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Unions offer to bankroll Cosatu’s Vavi congress
Cosatu says it cannot afford the special conference needed to discuss Zwelinzima Vavi’s fate, but his supporters have offered to fund it.
Outa: We call for civil courage, not disobedience
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance has rejected claims that it is encouraging Gauteng motorists to break the law.
E-tolls: Zuma opted for economy over election
President Jacob Zuma has signed e-tolls into law – despite the ANC’s campaign to avoid damaging Acts before next year’s elections.
New Cosatu leaders by year end?
A bid is under way to force federation to hold a special congress to deal with ‘ANC lackeys’.
Vavi: Cosatu leaders shouldn’t serve on ANC NEC
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says federation leaders must maintain their independence from the ANC’s NEC to avoid confusion.
Vavi breaks silence to hit back at critics
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has broken his silence over claims of mismanagement in a series of tweets directed at critics.
‘Vavi covered up corruption to keep ally safe’
Zwelinzima Vavi’s detractors say he covered up a report critical of his ally Collin Matjila, the chief executive of Cosatu’s investment company.
No question on who Cosatu leaders are, says Dlamini
Congress of South African Trade Unions general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi will continue to serve in his position, the trade union federation has said.
Warring Cosatu leaders head for showdown over Vavi
An investigation into Cosatu’s general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has brought tensions to a boil between leaders in the trade union federation.
NUM not threatened by Amcu, says Seshoka
Cosatu affiliate NUM is in the middle of tough wage negotiations, a conflict with a rival union and debates over the future of Cosatu.
Cosatu face-off: Frans Baleni versus Irvin Jim
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
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
Disaffected Cosatu leaders have accused general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of using a probe into financial impropriety against them.
Numsa workers stand up for Vavi
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
President Jacob Zuma has launched a veiled attack on some Cosatu leaders, who continued to publicly criticise the National Development Plan.