ARTICLES RELATING TO COSATU

Vavi tells union to be more militant

2013-05-17 21:23
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The National Union of Metalworkers of SA must be more militant and even risk death, but also foster unity, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

Cosatu rejects Zille on youth subsidy

2013-05-17 08:21
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Cosatu has rejected the claim by DA leader Helen Zille that the trade union federation is keeping people unemployed by influencing government not to implement the youth wage subsidy.

Tighten Marikana security, urges Cosatu

2013-05-14 19:44

Security must be prioritised around Lonmin's Marikana mine to prevent deaths amid a flare up of labour unrest, the Congress of SA Trade Unions says.

Police sent to Wonderkop Stadium

2013-05-14 15:54

A large number of police are at Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, where Amcu members are set to meet.

Back to work for bus drivers

2013-05-13 21:54

It is back to work for thousands of bus drivers who have held out for almost a month to ultimately accept a salary increase of 9.5%.

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Vavi speaks out against xenophobia

2013-05-10 13:40

Root out economic misery and issues like xenophobia will be rooted out, Costau general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says. Watch.

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ANC defends Cosatu's stance on NDP

2013-05-09 19:46

ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte says that Cosatu's critique of certain elements of the National Development Plan is not unjustified.

Cosatu shocked by jobless rate

2013-05-08 11:51
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The latest unemployment figures released by Statistics SA which place the official jobless rate at 25.2% are demoralising, Cosatu says.

The ANC is failing the poor, says DA

2013-05-06 22:18
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The DA is calling on President Jacob Zuma to stand up against Cosatu and ensure that growth policies are implemented amid the rising tide of unemployment.

Briefing was damage control exercise, DA says

2013-05-03 16:07
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A news briefing by several ministers on the landing of a civilian aircraft at an air force base was a damage control exercise, the DA says.

Look after farmworkers, miners - Zuma

2013-05-01 21:16

Organised labour must pay more attention to the living conditions of South African miners and farmworkers, President Jacob Zuma says.

Cosatu - Gupta saga an insult

2013-05-01 12:57
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South Africans have been insulted by the Gupta family's alleged misuse of government resources, Cosatu says.

Sadtu denies getting panties letter

2013-05-01 07:53

Cosatu and teacher union Sadtu have denied receiving correspondence from Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga which was published as an open letter.

ANCWL: Hands off Motshekga

2013-04-25 17:18

The ANC Women’s League has come out in support of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga following Sadtu's call for her and her director general Bobby Soobrayan to resign.

Cape Town bus drivers renew protests

2013-04-25 14:34

Striking bus drivers have renewed their protests in Cape Town, insisting their demands be met.

Don't punish teachers, Cosatu warns

2013-04-24 18:49

Cosatu has warned Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga not to take action against protesting teachers.

Protesters try to force way into Union Buildings

2013-04-24 15:04
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Police have struggled to control thousands of striking teachers' union members who pushed through police barriers in an attempt to enter the Union Buildings.

Strike and be disciplined, teachers warned

2013-04-23 22:27

Teachers joining a planned SA Democratic Teachers' Union protest march will face disciplinary procedures, the basic education department says.

Bus firms must pay decent wages - Cosatu

2013-04-23 19:59

Cosatu has expressed support for striking bus workers' demands for a pay rise, and urged companies to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.

Changes to info bill, but debate continues

2013-04-23 17:39

The amended protection of state information bill looks set to be debated by the National Assembly.

Protest ahead of shoplifter assault case

2013-04-22 11:51

Cosatu members are protesting outside a Limpopo court, calling for the "harshest sentences" for three people accused of allegedly assaulting a shoplifter with a hammer.

Vavi: Leaks worse than treason

2013-04-18 18:30

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has accused unnamed leaders of the trade union federation of treason for feeding rumours to the media, saying it was worse than treason.

Spat over protest at SA Israel concert

2013-04-18 09:40
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Cosatu has condemned the assault of two women during a pro-Palestinian protest at a concert celebrating Israel's independence day, but the SA Zionist Federation says the protesters were disruptive.

DA, Cosatu team up against Cape e-tolls

2013-04-16 14:57

E-tolling in the Western Cape has forced the DA and Cosatu to fight the ANC together in resisting plans to charge motorists for using highways, a report states.

Birthday wishes for Zuma

2013-04-12 17:41

The ANC in the North West and the Congress of SA Trade Unions have wished President Jacob Zuma a happy 71st birthday.

