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Cosatu protesters demonstrate against the DA march. Picture: Jacob Moshokoa/EWN

Cosatu infighting

Netshitenze: Factionalism within Cosatu undermines voice of workers

By Ziyanda Ngcobo

Joel Netshitenze says to lose the largest union like Cosatu due to factionalism has undermined the voice of workers.

  • FILE: Supporters dressed in ANC and Cosatu colours making their way into Moreleta Park ahead of the May Day address by president Jacob Zuma on 1 May 2016. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Cosatu urges ANC to take responsibility, resolve disunity & scandals

    The trade union federation says never-ending scandals are hurting the ANC’s claim to the moral high ground.

    2269 days ago
  • FILE: Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)’s May Day rally underway. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu affiliates steadfast in bid for Special National Congress

    The unions include Numsa, Fawu, Safpu, Sassawu, Saccawu, Denosa and the CWU.

    2651 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.

    2690 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.

    2690 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.

    2691 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 on 29 March, 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Vavi 'not resigning', but forces Cosatu's hand

    Zwelinzima Vavi says he’s not resigning but expects to be fired for refusing to attend tomorrow's CEC meeting.

    2693 days ago
  • Congress of South African Trade Union (Cosatu) General-Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    Vavi due to make 'big announcement'

    Zwelinzima Vavi has refused to say what’s being announced but has said it will be about his future.

    2693 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu leadership at Press conference at Cosatu House in Johannesburg on 11 November 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerein/EWN.

    Vavi to consult with allies over Cosatu's claims

    Zwelinzima Vavi says he's not going to respond to all the claims levelled against him by the federation’s CEC.

    2717 days ago
  • FILE: Tough questions about the stand off between rival factions within Cosatu. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu to question Vavi over CEC meeting boycott

    Zwelinzima Vavi tweeted that he wouldn’t attend this week’s meeting saying it was wrong to continue.

    2718 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu Secretary-General Cosatu Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: AFP.

    No confirmation yet from Cosatu on Vavi's fate

    Zwelinzima Vavi refused to attend the meeting that started on Monday, saying it shouldn’t go ahead.

    2719 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu leadership at Press conference at Cosatu House in Johannesburg on 11 November 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerein/EWN.

    Cosatu affiliates call for cancellation of CEC

    An application to have a new metalworkers union brought into the fold will be tabled if the CEC goes ahead.

    2721 days ago
  • Congress of South African Trade Union (Cosatu) House in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Picture: Janice Healing/EWN.

    NUM: Cosatu's divisions resolved

    NUM says now that Zwelinzima Vavi is in office, the differences between top structures are resolved.

    2721 days ago
  • Congres of South African Trade Unions deputy general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Cosatu: 2015 is going to be tough

    Factions loyal to founding and current leaders have intensified the divisions.

    2774 days ago
  • South African Communist Party (SACP)’s secretary general, Blade Nzimande. Picture: Christa Eybers /EWN.

    Blades out at Slovo memorial

    SACP’s Blade Nzimande responded to an open letter written to the party by Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi.

    2775 days ago
  • Cosatu president Sidumo Dlamini. Picture: AFP.

    Numsa plans to take Dlamini to HRC

    The union claims the Cosatu president tried to incite violence among workers.

    2801 days ago
  • Cosatu President Sidumo Dlamini. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Dlamini slams 'corrupt' rival union

    Sidumo Dlamini says the leaders of Sapsu want to liquidate Cosatu.

    2804 days ago
  • FILE: General secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is seen at a Cosatu briefing in Johannesburg, on 15 September 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    Vavi echoes concerns over Cosatu/Numsa tension

    Vavi has reiterated that Cosatu is headed for a major split unless its alliance partners can intervene.

    2808 days ago
  • General secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is seen at a Cosatu briefing in Johannesburg, Monday, 15 September 2014.  Picture: Sapa.

    ‘Imagine telling Madiba that Cosatu was collapsing’

    Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says the current infighting in the trade union federation would sadden the late Nelson Mandela. He says the union owes it to Madiba's legacy to work through their differences.

    2810 days ago
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