The ANC NEC has disbanded its youth wing in a move that is likely to be seen as purging those who disagreed with President Jacob Zuma.
Cosatu’s bargaining conference is ‘disgusted’ at members sowing division following reports of auditors investigating Zwelinzima Vavi.
Limpopo education minister Dickson Masemola looks set to replace Cassel Mathale as the provincial premier, the Mail & Guardian has learnt.
Cosatu is to appoint auditors to investigate Zwelinzima Vavi, showing the seriousness with which affiliates are treating the state of the federation.
Behind the scenes, senior ANC leaders in KZN are trying to prevent what could become an ugly contest for the position of provincial ANC chairperson.
Union boss Irvin Jim says Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is being attacked for his workerist stance.
Cosatu leader Zwelinzima Vavi could find himself out in the cold in as little as three months, if his adversaries in the federation have their way.
Zwelinzima Vavi is to be investigated for a number of allegations, including financial impropriety relating to Cosatu’s new building.
KwaZulu-Natal Jacob Zuma supporters say the ANC’s deputy president cannot be trusted not to reopen the corruption probe.
‘If they can’t produce, somebody else must be given the opportunity to produce,’ warns ANC policy czar.