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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Picture: EWN.

Numsa expelled from cosatu

ANC not worried about Numsa support in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Xolani Koyana

ANC confident Numsa's expulsion from Cosatu won't affect its chances of retaining Nelson Mandela Bay.

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  • Caption: Cosatu President Sdumo Dlamini and members of the federation's leadership at a press conference at Cosatu House. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Cosatu… a federation on the mend

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    2448 days ago
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    ‘Cosatu has moved on from Numsa, Vavi expulsion’

    Cosatu’s deputy president says the federation is united despite much criticism.

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

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  • FILE. Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) President S'dumo Dlamini. Picture: Official Cosatu Facebook page.

    Cosatu 'moving on' from Numsa, Vavi expulsion

    Those who disagree will be able to voice it at Cosatu’s congress which begins today.

    2455 days ago
  • FILE: Irvin Jim says the union has given up the fight against what he calls the 'leadership clique' currently running the trade union federation. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Numsa to 'abandon' Cosatu

    Numsa's national executive committee met at weekend to discuss the prospect of forming a federation.

    2469 days ago
  • FILE: Former Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

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  • FILE: Axed Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

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  • FILE: Numsa has previously resolved that that federation could turn into a new political party. Picture: Twitter, @Radio702.

    ‘There’s no way Numsa can reclaim Cosatu’

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    2577 days ago
  • FILE: David Sipunzi addressed NUM delegates at the union's elective congress. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

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    2578 days ago
  • FILE: Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Sdumo Dlamini. Picture: Official Cosatu Facebook page.

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