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Cosatu

Irvin Jim: Numsa leaving Cosatu is on the table
Article
/ 27 November 2013

Irvin Jim: Numsa leaving Cosatu is on the table

Following the leaking of a document about Numsa’s decision to leave Cosatu, Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim says the option is being discussed.

By Genevieve Quintal
Numsa’s Ngubane: They’re using Gina to make us look bad
Article
/ 26 November 2013

Numsa’s Ngubane: They’re using Gina to make us look bad

Numsa’s KZN secretary Mbuso Ngubane says Cedric Gina’s resignation is being exploited to paint a picture of an organisation in crisis.

By Matuma Letsoala
Numsa president Cedric Gina resigns
Article
/ 25 November 2013

Numsa president Cedric Gina resigns

Numsa president Cedric Gina has resigned from the Cosatu affiliate, reportedly due to disagreements between him and general secretary Irvin Jim.

By Sapa
Cosatu rifts may impact on ANC’s elections coffers
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Cosatu rifts may impact on ANC’s elections coffers

Divisions in Cosatu have forced the federation to temporarily withhold its budgeted R8-million for the ANC’s election campaign.

By Matuma Letsoala and Charles Molele
Dlamini supporters strike blow to Vavi’s reinstatement hopes
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Dlamini supporters strike blow to Vavi’s reinstatement hopes

Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini’s supporters won almost all the debates at its central executive committee meeting – another blow for Zwelinzima Vavi.

By Charles Molele and Matuma Letsoala
Cosatu: Vavi investigation not ‘an overnight thing’
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Cosatu: Vavi investigation not ‘an overnight thing’

Briefing journalists on the outcome of a Cosatu meeting, the trade union says the investigation into Zwelinzima Vavi’s conduct is not yet complete.

By Sapa
E-tolls announcement: It’s a sad day, says DA
Article
/ 20 November 2013

E-tolls announcement: It’s a sad day, says DA

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters’s announcement that e-tolling of Gauteng’s highways will begin soon has been met with anger and sadness.

By Sapa
Cosatu special conference: We need to talk about Vavi
Article
/ 20 November 2013

Cosatu special conference: We need to talk about Vavi

Cosatu will hold a special congress with its executives, but whether Zwelinzima Vavi’s fate will be on its agenda is yet to be decided.

By Matuma Letsoala
E-tolls: Cosatu happy with drive-slows that ‘irritate’ politicians
Article
/ 13 November 2013

E-tolls: Cosatu happy with drive-slows that ‘irritate’ politicians

Cosatu says it will continue its campaign against e-tolling by staging drive-slows in Gauteng that "irritate a number of politicians".

By Sapa
Death of investigator delaying Vavi corruption report
Article
/ 10 November 2013

Death of investigator delaying Vavi corruption report

The murder of a senior investigator at an auditing firm has delayed a report into allegations of corruption against Zwelinzima Vavi, says a report.

By Sapa
Cosatu calls for boycott of Swaziland soccer match
Article
/ 6 November 2013

Cosatu calls for boycott of Swaziland soccer match

The South African Football Association should call off the upcoming soccer match between South Africa and Swaziland, says Cosatu.

By Sapa
Vavi never expected suspension over sex scandal
Article
/ 4 November 2013

Vavi never expected suspension over sex scandal

Zwelinzima Vavi has stated that he believed his public apology for his affair with a Cosatu staff member would save him from being suspended.

By Sapa
Give youth wage subsidy a chance
Article
/ 1 November 2013

Give youth wage subsidy a chance

A subsidy won’t cost older workers their jobs, but will create new posts at a relatively low cost.

By Staff Reporter
Parliament passes youth wage subsidy Bill
Article
/ 31 October 2013

Parliament passes youth wage subsidy Bill

Parliament has adopted the Employment Tax Incentive, or youth wage Subsidy, Bill.

By Sapa
Sadtu urges members to support Vavi suspension
Article
/ 28 October 2013

Sadtu urges members to support Vavi suspension

In a declaration after its national general council, Sadtu has urged its members to support Cosatu’s suspension of general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

By Sapa
Sars refuses to comment on Vavi’s tax situation
Article
/ 23 October 2013

Sars refuses to comment on Vavi’s tax situation

Sars says it won’t comment on Zwelinzima Vavi’s tax affairs, saying it was ‘unfortunate’ he decided to air his concerns on Twitter.

