Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini has called on rebel unions aligned with Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to "free themselves".
Numsa wants full disclosure from Eskom on the so-called "war room", and it believes that the electricity crisis is due to multi-million contracts.
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini says he welcomes the investigation by the SAHRC, but the media must also be probed for its role in the violence.
The union federation is spending far more on the trappings of power and lavish lifestyles for its leaders than on its own workers.
The EFF plans to organise women’s and youth commands, dedicated to fighting for economic freedom in the face of the ANC’s under-performing leagues.
Colleagues claim that former ANC treasurer, Mathews Phosa, misled the cash-strapped party about its financial problems.
Unless its leaders act urgently, the federation will face a decline in membership, political clout and reputation, says Zwelinzima Vavi.
Minister’s former confidant buys home, raising fears of a conflict of interest
President Jacob Zuma has dug in his heels, telling guests at the ANC’s gala dinner the National Development Plan would move ahead despite criticisms.
The ANC’s fundraising dinner on Friday was beset by organisational problems with service providers paid late and VIP guests treated shoddily.