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Cosatu members sing during the opening day of the union federation's two-day Special National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

Cosatu dismisses vavi

Cosatu: We will mark our revival with National Congress

By Govan Whittles

Cosatu began its congress in Midrand today where 2,500 delegates will discuss its numerous challenges.

  • Cosatu members at the unions special national congress held at Gallagher Convention Center on 13 July 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu Congress: Delegates to elect new leaders

    The congress is expected to elect Bheki Ntshalintshali as Zwelinzima Vavi’s replacement.

    2462 days ago
  • Cosatu members at the union’s special national congress held at Gallagher Convention Centre on 13 July 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu's special national congress: Delegates endorse Limusa & Losi’s attendance

    Delegates spent nearly 10 hours trying to resolve the credentials issue and eventually put it to a vote.

    2594 days ago
  • FILE: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Cosatu members sit inside Johannesburg High Court ahead of the court hearing after Numsa made calls to be reinstated back to Cosatu on 9 June 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Disgruntled unions to discuss Vavi & Numsa before Cosatu congress

    The unions have openly declared their support for a campaign to reinstate Numsa and Zwelinzima Vavi.

    2595 days ago
  • FILE: Tough questions about the stand off between rival factions within Cosatu. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Numsa criticises Dlamini ahead of Cosatu congress

    Numsa appealed to delegates attending the congress to stand up against those who try to destroy Cosatu.

    2595 days ago
  • Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: GCIS.

    Vavi: Today’s ruling is a victory for Cosatu’s democracy

    Earlier today the High Court in Johannesburg ordered the federation to convene the congress in July.

    2657 days ago
  • Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini. Picture: AFP.

    Dlamini denies being forced to call a special congress

    Dlamini says Numsa's claim that the order is a victory for the unions supporting Vavi is false.

    2657 days ago
  • Axed general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi addressed a council in Salt River in his first public address since his booting from Cosatu on 9 April 2015. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    We'll reclaim Cosatu, say Vavi supporters

    Zwelinzima Vavi addressed a council in Salt River in his first public address since his booting from Cosatu.

    2689 days ago
  • Cosatu house in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Picture: Janice Healing/EWN.

    Craven: My career in labour movement not over

    Patrick Craven yesterday announced his resignation from Cosatu at a special briefing.

    2696 days ago
  • FILE: A group of Cosatu members outside Cosatu House in Johannesburg's CBD earlier this week. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Seven unions vow to defy Cosatu president

    Cosatu President Sidumo Dlamini told unions not to interact or work with Zwelinzima Vavi.

    2697 days ago
  • Former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi speaks during a press conference following his dismissal on Tuesday. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Vavi opens up after dismissal from Cosatu

    Zwelinzima Vavi has condemned the action taken by Cosatu to dismiss him, saying it was unfair and illegal.

    2697 days ago
  • Sacked Congress of South African Trade Union, Zwelinzima Vavi, speaking to the media during a press conference in Johannesburg on 1 April 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Vavi consulting lawyers and allied unions following dismissal

    Zwelinzima Vavi said his dismissal represented a turning point in South Africa's labour movement.

    2697 days ago
  • Cosatu House. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN

    'Members who work with Vavi face dire consequences'

    S'dumo Dlamini has warned that those helping sacked general secretary are violating Cosatu’s code of conduct.

    2698 days ago
  • Congress of South African Trade Union (Cosatu) General-Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi during a press conference about his future in the trade union federation 29 March 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    'Vavi dismissed for gross misconduct'

    The deputy general secretary on Tuesday said Vavi's decision to boycott meetings had a serious impact.

    2698 days ago
  • Congress of South African Trade Union's Zwelinzima Vavi during a press conference about his future in the trade union federation on 29 March 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Cosatu's CEC dismisses Vavi

    Cosatu’s Central Executive Committee meeting has voted to dismiss Secretary General Zwelinzima Vavi.

    2699 days ago
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