cosatu top brass re-elected unopposed

Cosatu top brass re-elected unopposed

17 Sep 2012 13:12 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo,
After all the speculation of who would unseat general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and president Sdumo Dlamini, the top six positions were uncontested.
Selective reporting? You decide

Selective reporting? You decide

15 Aug 2012 16:41 - Staff Reporter
The M&G has come under attack from Cosatu for "quoting selectively" from a leaked political report. Here is the full report for you to decide.
The battle for Cosatu

The battle for Cosatu

01 Jul 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
The battle for Cosatu is on a knife edge. This week its central committee postponed debates as lobby groups pulled it in different directions.
Vavi's delicate dance with the ANCYL

Vavi's delicate dance with the ANCYL

01 Jul 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
The relationship between Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and the ANC Youth League may play a crucial role in Vavi's political career.
Zuma's new land trajectory is nothing new, say experts

Zuma's new land trajectory is nothing new, say experts

01 Jul 2011 00:00 - Kwanele Sosibo
President Jacob Zuma's announcement of a "new trajectory for land reform in South Africa" is nothing new, according to trade unionists.

Cosatu to push for pro-poor policies

21 Sep 2009 11:30 -
Cosatu will push for pro-poor economic policies and changes at the central bank when it meets with its members and political allies on Monday.