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By Greg NicolsonAs the battle within Cosatu rages, S'dumo Dlamini has, in a report, assured affiliates he is not trying to interrupt the holding of a special national congress, which Numsa and its allies are pushing to solve leadership divisions. In the same breath Dlamini has told unions to toe the line, or else. But while they talk, the ground is already shifting.
In his recent report to Cosatu's Central Executive Committee (CEC) the federation's president repeatedly refuted claims he is standing in the way of holding a special national congress (SNC). After nine affiliates last year requested the event, Dlamini said the organising process had been put on hold while the ANC intervened in Cosatu's problems. Now, discussions on timing, costs, resources and discussions are underway.
The SNC has been a last resort for the National Union of Metalworkers SA (Numsa) and their allies in the attempt to elect new leadership and return the federation to its goals of fighting for the working class and socialism. Potentially, union members would have the chance to vote for new Cosatu leadership to challenge Dlamini's reign, seen as pro-Jacob Zuma and anti-Zwelinzima Vavi.
"Everything has been done to ensure that a...
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South Africa: Cosatu - a Carrot, Stick and Irreparable Divisions
Description : africatodayonline.blogspot.com - analysis By Greg Nicolson As the battle within Cosatu rages, S'dumo Dlamini has, in a report, assured a...
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