By Sapa
Cosatu’s Dlamini denies bowing to pressure
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Cosatu’s Dlamini denies bowing to pressure

Cosatu president Sidumo Dlamini has denied bowing to pressure from union affiliates to hold a special congress.

By Ahmed areff
Editorial: Knee-jerking is pointless, Cosatu
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Editorial: Knee-jerking is pointless, Cosatu

The labour union federation is the only one ‘flabbergasted’ at the IMF saying inflexible labour laws in South Africa are hampering economic growth.

By Editorial
Opposition parties, groups unimpressed with e-tolls ruling
Article
/ 10 October 2013

Opposition parties, groups unimpressed with e-tolls ruling

The DA, FF+, Cosatu and the AA have been left disappointed by a court ruling that has dismissed Outa’s challenge to e-tolling on Gauteng’s highways.

By Sapa
Cosatu’s Dlamini bows to calls for special congress
Article
/ 9 October 2013

Cosatu’s Dlamini bows to calls for special congress

After nine out of 19 Cosatu affiliates have pushed for a special national congress, president Sidumo Dlamini has agreed to call one soon.

By Matuma Letsoala
M&G Newsroom: One Young World and Guptagate
Article
/ 7 October 2013

M&G Newsroom: One Young World and Guptagate

Join Verashni Pillay and Faranaaz Parker on the M&G Newsroom on Tuesday morning as they bring you the latest in current affairs.

By Staff Reporter
SA ‘needs reforms to save economy’
Article
/ 4 October 2013

SA ‘needs reforms to save economy’

The outlook is bleak on the back of dismal data and a warning that changes are urgently required.

By Lynley Donnelly
Numsa confirms suspension of shop steward Losi
Article
/ 1 October 2013

Numsa confirms suspension of shop steward Losi

Numsa has confirmed the suspension of shop steward Zingiswa Losi, for allegedly bringing the union’s name into disrepute.

By Sarah Evans
ANC task team vows to ‘complement’ Cosatu
Article
/ 29 September 2013

ANC task team vows to ‘complement’ Cosatu

The ANC NEC says it will not undermine Cosatu with a task team but rather help it sort out divisions within the union federation.

By Staff Reporter
The tripartite alliance has sold its soul
Article
/ 27 September 2013

The tripartite alliance has sold its soul

The prospects that the ANC, SACP and Cosatu alliance once offered the broad masses have been forgotten at the feeding trough, says Raymond Suttner.

By Raymond Suttner
Cosatu ‘appalled’ by Nairobi mall shooting
Africa
/ 23 September 2013

Cosatu ‘appalled’ by Nairobi mall shooting

Trade union Cosatu says no cause can justify the murder of innocent people, in its response to the on-going siege in the Kenyan capital.

By Sapa
Minister intervenes in petrol attendant strike
Article
/ 23 September 2013

Minister intervenes in petrol attendant strike

As the strike by petrol attendants and motor industry workers draws out, the labour minister is set to meet workers, says a spokesperson.

By Sapa
Numsa: Cosatu’s division hampers economic change
Article
/ 22 September 2013

Numsa: Cosatu’s division hampers economic change

Numsa has spoken out about tension within Cosatu, saying division is affecting the trade union’s commitment to the ideals in the Freedom Charter.

By Sapa
Petrol attendant strike: Cosatu ‘angry’ at delays
Article
/ 21 September 2013

Petrol attendant strike: Cosatu ‘angry’ at delays

Cosatu says it is "shocked and angry" over the lengthy strike by petrol attendants and vehicle industry workers.

By Sapa
M&G Newsroom: Cosatu and crime stats
Article
/ 20 September 2013

M&G Newsroom: Cosatu and crime stats

Join M&G Newsroom hosts Mmanaledi Mataboge and Kwanele Sosibo between 1pm and 2pm as they take you through the latest in news and current affairs.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu vows to help to fund ANC’s election campaign
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Cosatu vows to help to fund ANC’s election campaign

Labour federation Cosatu has insisted that it will not stop funding the ANC’s election campaign, despite the DA’sthreat to take them to court.

By Charles Molele
Weekend 101: SA’s crime stats and the creepy clown
Videos
/ 19 September 2013

Weekend 101: SA’s crime stats and the creepy clown

This week we touch on SA’s crime statistics, Zwelinzima Vavi’s Twitter apology, and the Northampton clown scaring town residents.

By Staff Reporter
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