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Cosatu

Cosatu threatens to ‘shut down’ Johannesburg if Herman Mashaba privatises Pikitup
Article
/ 31 August 2016

Cosatu threatens to ‘shut down’ Johannesburg if Herman Mashaba privatises Pikitup

Cosatu has declared that it will challenge any attempts by Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba to privatise Pikitup.

By Luke Feltham
​Cosatu president Dlamini agitates for a split of Fawu after union votes to leave
Article
/ 29 August 2016

​Cosatu president Dlamini agitates for a split of Fawu after union votes to leave

The Food and Allied Workers Union resolved to ditch Cosatu after backing expelled Numsa and Zwelinzima Vavi, and questioning ANC support.

By Govan Whittles
Cosatu: We are partly to blame for the ANC’s poor election results
Article
/ 25 August 2016

Cosatu: We are partly to blame for the ANC’s poor election results

The trade union federation wants to convene with its partners to address the concerns raised by voters during campaigning.

By Govan Whittles
Vavi must account for his role in Cosatu’s demise
Analysis
/ 31 May 2016

Vavi must account for his role in Cosatu’s demise

Ebrahim Harvey challenges the former leader of the labour federation to examine his role in its unravelling.

By Ebrahim Harvey
Government cadre deployment and corruption subverts education
Analysis
/ 27 May 2016

Government cadre deployment and corruption subverts education

A major problem is the fraught relationship between the unions and the department, writes Michael Gardiner.

By Staff Reporter
Power and predation: The law’s the law on harassment, but the game is rigged
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Power and predation: The law’s the law on harassment, but the game is rigged

Surely a woman should be able to report harassment without having to move to another country to protect herself from further harm.

By Staff Reporter
Tax law changes are designed to harmonise retirement blues
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Tax law changes are designed to harmonise retirement blues

Newly-implemented tax laws are aimed at encouraging the type of saving that will provide stability to South Africans in their twilight years.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu ‘shop stewards for the Guptas’, says Numsa president
Article
/ 1 May 2016

Cosatu ‘shop stewards for the Guptas’, says Numsa president

At a workers’ summit held in Ekurhuleni on Saturday, at least 30 unions nationwide attended and discussed the need for a new trade union federation.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu slams banks for shunning Gupta family businesses
Article
/ 11 April 2016

Cosatu slams banks for shunning Gupta family businesses

Cosatu has lambasted businesses that have cut ties with the Gupta family’s Oakbay company, saying it would affect innocent workers as a result.

By Staff Reporter
ANC, politicians react to ConCourt’s Nkandla ruling
Article
/ 31 March 2016

ANC, politicians react to ConCourt’s Nkandla ruling

The ANC, Public Protector and various political figures responded the Constitutional Court’s judgment on Thursday.

By News 24
Do 60% of South African workers earn less than R5 000 per month?
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Do 60% of South African workers earn less than R5 000 per month?

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) claimed that 60% of SA workers earn R5 000 a month or less. Is the ANC alliance partner right?

By Africa Check Author
Government postpones implementation of new tax law
Article
/ 18 February 2016

Government postpones implementation of new tax law

The government has seemingly bowed to pressure from unions and has put on hold a law that would force workers to preserve their retirement savings.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu will take to the streets over Tax Bill
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Cosatu will take to the streets over Tax Bill

Cosatu has threatened to strike over Zuma signing the 2015 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill into law, but Sdumo Dlamini still respects the president.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Vavi-backed labour bid aims to win back people power
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Vavi-backed labour bid aims to win back people power

A new federation could introduce a host of problems or revitalise the unions, change many lives and benefit the economy.

By Point Author
ANC snubs alliance partners
Article
/ 7 January 2016

ANC snubs alliance partners

The "premier league" has been blamed for a move to bar Cosatu and the SACP from giving solidarity messages ahead of the ANC’s 104th birthday.

