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COSATU endorsement did matter for the ANC, but it wasn't because COSATU was instructing the ANC to do anything. It was a powerful COSATU at the time, and it had members. It had really strong shop stewards who would go out onto the streets during election time.
Approached COSATU for affiliation. Obviously, we must remember that COSATU has that founding principle: one sector, one union, one country, one federation. And so, within the COSATU, there is already an established union that organizes in the security sector,
Touch a little bit more about the venue challenges faced by COSATU. And I just want to bring in labor analyst Kuetumelo Koboto to tell us more about the challenges in finding the venue in the lead up to this Congress. Ms. Koboto, you're live on Power News.
COSATU, and it's not just happening to COSATU. Most trade federations in Europe went through this. You have a trade federation that is dominated by the public sector union. You have a problem when it comes to the fundamental character of COSATU as an
Decided in a super resolution that COSATU members can support both the ANC and the SACP. But many questions arise as to the health, if you like, of the Tripod Alliance and ultimately the role that COSATU has to play in that Tripod Alliance. What, if anything,
Space for the COSATU to reflect honestly, engage constructively, and find a way forward to safeguard the unity and integrity of the Federation of Al-Ajabakai. The CEC will meet urgently to address issues and embark on a necessary constitutional, political, and
Move on to this. COSATU's 15th National Congress was a journey after just two days, the first time in the Federation's 40-year history that the National Congress failed to reach a quorum. Last week, we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson Sanele Sabela, who
Power. We are making decisions for ourselves. Decisions that will suit the citizens of this country. COSATU delegates have slammed the ANC's national chairperson Guidemandash for his conduct in refusing to deliver the party's message of support at COSATU's
Instances because I do think that the relationship between the ANC and COSATU and the SACP is on a deteriorating pattern. And Ahanda, I wonder how you slice it up. But listen to what Gwen Mantasha said after he walked out of the Cosatu Congress yesterday: you
Your house, when we visit, obviously you decide. So COSATU has the prerogative to decide the order of the agenda. It is the same when COSATU goes to speak at ANC events. We never tell them how to run it. We get told when to speak. I mean, even changes can
Reached new record highs for the second time this year. COSATU says the increases are another blow that workers and the economy can't afford. The Union Federation is calling on Parliament to pass the second Special Appropriation Bill, which allocates 10
The South African Communist Party already indicating that they will be contesting the elections independently, and that has raised quite some tension. And I know COSATU has decided on a super resolution that COSATU members can support both the ANC and
Challenge that is not helping unions is actually the misdiagnosis. While indeed COSATU must seriously engage in a discussion, in a context currently where a communist party is contesting elections, is it indeed the right position of a working class
That's correct, Mr Cotane. Obviously, the main topic on the agenda is the election of new leadership at COSATU, the new leadership of a new president, a first and second deputy president, a treasurer, general secretary, and a deputy general secretary. Now, of
You know? Huh? That's what happened at the 15th National Congress held by COSATU at Gallagher Estate. It disintegrated. And again, what does that tell you about the broader picture of the alliance between COSATU, ANC, and the SACP? This, of course, in the
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Approached COSATU for affiliation. Obviously, we must remember that COSATU has that founding principle: one sector, one union, one country, one federation. And so, within the COSATU, there is already an established union that organizes in the security sector,
COSATU, and it's not just happening to COSATU. Most trade federations in Europe went through this. You have a trade federation that is dominated by the public sector union. You have a problem when it comes to the fundamental character of COSATU as an
COSATU endorsement did matter for the ANC, but it wasn't because COSATU was instructing the ANC to do anything. It was a powerful COSATU at the time, and it had members. It had really strong shop stewards who would go out onto the streets during election time.
news at 10, a very good morning. I'm Tantla Sihume. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, or COSATU, will today reconvene its 15th National Congress, where delegates are expected to elect a new leadership. The Congress follows an unsuccessful attempt in
Right, let's talk about this now. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, that is COSATU, their 15th National Congress takes place in Midrin this week. The gathering comes at a moment when the Federation is being forced to confront questions that go well
Decided in a super resolution that COSATU members can support both the ANC and the SACP. But many questions arise as to the health, if you like, of the Tripod Alliance and ultimately the role that COSATU has to play in that Tripod Alliance. What, if anything,
Your house, when we visit, obviously you decide. So COSATU has the prerogative to decide the order of the agenda. It is the same when COSATU goes to speak at ANC events. We never tell them how to run it. We get told when to speak. I mean, even changes can
a difficult and painful moment in the life of the Federation. However, the decision has been taken in the interest of protecting the unity, integrity, and organizational strength of COSATU. There are no winners when COSATU is divided. The decision was taken.
Move on to this. COSATU's 15th National Congress was a journey after just two days, the first time in the Federation's 40-year history that the National Congress failed to reach a quorum. Last week, we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson Sanele Sabela, who
Space for the COSATU to reflect honestly, engage constructively, and find a way forward to safeguard the unity and integrity of the Federation of Al-Ajabakai. The CEC will meet urgently to address issues and embark on a necessary constitutional, political, and
of protecting the unity, integrity, and organizational strength of Kosatu. There are no winners when COSATU is divided. The decision was taken in accordance with the COSATU constitutional clauses governing the adjournment of the National Congress Clause 3.4 of
Outgoing COSATU President Zingis Walosi has urged delegates to set aside their political differences and put the interests of the working class first. Nearly 3,000 delegates are gathered in Kempton Park on the three days to elect new national office bearers at
and conclude with a presentation of the Congress declaration and the announcement of the elected COSATU National Office Bearers. COSATU President Zingisha Lossi will deliver the opening address with messages of support from Alliance partners, the African
Capacity, and we're talking about COSATU, Congress of South African Trade Unions. They are having the largest trade union federation, 15th National Congress, where its affiliates meet to deliberate and make resolutions. And the Federation's meeting this week
fights that we have seen in the leader of the tripartite alliance we saw on full display at the COSATU conference, which is a great pity because COSATU has a great responsibility. It is the biggest trade union movement in the country. It does have to defend
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COSATU is due to reconvene its 15th National Congress in Kempton Park to elect new leadership after a September attempt failed to adopt credentials and reach a quorum 4. The Federation's central executive committee will address outstanding issues before the Congress can proceed, with the adjournment described as protecting COSATU's unity 8. Commentators say the alliance with the ANC and SACP faces its most significant test 5.
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