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Disputes over credentials causes COSATU's National Congress delay

COSATU's 15th National Congress is expected to resume today after failing to start yesterday due to disputes over credentials. Several affiliates, including the National Union of Mineworkers, withheld credentials in protest over the suspension of first deputy president Mike Shingange. Shingange, wh…

Cosatu's 15th National Congress stalls amid internal disputes

Guest: Matthew Parks | COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator   COSATU’s National Congress has been dominated by reports of delays, disputed credentials, questions over whether a quorum was reached and disagreements surrounding first deputy president Mike Shingange. Africa Melane speaks to COSATU Par…

COSATU says it has adjourned its 15th National Congress to protect the unity and integrity of the federation

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU says it has adjourned its 15th National Congress to protect the unity and integrity of the federation. The decision follows extensive engagements among affiliate leadership at what Cosatu calls a difficult and painful moment. It says the adjournmen…

COSATU urges diplomatic engagement between South Africa and US

COSATU says the US Embassy should engage the South African government through diplomatic channels to address disagreements between the two countries. The trade union federation has criticised recent statements and media activity by the embassy, arguing that they undermine South Africa’s sovereignty…

COSATU Urges Urgent Passing Of R10 Billion Fuel Relief Bill

COSATU is lobbying Parliament for the immediate passing of the Second Special Appropriation Bill to unlock ten billion rands in emergency fuel relief. The federation wants the funds directed straight to the Central Energy Fund's Equalisation Fund to cushion consumers against volatile international …

Cosatu pushes Parliament for R10bn fuel bailout & Joburgers invited to capture the city

Stephen Grootes speaks to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator on Cosatu's call for Parliament to pass a special appropriation bill that would make R10Bn available to assist with rising fuel prices. In other interviews, Dawn Robertson, Visitor & Creative Economy Catalyst: Jozi My Jozi t…

The Money Show Explainer: Cosatu Pushes Parliament for R10bn Fuel Price Bailout

Stephen Grootes speaks to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator on Cosatu's call for Parliament to pass a special appropriation bill that would make R10Bn available to assist with rising fuel prices. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen…

COSATU marches over rising living costs, low wages

Trade union federation COSATU is staging marches and pickets across the country today to mark International Day for Decent Work. In Gauteng, workers will march to the mayor's offices and Massmart stores in Johannesburg and Tshwane, where they will deliver memorandums of demands. COSATU says workers…

Should we have a "super SOE" running our SOE's?

Guest: Matthew Parks | Parliamentary Coordinator at COSATU COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks joins Africa Melane to discuss government’s plans to coordinate South Africa’s state-owned enterprises after shelving legislation for a central holding company. They examine COSATU’s oppositio…