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Cosatu

Vavi  ’a victim of class conflict’
Article
/ 8 March 2013

Vavi  ’a victim of class conflict’

Union boss Irvin Jim says Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is being attacked for his workerist stance.

By Matuma Letsoala
Politics need to know: Vavi under fire and SABC shenanigans
Videos
/ 5 March 2013

Politics need to know: Vavi under fire and SABC shenanigans

The knives are out for Zwelinzima Vavi and bungles at the SABC could spell trouble for the public broadcaster. Watch the politics you need to know.

By Staff Reporter
There would be no democracy without Zwelinzima Vavi
Analysis
/ 5 March 2013

There would be no democracy without Zwelinzima Vavi

If Cosatu’s general secretary were to be snuffed out of the political game, SA would slip towards an intolerant autocracy, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Vavi: I know who is out to get me
Article
/ 3 March 2013

Vavi: I know who is out to get me

Cosatu’s general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi fears not only for his political future but also his life amid reports of a move to oust him.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Vavi vows to resign if impropriety allegations true
Article
/ 2 March 2013

Vavi vows to resign if impropriety allegations true

Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi has dismissed reports that he faced an internal investigation for financial impropriety as politically motivated.

By Sapa
Vavi denies Cosatu investigation into financial impropriety
Article
/ 28 February 2013

Vavi denies Cosatu investigation into financial impropriety

Zwelinzima Vavi has denied Cosatu was investigating him, but confirmed there would be "further discussions" at affiliates level.

By Staff Reporter
Vavi in hot water for alleged financial impropriety
Article
/ 27 February 2013

Vavi in hot water for alleged financial impropriety

Zwelinzima Vavi is to be investigated for a number of allegations, including financial impropriety relating to Cosatu’s new building.

By Matuma Letsoala
[Archives] Would Hani and Slovo be accused of neoliberalism and counter-revolution?
Analysis
/ 25 February 2013

[Archives] Would Hani and Slovo be accused of neoliberalism and counter-revolution?

Joe Slovo and Chris Hani died believing citizen activism would outlive them and defend the justice and human rights they fought for, says Jay Naidoo.

By Staff Reporter
Bredasdorp: DA and Cosatu to march against rape
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Bredasdorp: DA and Cosatu to march against rape

The DA and Cosatu will take part in marches against rape in Bredasdorp following the gang rape and murder of a teenager there.

By Sapa
Vavi warns Cosatu is ready for mother of all battles
Article
/ 7 February 2013

Vavi warns Cosatu is ready for mother of all battles

Cosatu is prepared to fight against Gauteng e-tolls, high electricity prices and corruption, says Zwelinzima Vavi.

By Sapa
ANC’s push for teaching as an essential service augurs conflict
Article
/ 6 February 2013

ANC’s push for teaching as an essential service augurs conflict

The ANC’s aggressive stance on teaching as an essential service bodes ill for three-year wage agreements reached in the public sector last year.

By Phillip De Wet
Politics need to know: ANC takes on Cosatu
Videos
/ 5 February 2013

Politics need to know: ANC takes on Cosatu

The M&G’s weekly guide to SA politics zooms in on the ANC and Cosatu’s brewing spat and calls for President Zuma to sack Communications Minister Dina Pule.

By Staff Reporter
ANC and Cosatu in agreement over youth wage subsidy
Article
/ 4 February 2013

ANC and Cosatu in agreement over youth wage subsidy

The ANC and its alliance partner Cosatu have concurred on their approach for the youth wage subsidy, says the ruling party.

By Sapa
Cosatu: Nkandla security spending is ‘grotesque’
Article
/ 29 January 2013

Cosatu: Nkandla security spending is ‘grotesque’

The R206-million security upgrade to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home, in KwaZulu-Natal, is "grotesque", says Cosatu.

By Sapa
Cosatu: Public works’ Nkandla report reveals nothing new
Article
/ 28 January 2013

Cosatu: Public works’ Nkandla report reveals nothing new

A public works report detailing the costs for President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home, in KwaZulu-Natal, has revealed nothing new, says Cosatu.

By Sapa
Cosatu set to continue e-toll demonstrations
Article
/ 28 January 2013

Cosatu set to continue e-toll demonstrations

The Congress of South African Trade Unions says it is planning renewed protests against e-tolling.