By Pontsho Pilane
ANC allies demand to be consulted on Cabinet reshuffles
Article
/ 10 December 2015

ANC allies demand to be consulted on Cabinet reshuffles

SACP and Cosatu want the tripartite alliance, not just the ANC, to be the strategic decision-makers when it comes to ministers.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Cosatu report: A hodgepodge of perplexity
Article
/ 29 November 2015

Cosatu report: A hodgepodge of perplexity

A paper presented at its congress shows Cosatu leaders may have drunk too much ANC Kool-Aid.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Federation speaks with new voice
Article
/ 29 November 2015

Federation speaks with new voice

Could Cosatu’s new general secretary be the answer to its recent troubled history?

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
ANC rejects Cosatu’s call for a ban on labour brokers
Article
/ 26 November 2015

ANC rejects Cosatu’s call for a ban on labour brokers

ANC head of economic transformation Enoch Godongwana insists Cosatu’s recent resolution is not economically viable and borders on unconstitutional.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Cosatu speaks by electing new secretary general
Article
/ 26 November 2015

Cosatu speaks by electing new secretary general

Could the new Cosatu general secretary, Bheki Ntshalintshali, be the answer to its recent troubled history?

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Blade Nzimande blasts ANC’s ‘parasitic bourgeoisie’
Article
/ 25 November 2015

Blade Nzimande blasts ANC’s ‘parasitic bourgeoisie’

Addressing the Cosatu national congress, Nzimande launched a veiled attack against factions he believes are trying to derail the tripartite alliance.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Cosatu top brass clings to leadership
Article
/ 24 November 2015

Cosatu top brass clings to leadership

Despite resistance from Fawu, five out of six national leaders retained their positions uncontested – Zwelinzima Vavi the only exception.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Cosatu top brass clings to leadership
Article
/ 24 November 2015

Cosatu top brass clings to leadership

Despite resistance from Fawu, five out of six national leaders retained their positions uncontested – Zwelinzima Vavi the only exception.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Cosatu appeals for congress cash
Article
/ 12 November 2015

Cosatu appeals for congress cash

Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini says the organisation needs more money than it has to fund its national congress.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Cosatu faction wants Losi in the hot seat
Article
/ 15 October 2015

Cosatu faction wants Losi in the hot seat

Second deputy president Zingiswa Losi would be the first female general secretary if certain senior union federation leaders get their way.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Workers deliver job demands during Cosatu march
Article
/ 7 October 2015

Workers deliver job demands during Cosatu march

Thousands marched in support of Cosatu’s call for a nationwide strike, delivering demands for jobs, e-toll scrapping, a wealth tax and minimum wage.

By Paul Herman
Mass protected strike set for Wednesday
Article
/ 4 October 2015

Mass protected strike set for Wednesday

On Wednesday, any worker who wants to go on strike, can do so. Every town across SA is being urged to join the first of two protected mass strikes.

By Sarah Evans
‘Workers do not have a good story to tell’
Article
/ 30 July 2015

‘Workers do not have a good story to tell’

Between the second quarters of 2014 and 2015, union membership in South Africa decreased by 17 000 members.

By Sarah Evans
Cosatu condemns ‘all white’ Springbok selection
Article
/ 23 July 2015

Cosatu condemns ‘all white’ Springbok selection

Cosatu is not encouraged to support the "all white" Springbok team that will take on the All Blacks, says provincial secretary Tony Ehrenreich.

By Staff Reporter
An indefinite pause on a workers’ revolution
Article
/ 16 July 2015

An indefinite pause on a workers’ revolution

The Cosatu congress has been called a bloody nose for the progressive side of labour left. Does it mean a kick in the shins for Numsa’s United Front?

By Phillip De Wet
Cosatu show of strength isolates Zwelinzima Vavi
Article
/ 16 July 2015

Cosatu show of strength isolates Zwelinzima Vavi

Support for the trade union federation’s ex-general secretary seems to be waning and his allies splintering.

By Matuma Letsoala and Qaanitah Hunter
Gone, not forgotten, Vavi still divides Cosatu
Article
/ 14 July 2015

Gone, not forgotten, Vavi still divides Cosatu

Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini has called on rebel unions aligned with Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to "free themselves".

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Qaanitah Hunter
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