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Delegates at Cosatu's 15th National Congress. The conference collapsed after a quorum dispute linked to delegate credentials.
COSATU CONGRESS

Cosatu succession war: Why the historic Congress collapse matters

Cosatu’s 15th national congress collapse exposes leadership divisions and renewed tensions within the ANC-SACP alliance.

  • Rapula Moatshe
5 min read
Cosatu's 15th national congress collapsed before delegates could deliberate on workers' worsening conditions, amid claims that ANC and SACP factional battles had infiltrated the gathering to influence its leadership outcome ahead of the November municipal elections.
COSATU CONGRESS

Cosatu congress collapses amid political alliance factional battle

What we know about the collapse of Cosatu's 15th national congress.

  • Rapula Moatshe
5 min read
Dr Reneva Fourie
SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s unemployment rises to 33.6%: What it means for organised labour

As mass joblessness grows, traditional trade unions face declining membership, weakening bargaining power, and reduced policy influence. To adapt and stay relevant, organised…

  • Reneva Fourie
6 min read