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FILE. Zwelinzima Vavi says affiliates agreed to postpone a decision on Numsa’s expulsion to reflect on reports. Picture: Sapa.

Numsa special congress

Vavi: No resolution found on Numsa decision

By Govan Whittles

Zwelinzima Vavi says affiliates agreed to postpone a decision on Numsa’s expulsion to reflect on reports.

  • FILE. Cosatu's Dumisani Dakile. Picture: Sapa.

    Political paralysis within Cosatu continues

    Cosatu & union leaders have for a second time adjourned before voting on whether to expel Numsa.

    2373 days ago
  • Numsa is facing suspension from Cosatu for its decision not to support the ANC during the 7 May elections. Picture: Sapa.

    Numsa tight-lipped on its agenda

    The union reportedly wants the president to resign and is preparing itself for a life outside Cosatu.

    2558 days ago
  • Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim. Picture: Sapa.

    Numsa leaders to meet on Cosatu

    Cosatu's national leaders say there is no doubt Numsa is working against the federation.

    2603 days ago
  • FILE: Numsa plans to honour the seven day deadline from Cosatu to motivate why it should not be expelled from the trade union federation. Picture: SAPA.

    Numsa to honour Cosatu deadline

    Cosatu last week issued a deadline to Numsa to clarify decisions taken at its special congress in December.

    2608 days ago
  • Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN

    Numsa mobilisation plans well on course

    South Africa’s biggest union says it has made significant progress with the formation of a united front.

    2608 days ago
  • Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    Jim vows to fight for workers

    The Numsa general secretary called for the nationalisation of mines and an export tax on minerals.

    2627 days ago
  • FILE: A special briefing today could also explain whether or not Zwelinzima Vavi misspent Cosatu funds. Picture: GCIS.

    Cosatu to decide on special congress

    A special briefing today could also explain whether or not Zwelinzima Vavi misspent Cosatu funds.

    2628 days ago
  • Numsa will today decide where, when and how they will meet with Cosatu over its decision not to back the ANC. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA

    Numsa to decide over Cosatu meeting

    Numsa will today decide where, when and how they will meet with Cosatu over its decision not to back the ANC.

    2653 days ago
  • Cosatu will meet to discuss Numsa’s decision not to support the ANC. Picture: Sapa.

    Cosatu and Numsa to meet

    Cosatu will meet to discuss Numsa’s decision not to support the ANC.

    2653 days ago
  • The union’s top six leaders will meet this week over resolutions adopted at its special congress. Picture: Sapa.

    Numsa leaders to meet over resolutions

    The union’s top six leaders will meet this week over resolutions adopted at its special congress.

    2656 days ago
  • FILE: The union has recently been excluded from the ANC and its alliance partners’ meetings. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN

    Numsa not fazed by exclusion

    The union has recently been excluded from the ANC and its alliance partners’ meetings.

    2657 days ago
  • Suspended Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: Sapa.

    Vavi: Detractors fear special congress

    Cosatu’s suspended general secretary says his opponents fear a loss if it goes down to a vote.

    2662 days ago
  • Zwelinzima Vavi with Numsa leadership at its special congress on 18 December 2013. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Numsa to explore its options

    Numsa’s president says the union is currently exploring & learning how to strengthen its organisation.

    2677 days ago
  • FILE: The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it will support and campaign for the ANC in next year’s general elections. Picture: EWN.

    SACP fully behind ANC

    The SACP has vowed to confront what it calls ‘all forms of opposition’ against the ruling party.

    2678 days ago
  • Numsa leadership (with Andrew Chirwa at far right) with suspended Cosatu Secretary General Zwelinzima Vavi (second from right) at the union's special congress, 18 December 2013. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN

    Numsa: 20 years, no change

    The union says it sees no reason to continue supporting the ANC as it's failing South Africans.

    2678 days ago
  • FILE: The Democratic Alliance on Saturday 21 December agreed with Numsa's call for president Jacob Zuma to resign. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    DA joins Numsa on Zuma resignation

    The DA’s Mmusi Maimane says Zuma’s reign is failing South Africa.

    2679 days ago
  • Suspended Cosatu General Secretary says President Jacob Zuma's administration has failed the working class. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    'Zuma administration has failed working class'

    Zwelinzima Vavi says Zuma's administration has done little to reduce unemployment.

    2681 days ago
  • Suspended Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says the tripartite alliance is at a crossroads. Picture: Sapa.

    'Tripartite alliance not a weapon'

    Zwelinzima Vavi addressed Numsa's special congress in his personal capacity yesterday.

    2682 days ago
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