By Sapa
M&G Hangout: Behind the Moeletsi Mbeki story
Videos
/ 25 January 2013

M&G Hangout: Behind the Moeletsi Mbeki story

Moeletsi Mbeki has been accused of engaging in the very shady BEE deals he condemns. Watch our video explanation of the story.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu: We are calling the farmworkers’ strike off
Article
/ 22 January 2013

Cosatu: We are calling the farmworkers’ strike off

The Western Cape farmworkers’ strike has been called off, says the trade union federation’s provincial secretary general Tony Ehrenreich.

By Jenna Etheridge
Farm protests: Unions, DA plead for government intervention
Article
/ 13 January 2013

Farm protests: Unions, DA plead for government intervention

Labour protests across the Western Cape are due to intensify as various players in the saga, including ANC allies, plead for government intervention.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Cosatu consider e-toll protest in North-west
Article
/ 31 December 2012

Cosatu consider e-toll protest in North-west

Cosatu has been deciding whether to go ahead with a planned protest at the Swartruggens toll gate on the N4.

By Sapa
ANC and Cosatu square off at Mangaung
Article
/ 20 December 2012

ANC and Cosatu square off at Mangaung

The ANC and Cosatu are embroiled in a bitter public spat at the Mangaung electoral conference in spite of an impassioned call for unity by Jacob Zuma.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Cosatu urges road users not to buy e-tags
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Cosatu urges road users not to buy e-tags

Gauteng road users have been urged to not buy e-tags after the high court in Pretoria dismissed an application to scrap e-tolls.

By Sapa
Weekend 101: A royal bundle of joy
Videos
/ 7 December 2012

Weekend 101: A royal bundle of joy

Cosatu’s demonstration blocks Gauteng’s highways, Egyptians take to the streets again and the royal family make a big announcement.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu e-toll protest: Our way or the highway
Videos
/ 6 December 2012

Cosatu e-toll protest: Our way or the highway

It was gridlock on Gauteng’s highways as Cosatu led a drive-slow in protest of the controversial e-tolling system.

By Staff Reporter
Muted beginning to Cosatu’s e-tolls protest
Article
/ 6 December 2012

Muted beginning to Cosatu’s e-tolls protest

There has been a lacklustre start to Cosatu’s e-tolling demonstration as only a handful of protesters gathered to take part in the planned drive-slow.

By Nickolaus Bauer and Phillip De Wet
Going nowhere slowly: Cosatu lays out e-toll protest plan
Article
/ 5 December 2012

Going nowhere slowly: Cosatu lays out e-toll protest plan

Highways in Ekurhuleni and Jo’burg will be gridlocked on Thursday as Cosatu protests against the controversial e-tolling system.

By Nickolaus Bauer
‘Phansi e-toll phansi’
Videos
/ 30 November 2012

‘Phansi e-toll phansi’

Cosatu gathered hundreds of people to march through the streets of the Jo’burg city centre against e-tolling.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu e-toll march: Govt vows to punish vandals
Article
/ 29 November 2012

Cosatu e-toll march: Govt vows to punish vandals

Any person who damaged property during the scheduled e-toll protests would have to face the law, says the government.

By Sapa
Zille wants army in Western Cape’s rural areas
Article
/ 28 November 2012

Zille wants army in Western Cape’s rural areas

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must send army troops to Western Cape rural areas to prevent farmworker violence, says Helen Zille.

By Sapa
Malema, Cosatu speak out on Lenasia demolitions
Article
/ 22 November 2012

Malema, Cosatu speak out on Lenasia demolitions

Lenasia residents whose houses have been demolished must be compensated, Cosatu Gauteng has said, while Julius Malema will visit the area.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
Farm public hearings to get underway
Article
/ 22 November 2012

Farm public hearings to get underway

Public hearings will begin this week to gather the opinions of farmworkers and their employers on labour conditions.

By Sapa Ap
Cosatu demands motion of no confidence against Zille
Article
/ 21 November 2012

Cosatu demands motion of no confidence against Zille

The ANC and opposition parties should table a motion of no confidence in Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, Cosatu has said.

By Sapa Author
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