Whether charges go ahead against Cosatu’s embattled general secretary or not, the real loser is the trade union federation’s credibility.
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union has denied supporting Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi’s apology for an extra-marital affair.
In a public address to Sadtu members, Zwelinzima Vavi has seemingly moved to pacify his enemies by slating the national development plan.
Zwelinzima Vavi’s foes in the trade federation say he has brought Cosatu into disrepute and must face the music.
Cosatu’s relevance is ebbing away and if this trend continues, it will be a federation for unions of petit-bourgeois government employees.
In a matter of days this past week, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi was accused of rape – and had the grievance against him dropped.
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Should we hold our leaders to higher moral standards than the rest of society, or should we view them as flawed human beings, asks Khaya Dlanga.
Cosatu has the right to continue with claims of rape against Zwelinzima Vavi if it feels it has enough evidence, according to the labour department.
The rape allegation that Zwelinzima Vavi has faced throws into sharp relief SA’s muddled conceptions of rape and morality, writes Verashni Pillay.
The ANC Women’s League has expressed concern about the sexual harassment complaint against Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi being withdrawn.
National Union of Mineworkers boss Frans Baleni has dismissed claims that he planted the woman who has accused Zwelinzima Vavi of rape.
The woman who accused Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of rape dropped the case, following a two-hour internal inquiry at Cosatu House.
The woman who has accused Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of rape will tell her story at the federation’s internal process on the matter.
Numsa’s KwaZulu-Natal branch says it is fully behind Vavi, who is innocent until proven guilty despite public opinion.
A woman who apparently accused Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of raping her has written an open letter about the encounter.
A case of extortion has been opened against a woman who allegedly tried to blackmail Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi over a rape claim.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has denied rape allegations made by a colleague but admitted to cheating on his wife.
The Cosatu leader has accused his attackers of abandoning the working class agenda to appease government.
Matuma Letsoalo spoke to NUMSA general secretary Irvin Jim about the crusade against Zwelinzima Vavi and the tripartite alliance.
Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi fears for his life and has increased security to protect himself, he has told Eyewitness News.
Numsa says it wants the investigation into Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to be stopped or it will call for a special congress.
Union’s deputy general secretary Suraya Jawoodeen was dumped for allegedly aligning herself with Zwelinzima Vavi.
Zwelinzima Vavi’s detractors say he covered up a report critical of his ally Collin Matjila, the chief executive of Cosatu’s investment company.
The M&G has obtained a copy of the submission by the National Union of Metalworkers to facilitators conducting an inquiry into the problems in Cosatu.
South Africa has not made the most of hosting the 2010 Fifa World Cup to develop world-class soccer players, says Cosatu leader Zwelinzima Vavi.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi may have survived a bid to oust him at this week’s trade union federation meeting, but faces a new battle.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi will continue to serve in his position, says the trade union.
Congress of South African Trade Unions general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi will continue to serve in his position, the trade union federation has said.
Sources say Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi was not removed from his position as general secretary at the central executive committee meeting.
An investigation into Cosatu’s general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has brought tensions to a boil between leaders in the trade union federation.
South Africa faces massive problems in its economy despite achieving democracy 19 years ago, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.