 

Unions, officials under attack - Numsa

2013-05-17 13:28

Attacks on Cosatu unions and its officials should be taken seriously, Numsa president Cedric Gcina says.

Vavi: Big business is stunting growth

2013-05-16 16:27

Big business is the greatest obstacle to the growth of small business in South Africa, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Marikana on high alert

2013-05-14 15:57

Law enforcement agencies must prioritise the area surrounding Lonmin's Marikana mine in Rustenburg, North West, Cosatu says.

Cosatu vows to get tough on e-tolls

2013-05-14 12:44

The Congress of SA Trade Unions is preparing to bring Gauteng's highways to a halt in a bid to pressure the government to ban labour brokers and scrap e-tolls.

Vavi: Unemployment a ticking bomb

2013-05-12 10:33
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Unemployment in South Africa is a ticking bomb, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Vavi: Capitalism the real enemy

2013-05-10 11:55
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Issues such as xenophobia, corruption, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are rooted in economic misery, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Cosatu urged to take stand against AA

2013-05-08 13:28

Solidarity says it would send a strong message if Cosatu could agree with it in court that the government approach to affirmative action is irrational and wrong.

Cosatu: Employers are drunk with profits

2013-05-07 13:47

The Congress of SA Trade Unions says it is fully behind bus drivers' demands, who are striking for a double-digit pay increase and work improvements.

Expose 'real' Gupta culprits, says Vavi

2013-05-03 20:55

The real culprits behind the unauthorised landing of a Gupta family jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base must be exposed, not "scapegoats", Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Waterkloof saga: Security was paramount - official

2013-05-02 22:00
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Virendra Gupta, the Indian High Commissioner, says special permission to land a chartered jet at Waterkloof Air Force base was obtained for security reasons, a report says.

Cosatu must focus on unity - Nzimande

2013-05-01 19:13

Workers must defend the unity within Cosatu, SA Communist Party general-secretary Blade Nzimande says.

May Day rallies to be held all over SA

2013-05-01 10:49

Numerous rallies are expected to be held across South Africa on Workers' Day.

Calls for reflection on Freedom Day

2013-04-26 22:37

In celebrating Freedom Day, South Africans should reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought for democracy, the ANC and its alliance partner Cosatu say.

'Pain' for printers in digital age

2013-04-25 15:07

The newspaper industry is struggling to survive as consumers migrate to digital news forms.

Dept: Poor hardest hit by teacher strike

2013-04-24 22:18

A protest march held by the SA Democratic Teachers Union exclusively affected pupils from poor communities, the department of basic education says.

Cosatu threatens to join teachers

2013-04-24 16:47

If calls by protesting Sadtu members are not heeded, Cosatu members will join them on the streets, its Western Cape secretary Tony Ehrenreich has vowed.

Cosatu: Apartheid lingers in SA education

2013-04-24 13:52
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Structural deficiencies in the South African education system need to be addressed urgently, Cosatu has said during a protest by teachers.

Corruption Watch not probing unions

2013-04-23 20:02

Corruption Watch says it is not investigating Cosatu or any other union, and reiterated its commitment to exposing and fighting the abuse of public resources.

Cosatu is not divided, Numsa says

2013-04-23 18:51

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA says Cosatu is united, despite claims that corruption allegations are causing a rift within the trade union federation.

Bail for workers accused of brutal assault

2013-04-22 16:24

Three Jane Furse shop workers accused of assaulting a suspected shoplifter have been granted bail of R2 000 each by the Nebo Magistrate's Court, in Limpopo.

Cosatu dismisses DA's tolls claim

2013-04-18 20:03

Cosatu on Thursday rejected the DA's claims that the ANC was not supporting moves to oppose tolling in the Western Cape.

Vavi: Cosatu leakers will be dealt with

2013-04-18 15:51

Individuals leaking divisive information within Cosatu will be harshly dealt with, its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has told a workers’ summit.

Cosatu slams retailers over meat scandal

2013-04-16 16:53

Cosatu is accusing retailers, including Woolworths and Pick 'n Pay, of negligence for stocking mislabelled meat products and wants the matter to be investigated.

ANC condemns 'dastardly' Boston blasts

2013-04-16 13:30
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The ANC and other political parties and unions have condemned the twin blasts in Boston which left at least three people dead, saying there can be no justification for such a "despicable act".

Make e-tolls unworkable, motorists told

2013-04-11 22:18
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Public resistance is mounting against plans to start charging motorists using Gauteng highways, with calls being made to protest and boycott e-tags.

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