Congress For South African Trade Unions

Unions offer to bankroll Cosatu’s Vavi congress

Article Matuma Letsoala & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 7 Nov 2013

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

Article Sapa - 16 Oct 2013

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

Article Rapule Tabane - 27 Sep 2013

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?

Article Matuma Letsoala & Charles Molele - 20 Sep 2013

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

Article Sapa - 17 Sep 2013

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

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2013

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’

Article Matuma Letsoala - 21 Jun 2013

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

Article Sapa - 29 May 2013

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

Article Matuma Letsoala & Charles Molele - 24 May 2013

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

Article Matuma Letsoala - 24 May 2013

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

Article Matuma Letsoala, Charles Molele & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 26 Apr 2013

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.

Numsa workers stand up for Vavi

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Apr 2013

Ordinary workers at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) bargaining council spoke up for Cosatu's embattled general secretary.

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