South Africa:   Numsa Accepts Cosatu General Secretary Public Apology

COSATU, 29 July 2013

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) Jack Charles Bezuindenhout Region (formerly Wits Central) accepts COSATU General Secretary comrade Zwelinzima Vavi's… Read more »

South Africa:   Safpu On the Withdrawal of a Complaint Against Vavi

COSATU, 30 July 2013

We note and welcome the withdrawal of the complaint of sexual harassment against the General Secretary of COSATU comrade Zwelinzima Vavi. To be fair, we always had confidence that… Read more »

South Africa:   Fawu Will Be Pleading With Zwelinzima Vavi to Serve Another Term

COSATU, 30 July 2013

The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), concerned yet not surprised about a failed new onslaught against Zwelinzima Vavi, the General Secretary of Congress of South African Trade… Read more »

South Africa:   Statement By Zwelinzima Vavi

COSATU, 29 July 2013

Today, I attended the COSATU grievance hearing chaired by an outside and independent person. After about two hours, the grievant withdrew the grievance. I am pleased that the… Read more »

South Africa:   Withdrawal of the Rape Allegation Against Cosatu General Secretary

COSATU, 30 July 2013

The Regional Office Bearers (ROBs') of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) in the Western Cape are not surprised by the withdrawal of the rape allegations… Read more »

South Africa:   Numsa's Position On the Withdrawn Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Vavi

COSATU, 31 July 2013

We have carefully read and analysed the evidence before the public on the sexual harassment allegations against the General Secretary of Cosatu, Comrade Zwelinzima Vavi. Read more »

South Africa:   Vavi Accuser Withdraws Complaint

SAPA, 29 July 2013

The woman who accused Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi of rape has withdrawn her complaint, the trade union federation said on Monday. Read more »

South Africa:   Vavi and the Perilous Cocktail of Politics, Sex and Conspiracy

Daily Maverick, 29 July 2013

There is absolutely no doubt that Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has fierce and powerful enemies. There is also no doubt that there was sexual intercourse between him and… Read more »

South Africa:   Press Statement By Mr. Z. Vavi Re Allegations of Misconduct Made By a Member of Staff

COSATU, 27 July 2013

This is an extremely intimate, private, personal and delicate matter that requires great sensitivity and maturity to manage on my part. It involves the dignity and lives of private… Read more »