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Zwelinzima Vavi

Vavi on being an ANC MP: I would be compromising myself
Article
/ 7 January 2014

Vavi on being an ANC MP: I would be compromising myself

Zwelinzima Vavi says he will not become an ANC MP because he does not want to abandon the working class of South Africa.

By Matuma Letsoala
Vavi attacks Zuma at Numsa memorial lecture
Article
/ 19 December 2013

Vavi attacks Zuma at Numsa memorial lecture

Zwelinzima Vavi says Jacob Zuma has ignored festering corruption within government while failing to abate the country’s unemployment crisis.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Numsa pledges allegiance to Vavi
Article
/ 18 December 2013

Numsa pledges allegiance to Vavi

Numsa’s president says the union will stand by suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, who was "isolated by forces of darkness".

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Cosatu not invited to Numsa special congress
Article
/ 17 December 2013

Cosatu not invited to Numsa special congress

Cosatu sent greetings to the Numsa special congress but stopped short of supporting the event after not being invited to address delegates.

By Sapa
Numsa conference: Digging deeper into a tripartite alliance split?
Article
/ 17 December 2013

Numsa conference: Digging deeper into a tripartite alliance split?

As Numsa prepares for its special conference, some wonder if a split from the tripartite alliance – and away from the ANC – is on the table.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
ANC and partners are in trouble, says Vavi
Article
/ 14 December 2013

ANC and partners are in trouble, says Vavi

Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has criticised the ANC and tripartite alliance, saying the party should not be buried with Madiba.

By Staff Reporter
Vavi to visit Mandela public viewing
Article
/ 12 December 2013

Vavi to visit Mandela public viewing

Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has arrived at the Fountains Valley park-and-ride facility in Pretoria for a second day.

By Sapa
SACP invokes Mandela’s name in call for unity
Article
/ 8 December 2013

SACP invokes Mandela’s name in call for unity

The SACP says former president Nelson Mandela would have loved to see the tripartite alliance working together in unity.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Vavi: Oligarchs won’t hesitate to have us assassinated
Article
/ 4 December 2013

Vavi: Oligarchs won’t hesitate to have us assassinated

In support of Numsa’s assertions that it’s being targeted for political reasons, Zwelinzima Vavi has spoken out against the "self-serving oligarchs".

By Sapa
Cosatu E Cape rebukes Dlamini for special congress delay
Article
/ 2 December 2013

Cosatu E Cape rebukes Dlamini for special congress delay

Cosatu’s PEC in the Eastern Cape has torn into its president Sdumo Dlamini for delaying the special congress, which was called for two months ago.

By Matuma Letsoala
Mantashe urges Dlamini supporters to go easy on Vavi
Article
/ 27 November 2013

Mantashe urges Dlamini supporters to go easy on Vavi

The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe has appealed to Cosatu leaders, including Sdumo Dlamini, to find solutions to their differences with Zwelinzima Vavi.

By Matuma Letsoala
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
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
Cosatu dogfight leaves Vavi limping
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Cosatu dogfight leaves Vavi limping

The beleaguered general secretary’s pack came off second best at a meeting of the divided federation.

By Charles Molele and Matuma Letsoala
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
Unions offer to bankroll Cosatu’s Vavi congress
Article
/ 7 November 2013

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.

By Matuma Letsoala and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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
Gauteng ANC springs nomination surprises
Article
/ 31 October 2013

Gauteng ANC springs nomination surprises

Branches in Gauteng want Vavi and Jim to be included on the list of those who will represent the ANC in Parliament after next year’s elections.

By Matuma Letsoala and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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
Satawu hit by sex scandal
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Satawu hit by sex scandal

South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union leader has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Habib: South Africans no longer shocked by political scandals
Article
/ 12 October 2013

Habib: South Africans no longer shocked by political scandals

Wits University’s vice chancellor, Adam Habib, said on Saturday that President Jacob Zuma is associated to political scandals too often.

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
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
Numsa office burglary was ‘politically motivated’
Article
/ 27 September 2013

Numsa office burglary was ‘politically motivated’

Numsa has said a break-in in its Johannesburg offices – in which "highly sensitive" computer equipment was stolen – was "well-orchestrated".

By Staff Reporter
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
New Cosatu leaders by year end?
Article
/ 20 September 2013

New Cosatu leaders by year end?

A bid is under way to force federation to hold a special congress to deal with ‘ANC lackeys’.

By Matuma Letsoala and Charles Molele
Symbolic policy can’t paper over NDP’s widening cracks
Analysis
/ 20 September 2013

Symbolic policy can’t paper over NDP’s widening cracks

An encouraging investment climate takes priority over good climate-change intentions.

By Jeff Rudin
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
Cosatu: Vavi to face additional charges for breaching suspension
Article
/ 19 September 2013

Cosatu: Vavi to face additional charges for breaching suspension

Cosatu’s president has confirmed that the trade union is investigating claims that Zwelinzima Vavi breached the conditions of his suspension.

By Khuthala Nandipha
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