Political analyst Prof. Andre Duvenhage, has given some backing to the claims of ousted Cosatu general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi that his expulsion is based on a clash of personalities within the trade union’s leadership. Vavi was booted out after an almost unanimous decision amongst Cosatu’s Central Executive Committee, following a[…]
Cosatu will study two forensic reports on the union federation and if necessary point out illegal activities to law enforcement agencies. “Where there are issues of fraud and corruption… they must be reported to the law enforcement agencies accordingly,” Congress of SA Trade Unions deputy general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali told[…]
The Congress of SA Trade Unions has expelled its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, SABC news reported on Monday. SABC News tweeted: “#SABCNews has reliably learnt that #Cosatu general secretary #Zwelinzima #Vavi has been expelled. What’s your reaction? @SABCNewsOnline”. At 7.54pm Vavi tweeted: “Don’t mourn – Organise!” Cosatu spokesman Patrick Craven[…]
Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi said on Sunday that he is not resigning from the federation. “This is a deliberate act of defiance on my part, even if in the end it turns out to be symbolic,” he told reporters at a briefing in Johannesburg. “It sends a message to[…]
A forensic report into alleged impropriety in the sale of Cosatu’s old head office and purchase of a new one implicates general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, the trade union federation said on Thursday. The report, by auditing firm Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo, which was handed to the central executive committee (CEC), showed[…]
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi on Tuesday said he did not regret boycotting the trade union federation’s central executive committee (CEC) meeting this week, despite rumours he could face suspension again. “Frankly, I don’t care what happens,” he told reporters in Pretoria on the sidelines of a court case involving[…]
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has admitted that the trade union federation is in trouble, The Star reported on Friday. “Cosatu today is in tatters and absolutely in trouble. Factionalism is tearing it apart,” Vavi was quoted as saying at a memorial service in Sasolburg on Thursday. “When we see[…]
The decision taken by the Cosatu central executive committee to expel Numsa from the trade union federation has “momentous implications”, general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Tuesday. “I am ready to admit that at times I have had to articulate views that contradicted my own, but always with the firm[…]
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has remained mum on what his next step will be after the expulsion of Numsa from the trade union federation. On Sunday he took to twitter to explain that he will allow all to have their say before making an official comment. “Deliberating allowing all[…]
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi urged government on Friday to immediately cut diplomatic ties with Israel. “This government of ours must, not tomorrow but today, buy a ticket for the ambassador of Israel, take him to the airport and send him back home,” said Vavi in Pretoria. “They should send[…]
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