Zwelinzima Vavi says he will not become an ANC MP because he does not want to abandon the working class of South Africa.
Zwelinzima Vavi says Jacob Zuma has ignored festering corruption within government while failing to abate the country’s unemployment crisis.
Numsa’s president says the union will stand by suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, who was "isolated by forces of darkness".
Cosatu sent greetings to the Numsa special congress but stopped short of supporting the event after not being invited to address delegates.
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.
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has criticised the ANC and tripartite alliance, saying the party should not be buried with Madiba.
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has arrived at the Fountains Valley park-and-ride facility in Pretoria for a second day.
The SACP says former president Nelson Mandela would have loved to see the tripartite alliance working together in unity.
In support of Numsa’s assertions that it’s being targeted for political reasons, Zwelinzima Vavi has spoken out against the "self-serving oligarchs".
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.
The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe has appealed to Cosatu leaders, including Sdumo Dlamini, to find solutions to their differences with Zwelinzima Vavi.
Numsa’s KZN secretary Mbuso Ngubane says Cedric Gina’s resignation is being exploited to paint a picture of an organisation in crisis.
Divisions in Cosatu have forced the federation to temporarily withhold its budgeted R8-million for the ANC’s election campaign.
Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini’s supporters won almost all the debates at its central executive committee meeting – another blow for Zwelinzima Vavi.
Briefing journalists on the outcome of a Cosatu meeting, the trade union says the investigation into Zwelinzima Vavi’s conduct is not yet complete.
The beleaguered general secretary’s pack came off second best at a meeting of the divided federation.
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.
Cosatu says it cannot afford the special conference needed to discuss Zwelinzima Vavi’s fate, but his supporters have offered to fund it.
Zwelinzima Vavi has stated that he believed his public apology for his affair with a Cosatu staff member would save him from being suspended.
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.
In a declaration after its national general council, Sadtu has urged its members to support Cosatu’s suspension of general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
Sars says it won’t comment on Zwelinzima Vavi’s tax affairs, saying it was ‘unfortunate’ he decided to air his concerns on Twitter.
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union leader has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
Wits University’s vice chancellor, Adam Habib, said on Saturday that President Jacob Zuma is associated to political scandals too often.
Cosatu president Sidumo Dlamini has denied bowing to pressure from union affiliates to hold a 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.
Numsa has said a break-in in its Johannesburg offices – in which "highly sensitive" computer equipment was stolen – was "well-orchestrated".
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Cosatu’s president has confirmed that the trade union is investigating claims that Zwelinzima Vavi breached the conditions of his suspension.