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FILE: Centre stage at the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ (Cosatu) National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

Cosatu special national congress

Cosatu delegates warned against 'corrupt money'

By Govan Whittles

Cosatu says it has evidence of western countries paying detractors to ensure its destruction.

  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Zuma: Price of bread, oil are dictated to people

    He says it’s the capitalist class that decides the price of oil and bread and the people have no choice.

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  • Cosatu President Sdumo Dlamini holds hands with union leadership during the opening day of the national congress. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Dlamini: There are no divisions at this congress

    Sidumo Dlamini says there are no enemies at the congress and that all the unions there support Cosatu.

    2375 days ago
  • The Congress of South African Trade Unions’ national congress is taking place in Midrand. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu divisions apparent at congress

    Sasawu is one of Numsa’s most vocal supporters and it did not send a delegation.

    2375 days ago
  • Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    'Cosatu leaders must put federation first'

    Delegates at the group's congress in Midrand have been asked to put internal squabbles aside.

    2375 days ago
  • Cosatu members sing during the opening day of the union federation's two-day Special National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Cosatu: We will mark our revival with National Congress

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

    2375 days ago
  • Cosatu members sing during the opening day of the union federation's two-day Special National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Political review: Cosatu special congress

    Political analyst Dumisani Hlophe reviews Cosatu’s two-day special national congress which took place in Midrand.

    2506 days ago
  • Cosatu members at the union’s special national congress held at Gallagher Convention Center on 13 July 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu wraps up intense congress

    S'dumo Dlamini wrapped up the federation’s special national congress with a declaration calling for unity.

    2507 days ago
  • Delegates at day two of Cosatu’s Special National Congress in Midrand on 14 July 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu congress wraps up with a declaration calling for unity

    Cosatu’s National Office Bearers have thanked delegates who fought for unity during the congress.

    2507 days ago
  • FILE: Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Sdumo Dlamini. Picture: Official Cosatu Facebook page.

    ‘Numsa is trying to destroy the federation’

    Cosatu President Sdumo Dlamini says Numsa had ample time to return to the federation but chose not to.

    2507 days ago
  • FILE: Congress of South African Trade Unions delegates at the union's special congress in Midrand on 13 July 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Cosatu: Dlamini slams affiliates who source money from overseas

    S'dumo Dlamini’s statements were directly targeted at Numsa, Vavi & Cosatu affiliates loyal to them.

    2507 days ago
  • Cosatu president S'dumo Dlamini. Picture: Cosatu/Facebook

    S'dumo Dlamini: Cosatu has proved its critics wrong

    Dlamini has lauded Cosatu for the manner in which constructive debate between affiliates was handled.

    2508 days ago
  • Cosatu members sing during the opening day of the union federation's two-day Special National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Rebel unions dealt first blow at Cosatu congress

    Unions aligned with Numsa failed to force the gathering to hear an appeal by the union & Zwelinzima Vavi.

    2508 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.

    2508 days ago
  • Cosatu members sing during the opening day of the union federation's two-day Special National Congress in Midrand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    The battle to save Cosatu

    Cosatu’s Special National Congress has been called to discuss unity in the federation. A move to have Numsa’s expulsion and Zwelinzima Vavi's dismissal discussed is expected from unions loyal to the metalworkers.

    2508 days ago
  • Cosatu’s national office bearers caucusing at the Special National Congress. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cosatu congress: Media barred from reporting on crucial items

    CEC members have denied that the media blackout is an attempt to manipulate the agenda.

    2508 days ago
  • Cosatu members at the union’s special national congress held at Gallagher Convention Center on 13 July 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    High security as Cosatu congress kicks off

    The congress kicks off after two years of infighting between affiliates at Cosatu’s highest structures.

    2508 days ago
  • Cosatu leadership at the trade union federation’s CEC meeting at Cosatu House where Zwelinzima Vavi was fired on Tuesday 31 March 2015. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN

    Cosatu faces tough tasks at special congress

    The trade union federation is hosting a special national congress in Midrand today & tomorrow.

    2509 days ago
  • Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Resistance expected over Numsa, Vavi issue

    While not on the agenda at Cosatu's congress, some will push for a discussion on Numsa & Vavi’s expulsion.

    2509 days ago
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